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This Is Why Your Kitchen Lighting Feels Harsh – And This Is How Designers Make It Instantly Warmer

The small switches that make a big difference

Homes & Gardens · Aug 25

The 5-7 lighting rule is the easiest way to achieve a layered lighting scheme in your home – ‘It creates a much warmer, more inviting environment’

Your home might have the wrong amount of lighting – this is the rule interior experts swear by to get it right

Ideal Home · Jun 17

5 Tricks to Make Your Garden Lighting Feel 'Layered' — It Will Feel Richer and More Stylish, but Never Over Bright

Landscape designers reveal how to balance different types of outdoor lighting for an exterior that's as beautifully lit as the inside of your home

Livingetc · May 25

2026 is all about 'cocooning' bedrooms – the 7 bedroom decor trends shaping our sleep spaces in the new year

Transform your bedroom into a restful and nurturing space

Ideal Home · Dec 28, 2025

The One Thing Your Bathroom Is Missing This Winter – Designers Say It's the Simple Answer to a Cozier, Warmer, More Welcoming Space

It's a small yet impactful feature – you'll wonder why you didn't add a lamp to your bathroom sooner

Homes & Gardens · Nov 24, 2025

Nina Dobrev's Christmas Tree Is A Minimalist Spin On The 'Ralph Lauren' Aesthetic Dominating Our 2026 Decor – It's Traditional Yet Pared Back

'Ralph Lauren' interiors have been everywhere this season, and the actor tapped in before it was cool – here's how she harnesses the trend understatedly

Homes & Gardens · Nov 23, 2025

Designers Say This is the Perfect Formula for Lighting a Dining Room to Make it Feel Cozy and Conversational – And it Doesn’t Mean Ditching the Overhead Light

These steps will lead you to the perfect blend of function and ambiance

Homes & Gardens · Nov 13, 2025

Bye-Bye Tapers: Why Designers Are Swapping Candles for Portable Lamps on Their Holiday Tables This Year

They don’t melt, they don’t blow out, and they make festivity look like a real fête

Homes & Gardens · Nov 11, 2025

‘In a smaller space, lighting has to work harder’ – experts reveal how to choose the best lighting for a small living room to open up the space

These are experts' top tips on choosing the right lamps and light fixtures, along with the best styles to go for in a compact lounge

Ideal Home · Nov 6, 2025

If You’re Going to Add a Kitchen Countertop Lamp to Your Space, Make Sure It Doesn’t Have This, This, or This

These faux pas will make something chic feel dysfunctional

Homes & Gardens · Nov 1, 2025