Lighting a brownstone or row house presents a unique challenge. Homeowners must figure out how to illuminate a long, narrow space that usually has no natural light coming from either side. There are ...

What’s the Best Way to Configure Stairwell Lighting? Q: Randall, I still see electricians and architects placing recessed cans in the middle of stairways. It is very difficult for homeowners to ...

Dear Jamie: For task lighting over a computer work area, recessed LED lighting is an excellent choice. Having the light focused down from overhead is ideal for a computer station in a multiuse area, ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 52nd installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

You know it. You may even hate it: cold and impersonal builder-grade lighting. It’s everywhere. From recessed can lights that dot every ceiling to the infamous “boob light,” a glass dome fixture ...

One of the most important aspects of your home is lighting. Although it sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves, lighting can set the mood, create ambiance, and make it easier to do specific ...