In this episode I'm excited to be joined by my ex-colleague and good friend Brittany Lynch. She's currently a senior lighting designer at Clanton & Associates in Boulder, Colorado. Having lived in many small homes over the years she brings her experience and design knowledge in giving some great tips on how you can use lighting in creative and unique ways to help small spaces feel brighter and more open. We talked about: - What to do when there is no existing lighting or light...

I'm joined by realtor Rebecca Holley, a founder of Spaces Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado to discuss home lighting from both a buyers and sellers perspective. Rebecca has sold over 500 homes, worked with her husband in his contracting business, and moved 11 times herself in the past 16 years so she knows a thing or two about what to look out for when it comes to lighting your home. We talked about: - How home design and lighting have changed in the past 5 or 10 years and what's popular...

In this episode Dr Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations Group discusses how, during lock-down in 2020, her nieces and godchildren's health and happiness was affected by a life indoors, and was inspired to do something about it. She knew that lighting makes a huge difference in our lives, and especially for growing brains. We talked about the Luna project she developed and how it covered different ways lighting impacts a growing brain and simple things you can do to improve your child's...

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Robert Soler about how circadian or biological lighting in your home can help you live healthier and sleep better. Robert is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting, a NASA spinoff that creates human-centric circadian lighting solutions to help human and plant life naturally thrive. Prior to BIOS, his most prominent work was at Kennedy Space Center, where he was the Subject Matter Expert for NASA’s circadian lighting system to synchronize astronauts to...

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Nancy Clanton about how critical interior design and lighting is for those with low vision. Nancy Clanton is the founder and CEO of Clanton & Associates, an award winning lighting design firm specializing in sustainable and regenerative design. She was a part of the Low Vision Design Committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences that developed and published Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment. The guidelines provide...

Design choices are all about balancing when and where you can splurge and where you can save without compromising on quality. In this episode I walk through places to personalize your home, creating focal points with statement light fixtures. Whether you save or splurge on lighting, always look for good quality. I give 5 things to look out for when selecting LED lights to help you understand what you're buying. Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode...

Are you overwhelmed when looking at the labels on LED light bulbs? Confused about lumens versus wattage or what Kelvin temperature to select? Do you wonder when and why you may use incandescent or fluorescent instead of LEDs in your house? This episode guides you through the different types of light bulbs you could use in your house, why you should focus on light output not wattage, and other characteristics to consider when choosing your next light bulb. Did you enjoy today’s episode?...

Landscape lighting increases your home's curb appeal and enjoyment of using your garden after dark, in addition to helping with safety and security. Learn what three things you should consider before you go out and buy new lighting for your landscape. Think about the functions in your outdoor spaces and what the purpose is for lighting them. The episode also discusses why you should use dark sky friendly light fixtures, and controls that can help save energy and provide different moods...

Improving the quality of the lighting when you're working from home not only helps with productivity but also improves your wellbeing. This episode discusses using daylight to help your circadian rhythm and ways you can best use it in your work space. It also gives you practical advice on how and where to use ambient lighting and task lighting, and bonus tips on how to look better on video conferencing! Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and...

Do you have shadows on your face when you look in your vanity mirror? It's probably due to the lighting. In today's short episode I'll be giving advice on where lights should be located and what kind of lighting to use to have an even illumination on your face. I'll also discuss color temperature and dimming that are key when designing your bathroom lighting. Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! And remember to follow me for more lighting...

In this episode I discuss 5 common mistakes I see people make with the lighting in their home and how you can easily fix them. They include: Underlighting or overlighting a room Not using layers of light Using the wrong color temperature LED Not using dimmers Not making the most of natural lighting Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram @yourlightinglady If there are topics...

Welcome to the first episode - a quick introduction into who this podcast is for, who I am and what I'll be discussing. Do you love your home and all things home improvement but struggle to get the lighting right? I hope to provide you with some guidance on how to use lighting to work with and enhance the rooms in your home, where you can find quality products without breaking the budget, and teach you some technical things about lighting that you never knew! Did you enjoy today’s episode?...

Welcome to Your Lighting Lady podcast - a place for fun inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and learn about the lighting in your home! I'm Josie Wratten, a former lighting designer and lover of all things home design. Lighting is often an overlooked element in homes and the technology has changed a lot in the past few years. With people spending more time at home than ever before I want to use my two decades of lighting design experience to help you understand and create...