Lighting
Since 1983, Doug has been asked to write for various consumer publications, including Better Homes & Gardens Remodeling Ideas, This Old House, Remodeling, and Professional Remodeler where he is a contributor. In the past 40 years, he has authored 50 articles, while his work has appeared in over 200 more. His articles take complicated topics and simplify them for a wide trade and consumer audience.
Erika Mosse, Editor of Pro Remodeler, wrote in March 2018 " I know a lot of smart, ethical, and highly competent remodelers who don't really understand lighting. When working on a project, maybe they take the word of a designer (or worse, their electrician) or maybe they just wing it, but either way, the results can be less than ideal. If that's you, I highly recommend you read what Doug has to say. The industry is lucky to have him, and we're honored to publish his work."
Contributions by: Doug Walter - Click on image where NKBA members can access the full report for free!
In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Doug about lighting. Find out how simply changing the types of bulbs you use could increase the resale value of your home.
Articles
Doug Walter Explains Human-Centric Lighting
Better Kitchen Lighting in 3 Steps
The Right Way to Light a Kitchen (Download PDF)
Rewriting the Rules on Kitchen Lighting (PDF)
Recessed Kitchen Lighting (PDF)
Here is an IES information brochure we think our readers may like:
Lighting Your Way to Better Vision
As we get older, nothing is more frustrating than not being able to see as well as we used to. An eye examination and new glasses can be a big help, but proper lighting is just as critical.
Contributed to by: Doug Walter
Doug’s Preferred Lighting Products
Rejuvenation Fixture - Heirloom-Quality Lighting, Hardware & More | Rejuvenation
Hubbarton Forge - Hubbardton Forge
Hammerton Lighting - Hammerton.com | American Artisan Crafted Lighting
Circa Lighting - Signature Designer Light Fixtures | Experience Visual Comfort & Co.
Sempria by Task Lighting - Task Lighting | Task Lighting Under Cabinet | Bathroom Lighting
Nora Lighting - Nora Lighting
Halo Lighting - HALO | Cooper Lighting Solutions
Tresco Lighting - Tresco® Lighting
Green Creative - Green Creative
PAR30 NFL Flood Light by GREEN CREATIVE - One of Doug’s favorites for use in kitchens, as it puts out a crisp white intense light.
“Doug Walter doesn’t come off as an industry hero, visionary, or any other term that denotes inspired and original thinking. Yet his research is a true gift to the remodeling industry.
At the end of 2017, we looked at the 10 stories that received the most clicks on our website, and two of them were written by Doug. Both pieces covered his favorite topic, lighting.
When I hold strong beliefs on a topic, I do what most of us do—sit around and talk about it. Doug on the other hand actually went out and proved his theories using clients’ kitchens as a testing lab. The result was a comprehensive look at how different sizes and configurations of recessed cans and undercabinet LEDs will change the light delivered to a work
surface.
… I highly recommend you read what Doug has to say. The industry is lucky to have him, and we’re honored to publish his work.”