Smart lights offer a colorful new way to illuminate your home and manage brightness. Here are my favorite picks, from bulbs to light strips.

The heatwave is over (thank goodness) and the cooler Autumn months are finally here. For me, there is simply nothing better than a cosy evening spent indoors when it's cold outside. Whether I'm ...

A s much as the internet loves to hate "the big light," the truth is that sometimes, you just need functional overhead ...

Aqara’s smart light switch looks good, works well, and is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home, but you’ll need to go all-in on Aqara’s ecosystem—which doesn’t include a smart ...

Smart LED lighting is the simplest way to keep your garden glowing through winter. They’re energy-efficient, ...

Nowadays everything is getting the “smart” treatment. If it’s technology-related, chances are that somewhere there’s a “smart” version of it. The problem with that is you often end up with multiple ...

Ambient lighting is most simply thought of as “indirect lighting.” It’s lighting that isn’t focused directly on an object and is used to add to the available amount of light in a room. You can use ...

GE Lighting is unleashing a new entry for the permanent outdoor lights market, along with an updated version of its outdoor ...

Q: I’ve been thinking about upgrading my house to a smart home. What smart features should I be looking for as I shop around? A: Smart homes are becoming more and more popular — and with good reason.

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...