Illuminating Art Collections

Art is often the heart of a luxury home, and the way it’s illuminated can significantly influence how it's perceived. At DHS Lighting Design, we understand that lighting artwork goes beyond mere technicalities—it’s about creating an atmosphere where each piece of art can shine in its full glory.

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Lighting Design – Millwork Lighting

At DHS Lighting Design, we recently completed a stunning residential project that incorporated custom millwork lighting for cabinets, bookcases, and a wine room. Follow the link below to read the article.

Case STudy: Magical Lighting in the music city

Randy Reid of Designing Lighting recently wrote an article reviewing our work with Hastings Architects on the Volunteer State Bank building. Follow the link below to read the article.

How to Illuminate Stained Glass Windows

I am a lighting designer and I love what I get to do every day. We work on all types of projects from large hotels or high rises to boutique retail shops. I enjoy them all. I have learned over the years that even small projects can have unique, creative challenges.

This is especially true with projects that require backlighting of stained glass.

The Effects of Lighting on Health

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and it seems fitting for us to discuss how light affects our health, particularly patients with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

Recently I took a family member to the doctor and was shocked with the diagnosis—Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder afflicting American adults, behind Alzheimer’s disease.

EARLY LIGHTING CONTROL CONSIDERATION IN LIGHTING DESIGN

From the moment a designer embarks on a project, every decision made shapes the final outcome. Among these crucial considerations, lighting control stands out as a pivotal element that can make or break a space’s functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency.

Considerations for Impacting Spaces with Cove Lighting

As lighting designers, we understand the transformative power of light and its ability to create ambiance and enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space. Cove lighting is a popular technique that can elevate the visual impact of a room by providing indirect illumination from concealed sources.

Lighting Artwork

We recently completed a residential project where our client had an extensive collection of southwestern art and wanted to showcase a few pieces he was most proud of. We get this request quite frequently and there are many considerations.

Before diving into the technical aspects, it’s vital to consider the space that contains the artwork.

Three steps to a better lighting renovation

Many times throughout my career, I’ve heard stories of renovations that didn’t meet the expectations of the architect, designer or owner because the new lighting was inadequate, mostly due to light levels that were lower than promised or anticipated. It’s a frustrating experience for everyone involved. After all, how could new lighting be inadequate?

the problem with lumen output

When comparing the performance of LED downlights, lumen output alone doesn’t tell the whole story. On a recent hospitality project, the contractor wanted to substitute another light fixture that met the minimum lumen output requirement. It's a familiar story, but an incomplete one...

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