Lighting

This page introduces the first post of the 2023 DON'T/DO THIS series, revisiting and enhancing previous insights on kitchen design. It aims to provide valuable advice and tips for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchens.

This page explores the creative challenges and freedoms of sketching living rooms in the Don't/Do This series. It highlights the desire to convey comprehensive ideas through a single room, sketch, or post.

This page discusses the experience of dining at a local Italian restaurant, focusing on both the food and the atmosphere. It aims to evaluate whether the restaurant is worth revisiting and suitable for bringing friends or family.

My desire to revisit the do’s and don’ts of lighting is going to kill me, but I am having too much fun to stop. These posts take the longest to create of any I have previously written, but sketching is so relaxing that I look forward to the next one. So here it is, the…

This page offers actionable advice on optimizing primary bedrooms by simplifying the scientific and technical aspects of light. It provides a list of strategies to enhance home spaces while highlighting common pitfalls to avoid.

This post is a continuation of my Don't/Do This: Primary Bedroom exploration. My Don't/Do This series are a lot of fun to sketch and imagine, comparing various design elements and ideas for modern primary bedrooms.

This page discusses the various uses of children's bedrooms beyond just sleeping, highlighting how these spaces can serve multiple purposes throughout their development. It reflects on personal experiences and insights from the author's family over the years.

Most of my blog posts are written at the sit/stand desk in my office from home, a desk that also serves as my main place of work, day after day. Our company began moving towards remote work before the pandemic and never looked back, which means home offices and their lighting are pretty important to consider.

This page revisits the do’s and don’ts of front porch lighting, reflecting on new insights gained over the years. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the negative effects of light at night and offers updated recommendations for outdoor lighting.

This page discusses the evolution of outdoor living spaces, highlighting the importance of patios and decks in enhancing home enjoyment across different climates. It explores the materials and design considerations that contribute to creating functional and appealing outdoor areas.

July seems like the perfect month to write a blog post about landscape lighting in a back yard. Our days are long and our evenings warm in Wisconsin right now, and we enjoy relaxing outdoors as long as the mosquitoes will let us. A little well-planned light will extend our evenings a bit longer as…

This page discusses the key benefits of light, including how gentle mornings, energetic days, relaxing evenings, and restful nights can be achieved by consuming the right light at the right time. It also explores the technical considerations that determine good versus bad lighting.

This page explores the concept of selecting products for kitchens, emphasizing the importance of light in creating an inviting atmosphere. It reflects on personal experiences related to the joy and apprehension of choosing items that enhance the kitchen environment.

This page explores various ways to enhance kitchen lighting, emphasizing the importance of light in creating a welcoming and functional space. It offers insights and tips for selecting the right lighting solutions to improve both aesthetics and usability in kitchen environments.

This page is part of a series aimed at helping aspiring residential lighting designers, architects, interior designers, and DIY homeowners improve lighting in their kitchens. It explores the importance of light in home design and delves into the theory behind effective lighting solutions.

This page explores the significance of living rooms as a space for relaxation and comfort, emphasizing the importance of light in enhancing this environment. It invites readers to appreciate their living spaces and the role of light in creating a welcoming atmosphere.

This page discusses the importance of adequate lighting in living rooms and offers insights on how to enhance lighting design. It emphasizes that most rooms benefit from more light fixtures than one might initially think.

This page discusses the placement of dining room lighting fixtures, exploring the importance of light in creating the right ambiance. It challenges the notion that simply hanging a chandelier is sufficient, delving into the nuances of effective lighting design.

This page explores how to effectively illuminate dining rooms, focusing on the Comfort Zone and the importance of beam angle versus field angle in lighting design. It emphasizes that while the Comfort Zone is crucial, other areas also require thoughtful lighting considerations.