Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is important ...

It’s tough getting the right color temperature for a space, but luckily, the Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, is here to help! See how Whitehead’s advice helped this reader better understand the ...

LEDs offer a new palette of colors to the world of lighting. First, learn these two basic types: soft white and daylight. Soft white refers to warm golden light at 2700 Kelvin, close to the look of ...

Technion researchers have developed, for the first time, a comprehensive physical model explaining how the properties of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. When designing or decorating a home, much thought is given to the colors, ...

Expert lighting picks: Designers suggest wide-beam recessed downlights for unobtrusive general lighting, balanced with layered light sources for depth and warmth. Layer for function: Under-cabinet ...