Kitchen and Bath Lighting
Kitchen and bath lighting represents the two most important rooms of any home. The tasks completed in each of these rooms require specific lighting configurations and technology to maximize performance. This section delves into the different types of lighting for each room as well as the newest fixtures and features.
Bogart Bath Light
A summer introduction from Kalco Lighting, the Bogart bath light looks dapper with its Matte Black accents and Polished Nickel hardware. Available as a one-, two-, three-, four- (shown here) and five…
2018: Year of the Smart Home, Part 2
Light + Building's “Smart Living in an E-House” exhibit was a mockup of an intelligent house, equipped throughout with cutting-edge smart products that provide greater comfort, safety and efficiency…
Vault Bath Light
Bathroom lighting need not be boring. The Vault bath light from Quoizel mixes industrial design with a little glamour. Steel mesh surrounds the Edison bulbs, and the brass accents add a touch of…
Bath Lighting Beauties
Just ask the woman who realizes she’s wearing way too much bronzer at brunch or the man who missed a large swath of stumble on his chin — good bathroom lighting is pretty darn important. Of course,…
Tux Three-Light Vanity
The Tux three-light vanity light from Capital Lighting Fixture Co. features three bulbs surrounded by clear glass. The metal bars and backplate are wrapped in a Black Tie finish.
How to Light an Open Concept Dining Room
Rethinking How We Light Dining Rooms
When I was growing up, the dining room was reserved strictly for company. As a family, we always ate in the kitchen. We rarely ventured into the dining room — it…
What Products Homeowners Want in Their Kitchens and Baths
Want to know what kitchen and bath products homeowners want? The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) latest research crunches the numbers from 2016, the most recent data available, to find…
The Death of Farmhouse and Other Trends I Saw at KBIS
There is a lot for kitchen and bath designers to see and learn at Lightovation, so if you chose it over this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), I don’t blame you. Still, I went to KBIS,…
Shelf Awareness
Q. What is the best way to light shelving?
A. First off, you have to think about how translucent or opaque the objects are that you’re trying to illuminate. Solid items, like chinaware and books,…
Last Look With Sue Thomson
A designer with interior decorating in her blood, Sue Thomson, Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) and owner of Decorating Den Interiors in Naples, FL, started her career designing kitchens,…