LED
With the constant advances in LED technology, these fixtures are gaining popularity. Whether chosen for their longevity, energy efficiency, or sculptural aesthetic, these pieces showcase the latest in lighting technology. Powered on or off, LED lighting makes a statement in any room. This section keeps up with new products and technologies and reports the innovative ways people are now using LED lighting.
Best Practices for Stairwell Lighting
Lighting stairways has always been a bit of a challenge. There are many more choices to make today than there used to be. This is a good thing. Which one is the right one for you, though, is the real…
Bravo Flush Mount
A flush mount with a little modern flair, the Bravo flush mount from Quoizel may look simple in design, but the dual panes of screen-printed glass are inverted to maximize the radiant glow of the…
Recessed Fixtures: The Hole Dilemma
Recessed fixtures have become a standard part of home interiors. Since the 1990s, people have been stuck with what I call the "contractor’s special," which is a grid of 6-inch-diameter downlights per…
Retail Road Trip: Dallas
Coco & Dash
The new year brought more rocky news for the retail industry. Toys R Us announced it would close nearly one fifth of its stores in North America. JC Penney also quietly announced…
The LIT Design Award Winners: What the Judges Think and What We Think
The 1st Annual International Competition for Lighting Product Design and Implementation kicked off this year, welcoming lighting submissions from manufacturers, designers and practicers from all…
Smart Light Switch
Simply replace current switches with Noon's universal dimmer and its smart tech automatically creates customized lighting scenes and provides smart features such as Night Light and Vacation Mode.…
Meridiana Pendant
Light + Building 2018 find: Available with a marble or wood accent, the Meridiana pendant from Hind Rabii brings a decorative element to this sleek LED fixture. The 30W module throws a whopping 5,000…
Harry H. OLED Pendant
New from Light + Building, the Harry H. pendant from Artemide is equipped with cutting-edge OLED panels that emit light from both sides. When off, the panels are a mirror surface reflecting the…
Merci, Paris: 6 Looks from Maison & Objet’s January 2018 Edition
In the Tropics
Walking the halls of Maison & Objet at times felt like a jungle expedition. This motif had been gaining in previous editions of the show but seemed to proliferate in time for this…
2018: Year of the Smart Home, Part 1
When you think about Amazon’s top sellers, you may consider books, or even a toy. Wait, maybe a video game?
Actually, during the 2017 holiday season, its top seller was none of the above. It was…