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You don’t have to completely rework your plans or bust the budget to meet buyer expectations. In fact, strategic lighting upgrades are one of the easiest — and most affordable — ways to improve your builds.
Architectural Lighting for a Sustainable 2025
Great architecture does more than look good — it works smart. And in 2025, lighting is one of the most powerful ways architects can design for both beauty and responsibility.
A building’s first impression isn’t made at the front door — it’s made long before anyone walks inside. And in 2025, exterior lighting is playing a bigger role than ever in shaping that experience.
Lighting as Art: How to Make Fixtures the Focal Point
Lighting isn't just about visibility anymore. It's about vision. In 2025, more designers are using lighting as a way to express creativity, define spaces, and tell a story — not just brighten a room. Fixtures have become sculptural, colorful, and bold. They're the jewelry of the home. And when chosen well, they can be the centerpiece that sets the tone for the entire space.
The Science of Color Rendering
Color is a powerful tool that can evoke emotions, create ambiance, and enhance the visual appeal of any space. When it comes to lighting, the ability to render colors accurately is crucial.
Light is more than just illumination; it's a sculptor, shaping the atmosphere and defining the functionality of a space. As trade professionals, we understand the power of a well-layered lighting plan.
Introducing “My Projects” | Your Personal Lighting Design Studio
Embarking on a new lighting project? Lighting New York's new My Projects tool is here to illuminate your lighting design journey, from that first spark of inspiration to the final, perfect glow.
LED Retrofits Done Right: A Guide to Common Pitfalls & Best Practices
LED lighting has revolutionized the way we illuminate our spaces.1 They're more energy-efficient, last longer, and offer better light quality than traditional lighting technologies.2 But like any major change, upgrading to LED lighting can come with its own set of challenges.
Lighting controls have come a long way in recent years. Remember the days of just flipping a switch? Now we have a whole array of options to create efficient, comfortable, and stylish lighting in any space.
Decoding the Latest Lighting Standards & Codes
The lighting industry is constantly evolving, with new standards and codes being introduced all the time. These changes can have a significant impact on lighting design and product choices.
2024 in Review: A Look Back at the Lighting Industry's Defining Moments
As a lighting professional, staying informed about the year's defining moments is crucial. This comprehensive review will take you on a journey through the major news announcements, key events, and top trends that shaped the landscape in 2024. Buckle up, and let's illuminate the highlights!
Mastering Marketing as a Lighting Trade Professional
Have you ever poured your heart and soul into crafting the perfect lighting design, only to have it languish in obscurity? As a lighting professional – whether you're an interior designer, home builder, architect, or electrician – your expertise goes beyond just understanding lumens and fixtures. In today's digital world, showcasing your work and attracting clients requires a strategic marketing approach.
Smart Lighting & the Power of IoT for Trade Professionals
Imagine a world where your clients can control their lighting with a simple voice command or a tap on their smartphone. Imagine lights that adjust automatically based on the time of day, the weather outside, or even the mood they're trying to create. This is the world of smart lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT), and it's revolutionizing the way we think about illumination.
Integrating Biophilic Design Through Lighting
Imagine a world where your clients' homes and workplaces feel not just functional, but inherently calming and restorative. This is the power of biophilic design, a movement that emphasizes connecting people with nature within built environments.
The vanity is the task space of the bathroom, where we prepare for the morning and decompress in the evening. Your client depends on the visibility of this space to apply makeup, style their hair, and complete any number of tasks to ensure they start each day looking, and feeling, their best.
The LNY Pro Guide to Track Lighting Systems
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like the lighting just…falls flat? Maybe the ambient light is harsh and uninviting, or perhaps it leaves shadowy corners that feel unwelcoming. As a trade professional, you know the power of lighting to transform a space. But what if you need a lighting solution that's more versatile, more adaptable? Enter track lighting: your secret weapon for conquering darkness and creating stunning visual effects.
Choosing the Right Transformer for Your Landscape Lighting Design
Imagine this: you've meticulously planned your client's dream outdoor oasis. Lush greenery, captivating hardscapes, and a welcoming patio create an inviting space perfect for relaxation. But as darkness falls, something's missing. The magical ambiance you envisioned is nowhere to be found. Your landscape lighting design, the crown jewel of the project, sits silent and powerless.
LNY Pro Guide to Landscape Lighting Techniques
Strategic lighting not only enhances safety and security but also elevates the entire ambiance of your outdoor haven. Let's dive into some essential techniques and Lighting New York brands that will help you illuminate your clients' dream outdoor spaces.
Navigating Economic Uncertainty
In today's rapidly changing economic landscape, lighting trade professionals are facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Understanding the current economic trends and their implications is crucial for navigating these uncertain times.
How to Use Layers of Light Outdoors
Just like interior rooms, open-air spaces are illuminated with three layers of light: ambient, task, and accent. Understanding these layers is key to creating an outdoor environment that shines, day or night.
Light Like Nature: Understanding Human Centric Lighting
Human Centric Lighting (HCL) is a revolutionary lighting system that mimics the natural light cycle indoors. Imagine office lights that gradually brighten and cool in the morning, mimicking sunrise, and then transition to warm, calming tones in the evening, just like sunset.
LED Lighting: Understanding Color Rendering & Temperature
As interior designers, you know that lighting is essential to creating a beautiful and functional space. But did you know that the color temperature and CRI of LED lighting can have a significant impact on the way colors appear in a room?
Key Challenges in Residential Lighting
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, lighting continues to be a critical element in shaping the atmosphere and functionality of a space. In 2024, lighting professionals face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative solutions and a keen eye for detail.
Buyer's Guide: Bathroom Vanity Lighting
Vanity lighting is a crucial component of a well-designed bathroom. It provides the necessary light for grooming and hygiene, and it can also add a touch of style to the space.