Today's kitchen lighting options are all about combining fashion with function. Say goodbye to your mom's standard track lighting and overheads. Manufacturers have seen the light -- or more appropriately, the lights. Decorative chandeliers, hanging pendants, and under/above cabinet lighting in a variety of shapes, styles and finishes can quickly elevate the kitchen from drab to dramatic with the flick of a switch. Here's the latest in what's hot where you eat.
If you're searching for a less expensive, easy way to update your kitchen, look no further than the backsplash. It's perfect for adding a splash of color or a personal touch, and it's practical too: installing one behind a sink or stove protects wall...
Not a "light kitchen" person? You're not alone. "Dark kitchens" that center around darker woods, colors, and materials are gaining in popularity in a variety of places, especially among minimalist European designers. A dark kitchen can create a sleek...
Sleek and modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances; Fanciful kitchens based on the aesthetics of French country dwellings or English farmhouses; Transitional kitchens that revolve around clean lines, but include classic details. These kitc...
Growing up in New Hampshire, I used to marvel at how many bugs would congregate around our porch lights during the summer nights. That may fascinate a kid, but if you prefer to keep pests away from your home, check out the new GE Bug Lite, a lightbul...
It's time to start thinking about your light bulb purchases in terms of both watts and lumens. Watts measure electricity consuption, not brightness. The measure to consider for brightness is lumens. To save energy, choose the light output you need (l...
LEDs are already the most cost-effective method of lighting your home. And now a new method of manufacturing them invented at Cambridge University may reduce those costs by 75 percent over the next five years. This next generation of LEDs cost one-te...
