The role of lighting is essential in each kitchen, especially in regards to the ceiling. It establishes the mood of the area and significantly affects the ambiance of the whole room. However, choosing ...

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Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

Renovating your kitchen is often an exercise in balance and restraint. While it's tempting to eradicate all of the questionable vintage kitchen design trends from your space all at once, the reality ...

A brutalist apartment in Antwerp and a house in rural Virginia feature in our next lookbook, which showcases 10 dining spaces that use sculptural hanging lights as their centrepiece. Hanging, dropped ...

Opt for clear glass or an open shade for larger spaces, and an enclosed, solid design for concentrated light (iStock/The Independent) ...