david k warfel
Sometimes I get questions that seem simple but are complex to answer. A recent Houzz reader asked me "what spacing should I use for my recessed downlights?" Yep, this post is definitely on the practical side. Hmm. A lot of "designers" have rules of thumb for spacing downlights- perhaps you need one for every so... Continue Reading →
If you have a ceiling, you may want to consider lighting it. Especially if you can incorporate some variation to the ceiling, and one of the techniques discussed on my Houzz article.
Science is catching up to what professional lighting designers have known for years- great lighting can help us feel better. The right kind of light can help us relax or be more alert, and nowhere is this more important than in our homes. It is light for feeling that can fill us with delight when... Continue Reading →
Most dining areas, whether small traditional rooms or large contemporary spaces, have one thing in common: a table. It is easy, therefore, to begin lighting the dining room with light above the table that provides light for doing,but stopping there would leave the room unfinished. If we do not address light for knowing, the dining... Continue Reading →
Recently a reader posed a tough question following one of my articles on Houzz.com: "I am often stumped by the variety of sizes and baffle colors of recessed lights. Any info regarding how to choose?" Hmm. I had to think about that one, as I often make choices subconsciously from my own experience and preferences.... Continue Reading →
Need some help applying the language of light your dining room? Check out my article on Houzz.
Imagine yourself in a windowless, featureless room, like an exam room at the hospital. There is a light switch on the wall that turns on the overhead fluorescent fixtures. You can have bright white light or pitch dark at the flick of a switch. And those are your only two choices. So most of the... Continue Reading →
Are you a Houzz.com user? Check out my article on the pros and cons of downlights by clicking the link below.
the language of light 