UL Listings for Lighting and Ceiling Fans: What Do UL Ratings Mean?
When is it safe to use a fixture where water contact is inevitable?
Here’s a guide to what y…
What is a Ceiling Fan’s CFM?
CFM stands for cubic feet per minute and tells you how much air a fan moves. This is measured by th…
LED Lighting Buyer’s Guide
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. This is light produced using a semiconductor in a process call…
Lighting Options for Low Ceilings
Low ceilings don’t have to mean low expectations for lighting design. Here are some recommendations…
Buyer’s Guide to the Aeron Chair
The Herman Miller Aeron chair is a mainstay of the modern office and a study in customization—here’…
Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting
Electrifying Design was the first-of-its-kind exhibition showcasing the art and science of lighting…
Not-So-Basic Black
Timeless and trendy at once, black is here to stay. Discover interior design tips and trick to inco…
An Aesthetic Revival: The VL Series for Louis Poulsen
Take a look at the LED update of Vilhelm Lauritzen’s VL Series for Louis Poulsen, originally …
Poul Henningsen + The PH Artichoke
The PH Artichoke was an instant favorite when introduced in 1958 and remains one of legendary desig…
FLOS: Icons + Innovations
Exploring the history of iconic lighting brand, FLOS, by highlighting some of its iconic designs fr…
What Provides More Light: Uplights vs Downlights
Not to be confused with ambient lighting that spreads light evenly in a room, these terms indicate …
One Light, Three Ways: String Light by FLOS
Is there anything the String Light can’t do? We tasked 3 interior designers with solving their desi…
How to Choose a Modern Chandelier
This guide will begin with some basic information on chandeliers and the different types, shapes, f…
How to Light an Outdoor Entryway
A well-lit front entry makes that ever-important first impression. Here’s how to select the r…
How to Light a Kitchen Island
Lighting over the kitchen island not only adds a visual element to your kitchen, but provides a key…
5 Common Kitchen Lighting Mistakes
Here’s a list of 5 kitchen lighting mistakes and how to fix or avoid them.
Louis Poulsen’s Modern Spin on History: PH Septima
Louis Poulsen’s designs are tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. Every deta…
Multifunctional Bedside Reading Lighting
Whether having a USB port for device charging, a shelf for extra storage, or ambient glow while rea…
