Lighting Ideas & Inspiration

More than just a beacon leading to the front door, exterior lighting helps define the look of a house. With planning and a bit of math, you can put your home's best face forward.

These charming lanterns brighten an evening get-together, and they're a cinch to make from supplies you can pick up at the home center.

Recessed lighting fixtures (also known as can lights) save space by sitting flush with your ceiling, making your home feel less cluttered. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best recessed lights on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

In this review, we compare and analyze today's best under-cabinet lighting options so you can find the perfect ambiance for your home.

Floor lamps don’t only provide your home with additional light—they can also contribute to its look. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best floor lamps on Amazon.

LED lights can help you enhance your gaming or movie-watching setup, decorate your countertops, or just give any room in your home a new aesthetic. Here are our picks for the best LED lights on Amazon.

Strip lights can upgrade the look of any room or space. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best LED strip lights on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Sure, you’ll never have to come home to a dark house again, but smart lighting is great for home security, monitoring energy usage, and more.

Thinking about adding a chandelier to your bathroom? Bring glamour and luxury to your personal space with one of these fabulous fixtures.

Outdoor solar lighting allows you to brighten your yard without batteries or cords. Here are our top picks for the best outdoor solar lights.

In this review and guide, we evaluate some of the best Christmas lights for a range of applications, personal tastes, and budgets.

Entertain or just relax with these illuminating ideas for your pergola or other outdoor living space.

Whether you plan on using your garage as a working space for DIY projects or as a storage area, you’ll need it to be well-lit to navigate around the space. Keep reading for garage lighting ideas, products, and tips.

Discover interior designer Denise Enright's inspiration for her lighting selections throughout the TOH 2020 Idea House: Cottage on the Cape.

Nothing warms up a space like a cozy, affordable set of string lights. Learn how to decorate them to match the rest of your home's decor.

Sun tunnels are a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and simple-to-install alternative to skylights. Learn whether they're the right fit to bring more natural light to your home. 

Achieve a magical look in your yard with these nightscaping suggestions

Use hardworking sconces to illuminate a reading nook, sink wall, fireplace mantel, or any other place you want to brighten in style

Brighten up your entertainment space with unique outdoor lighting. Learn more about each type and get valuable design ideas from our experts.

If you have nagging questions about these energy-saving and long-lasting bulbs, we have the answers

If you have an old ceiling fan in your home, give it a refresh to improve its look and performance with these three simple steps.

With a little knowledge and a little planning, you can create a well lit walkway with path lighting. This guide will show you how.