To most homeowners, outdoor lighting means a pair of decorative wall sconces by the front door, a few lights along the walkway and perhaps floodlights for security. Exterior lighting can do much more.

As consumers continue to view the great outdoors as living space, there are some unique considerations for lighting those areas: durability, particularly in coastal regions; customized lighting to ...

Forget what you remember about your parents’ outdoor lights. The days of heavy, overbearing, even noisy outdoor lighting are over. LED exterior lighting is all the rage. Becoming popular starting ...

Want a yard and garden that brightens up your disposition and spotlights safety? Consider landscape lighting at your home that adds instant aesthetic appeal and valuable illumination to deter ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Outdoor lighting is an important consideration for homeowners looking to ...

As she turned the big 0-4 in August, McKinley Annoni is in what her mother calls her "little girl pink-and-purple phase." On McKinley's birthday, her parents upped her joy by lighting up their entire ...

Ambient lighting is key for crafting a calm and cozy living space. Perfecting a great lighting scheme is easier and more affordable than you think. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

Outdoor light strips can add brightness and personality to any space and setting. The only problem is that there aren't many smart light strips that also look good themselves. The Philips Hue ...

The simplest things can make or break the design of a room. You might have beautiful furniture, art and flooring, but if the ambience still feels off, lighting is the likely culprit. Light inside our ...

To transform your backyard into a cozy spot where you relax and get together with friends and family, outdoor lighting is a must. Outdoor lights come in a variety of styles—some people like pathway ...