This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Winter quietly reshapes the atmosphere ...

The best part about this trend is that it’s really not a ‘trend’ at all. Creating a warm and inviting space will never go out ...

There is a certain ease you feel the moment you step into a well-lit home. It is not something you consciously analyse, yet the room instantly feels calmer, warmer and more put together. Most of us ...

Opal orbs diffuse the light in the Ace pendant by Troy Lighting, seen here. Reminiscent of the molecular designs of the 1950s atom age era, the pendant’s textured bronze finish pairs well with wood.

As any interior designer will attest, layered lighting is a crucial part of a successful interior design scheme. Rather than ...

Such is the reality of standalone builder-grade overhead lighting and the shadows it inevitably creates. And that’s exactly ...

Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the way a room looks and feels. When designing a home, planning the lighting scheme is “beyond critical,” said Alex Miller, a partner at the New York-based ...

A central, ceiling light isn’t enough here — although you’ll need that for good, general overhead illumination. The key according to the professionals is a layered lighting scheme. That means a mix of ...

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