#lighting

#lighting

If you need to appear on camera during your call, make sure you know what's going on around you. Close that window if you're on a noisy street and flip on a light. PCMag's lead camera analyst Jim Fisher stresses that "Soft fill on your face is all that matters." Using a desk lamp with a shade should work, as long as you can avoid harsh, direct light. "If you've got big windows, face the windows so they light you up; otherwise the camera is going to struggle with exposure."

But as everyone is chasing micro-trends, choosing a neutral kitchen and following your personal style comes across as more wise and timeless than ever. As seen in the 10 neutral kitchens below, hues like whites and off-whites, blacks, grays, beiges, and earth tones can be combined in infinite ways and applied to different textures and materials, to create kitchens that are dynamic, clean, and classy all at once.

Located in the heart of Copenhagen's Bredgade, the new joint showroom for Danish cabinetmaker Kolon and lighting company Anour has been thoughtfully designed as a calm, tactile space celebrating local craftsmanship and material honesty. The interior unfolds in a palette of warm neutrals and natural textures from oak and walnut to brushed metal and softly colored textiles forming a serene backdrop for the furniture and lighting on display.

While some common holiday decorations like tinsel, ceramic Christmas trees, and colorful stockings might feel more nostalgic, they are back in style, as people look for comfort and connection that more modern elements can't always conjure. Many resurgent decorating trends, from cranberry or orange garlands to vintage Christmas villages, can either be made at home or found in thrift stores - good news for the 85% of people who said they plan to spend the same amount or less on the holidays this year

The first thing in Griffin's step-by-step approach is adding twinkle lights to the tree, then tucking in larger ornaments. 'Next, I add the smaller decorative ornaments, and finally, I add the tinsel or bows on the edges of the tree limbs,' Griffin shares.

If you need any proof that big things come in small packages, just look at a powder room. Though this small room doesn't have the most generous footprint - oftentimes, there's only enough room for a toilet and sink - it has the potential to be the perfect "jewel box" moment. You know, a place to take a step away from your home's typical aesthetic and think outside of the box.

I used a converter kit to turn my recessed lighting cans into a few glass pendant lights for some mood lighting. (Add electrician to my resume!)

But there is no denying the feeling of waking up to the rich, earthy aroma of coffee brewed in a cafe-style setup in your own kitchen that you can enjoy without having to put your outdoor sweatpants on. Say adios to hectic mornings waiting in a queue to pick up your caffeine fix. With a dedicated nook for displaying your mug collection, a state-of-the-art coffee machine, and brewing essentials, you are ready to awaken your inner barista.

Thornton achieves a moody theater with "dark and layered fabrics-lots of velvets, wools, and mohairs," emphasizing that "lighting is everything-there's nothing worse than an overlay room. Dimmable lights are a must."

The style favors well-worn finishes and easygoing layers that only look better with time. Mix quilts, checks, and weathered wood for a nostalgic look that's warm but not stuffy.

When creating a mood with your clouds, think about what hues they'll generate and how this will affect your scene.

Every design choice in your workspace -whether it's the chairs people sit on or the way natural light flows through a room-says something.