Poor lighting can make even the most beautiful kitchen look dull. Follow this four-layer lighting formula to have a functional and gorgeous cook space.

Looking for ways to spice up your kitchen? Consider task lighting. Task lighting performs a specific function in the designated space. Steve Wilcox, owner of Wilcox Electric in Hyattsville, Md., says ...

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 ...

The right lighting can make or break your kitchen. For both functionality and decor, you must incorporate several types of lighting, including task lighting, accent lighting, ambient lighting and ...

As the heart of the home, kitchens have different lighting needs than other rooms. There's the practical matter of creating enough task lighting for people to prepare meals, but also the need to craft ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kitchen lighting is not a guessing game, or at least it shouldn't be. There's a whole science behind the best restaurant lighting, and it has ...

Houzz’ 2025 Kitchen Trends Study delves into what consumers are willing to sacrifice for the sake of a larger kitchen (namely, square footage taken from the dining room and/or living room). Lighting‘s ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many years ago, I went to a friend’s home for the first time ...