Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. When designing or decorating a home, much thought is given to the colors, ...

Who doesn’t know the feeling: The sofa is still good, the table is essentially timeless, yet the apartment somehow doesn’t feel harmonious. Often, the eye automatically turns to new furniture. But ...

Are you a big light person, or a lamp person? Your answer is more important than you might think, if the realms of social media are anything to go by. Those who prefer the light of a lamp are ...

I was initially undecided as to whether it was worth spending money on some best-of-the-best garden lighting when I planned the renovation of my small courtyard — it's not, after all, the sort of ...

Without fail, every time I step into an elevator, I am immediately consumed by two dark thoughts. The first intrusive idea that pops into my head is thinking that the machine's cables are going to ...

Basements have a rep as dark, dreary, damp dens—and for good reason. They’re the least lit spaces in the home. But even if your lowest level has few or no windows, you can still create a room with a ...