Using Lighting to Improve Sleep and Health

All living things depend on light to survive, but did you know that the light you are exposed to throughout the day (and night) can affect your health?

Enjoy Your Best Home

These days people are spending more time enjoying their homes, inside and out. Put your home in the best light and pull everything together with these simple tips:

Style Spotlight: Modern Mountain

Mountain home design style may conjure up thoughts of moose heads, bearskin rugs, and rustic cabin décor, but that look has had its day.

Dining room Revolution: Are formal dining rooms back?

With the popularity of today's open floor plans, oversized islands, and eat-in kitchens, the dining room has become somewhat of an afterthought - just a space tucked between the kitchen and the living room.

Advantages of Using LEDs

Although LED technology is commonplace today, confusion still arises for the home user when it comes choosing LEDs over traditional light bulbs.

Kitchen Lighting Tips to Achieve Function and Style

Today’s kitchens are more than just a place to prepare food, they are gathering spaces for family and friends, serving different purposes throughout the day.

How the Right Light Bulb Can Save You Money

With the rise in popularity of LED light bulbs, you’ve likely heard talk of energy savings and lighting.

Create a Cozy Home with Hygge

Want to make your home as cozy, calm and relaxing as possible?  Try hygge (pronounced: hue-gah), a Danish lifestyle trend that has captured the imagination of the interior design profession.

Follow the Trend: New Ways to Light the Bathroom

While functionality is still key, stylish and unique bathroom lighting designs are becoming increasingly popular.

Adding Function with Lighting

When it comes to lighting design, spaces not typically seen by guests sometimes do not get the attention they deserve.

Consider Tasks and Style When Selecting Bathroom Lighting

Often overlooked, bathroom lighting is more than simply a functional light source.

Tips for Working with Your ALA-member Showroom

Whether you're tackling a home remodel, a new build, or simply looking to update your dining room chandelier, the best place to start is always with a trained ALA-member lighting showroom professional.

Lighting with Layers

When developing a lighting plan for any room in your home, it is important to consider the three basic types of light - ambient, task and accent. The best lighting plans combine all three types to light an area according to function and style.

Tips for Picking a Light Bulb

With the options available today, choosing a light bulb has become slightly more complicated for the average homeowner. If you find yourself wondering what bulb you need, here are a few tips to consider.

Rethinking Your Bathroom Lighting Design

Your bathroom is where you typically start and finish your day, so creating an inviting space can set the tone for a great day and a restful night's sleep. Unfortunately, many homeowners are left uninspired by their bathroom lighting design.

Selecting the Right Chandelier

A longtime lighting staple of dining rooms and foyers, chandeliers are gaining popularity in unexpected places. This classic lighting piece can be found in kitchens, bedrooms, walk-in closets and even bathroom

Hallways, Entrances and Foyers: Lighting Your Homes Trickiest Spaces

Entrances, hallways and foyers all have a major commonality: These spaces are typically the focal point to the entrance of your home. Guests are greeted in these areas and you use the spaces as a means to get to other rooms throughout your home.