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Room Guides

September 17, 2026

How to Use Daylight and Lamplight in a Bedroom Corner by the Bed

Plan a bedroom corner by a window so daylight is useful in the day and bedside lighting supports reading, movement, and a calm atmosphere at night.

Indoor plants in terracotta pots arranged in a bright apartment corner, with sunlight illuminating the scene.

How-To

September 17, 2026

How to Assess a Sunny Apartment Corner Before Adding Plant Lights

Learn how to assess light for indoor plants near an apartment window, identify direct and bright indirect light, account for obstructions, and decide when grow lights are useful.

Motion-sensor lights installed along a hallway, illuminating the floor with soft lighting.

How-To

September 17, 2026

Where to Put Motion-Sensor Lights—and Where They Become Annoying

Learn where to put motion-sensor lights for useful hands-free lighting, where they cause nuisance activation, and how placement, sensor type, sensitivity, and timeout change the re

A cozy bedroom corner featuring a bedside table, a plant, and modern wall lighting.

Room Guides

September 16, 2026

Bedroom Corner Lighting That Preserves the Feeling of Afternoon Sun

Plan bedroom corner lighting around the qualities you enjoy in afternoon sun, using gentle ambient, accent, and bedside layers that keep furniture and walls dimensional after dark.

Modern living room with large windows showcasing city views and ambient lighting.

Smart Lighting

September 16, 2026

How to Create a Floor-Plan Lighting Dashboard in Home Assistant

Build a practical Home Assistant lighting floor plan dashboard that groups lights by room, shows useful states, and provides direct control without creating a cluttered map.

Modern lounge area featuring purple carpet and dim lighting contrasting with textured walls.

How-To

September 16, 2026

How Lighting Changes Carpet Color: Test Samples Before Replacing Upstairs Carpet

Learn how to test carpet samples in daylight and electric light so you can judge lightness, undertones, flecks, and warmth before choosing upstairs carpet.

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Modern garage with bright geometric ceiling lights and parked sports cars.

Room GuidesGarage Lighting Guide: Plan Bright, Low-Glare Light for Parking, Storage, and ProjectsPlan garage lighting for parking, storage and DIY work, including ceiling layouts, workbench task lighting, glare control, color temperature and controls.

A stylish home office featuring a large desk, ample shelving, and pendant lighting.

Room GuidesHome Office Lighting: How to Light a Desk Without Glare or Eye StrainPlan home office lighting for computer work, paperwork and video calls with better desk placement, daylight control, task lighting and separate controls.

Diagram comparing natural white light, red light, and their effects on color rendering with examples.

LED TechnologyWhat Is CRI in Lighting? How to Choose Color Rendering for Your HomeCRI measures how naturally a light source reveals object colors. Learn what 80 and 90 CRI mean, where high CRI lighting matters, and what CRI does not tell you.