A woman installs a lightbulb in an overhead kitchen lighting fixture - New Africa/Shutterstock Figuring out lighting in your home requires a lot of thought, especially in the kitchen. First, and most ...

Among all of the different countertop materials and appliances, kitchen lighting seems to be overlooked -- and these ideas go to show that's a big mistake.

Don’t fall into the trap of sticking with the default kitchen lights that your home or rental came with — it’s time to consider removing, upgrading, or adding onto the builder-grade fixtures you may ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you enter the kitchen, you do not usually think about the lighting, but rather automatically flip the switch on before you start cooking.

There's a lot to love about older homes. Original wood floors, quirky architectural details, and gorgeous wavy window glass immediately come to mind, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. There is ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

In most homes, the kitchen isn’t just where you cook, but where you eat, read the paper in the morning, and hang out — and each of those different tasks requires different types of light. So even ...

A lighting expert shares what to avoid when selecting kitchen light fixtures. The list consists of both practical and visual mistakes, including disproportionate light fixtures, a lack of ...