Most kitchens are missing one—but it’s easier to fix than you think.

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

Kitchen lighting isn’t just about seeing what you’re cooking—it’s about creating a space that feels both functional and welcoming. From layered ambient, task, and accent lighting to clever ...

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 ...

Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures. By Tim McKeough Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the way a room looks ...

Design a stunning, functional kitchen by integrating outlets and switches seamlessly. Plan early for beautiful, clutter-free, ...

Your first instinct when you hear "modern kitchen" may be a space that’s sparse with lots of clean lines—and you’d be ...