Like many people, I have a serious aversion to overhead lighting. It’s not just that it casts the most unflattering shadows, it’s just that it feels all wrong. If the Big Light is on, everything feels ...

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These 10 sconces have all of the mood-setting abilities with none of the needing-an-electrician bit. They're all plug-ins (some that have options for hardwiring, should you later change your mind), ...

Plug-in sconces have saved the day for many renters who desperately wanted wall lighting but weren't allowed to hard-wire anything. We appreciate their existence, we really do. There's just one detail ...

If your house feels harsh at night or you keep choosing screens over rooms you love in daylight, it’s probably the lighting.

While lamps and overhead lights like chandeliers tend to be the first consideration when it comes to brightening up a room, wall sconces can be just as functional — especially in smaller spaces. Like ...

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 ...