Ethan Caldwell

The first thing anyone sees when they walk into your home is your foyer. That single moment shapes their entire impression of your style, taste, and attention to detail. After testing 15 fixtures over six weeks, I can confirm that the right chandelier transforms an ordinary entryway into a statement that guests remember. Foyer lighting … Read more

I spent the last three months swapping out the dim fluorescent tubes in my two-car garage, and the difference was staggering. After installing and living with eight different LED shop light models, I can tell you that picking the best LED shop lights for garages comes down to a few clear factors: brightness that matches … Read more

I spent six weeks testing recessed lighting in my own living room, swapping fixtures, measuring brightness with a lux meter, and comparing the wash of light each kit produced across a 15-by-17-foot space. After installing over 40 individual fixtures from 10 different kits, I narrowed down the best recessed lighting kits for living rooms based … Read more

Choosing the best area rugs for bedrooms transformed how my mornings feel. After three months of testing 10 rugs across a king bed, queen bed, and a small guest room, I can tell you the difference between a bare floor and a properly chosen rug is the difference between a place you sleep and a … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing floor mirrors in my own dressing room and a friend’s walk-in closet. We measured reflection clarity at different angles, bumped into each one (accidentally), and even let my dog sniff them. What I learned surprised me: not every full length mirror is built the same, and the … Read more

I spent six weeks testing 12 of the best floor lamps for living rooms side by side in my own home, swapping them between corners, beside sofas, and over reading chairs to see which ones truly earned a spot in . I measured brightness with a light meter, dragged dimmer switches all night, and even … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing 15 different arc floor lamps in my own reading corner, and I can tell you with confidence: not all arc lamps are created equal. Some cast gorgeous, shadow-free light right where you need it, while others leave you squinting and frustrated after twenty minutes. An arc floor … Read more

Finding the best table lamps for bedrooms changed how my family winds down at night. I spent the last three months rotating 10 bedside lamps across my master bedroom, a guest room, and a dorm-sized spare room to see which ones actually deliver on warmth, charging convenience, and style. Our team compared 15 models over … Read more

I have spent more nights than I can count reading with the wrong light, and the headaches and dry eyes that followed finally pushed me to research this guide properly. After our team tested 23 different reading lamps over six weeks, we narrowed it down to the 10 best reading lamps for book lovers worth … Read more

I spent 45 days testing eight desk lamps with three college students and one night-shift grad student. We measured eye fatigue after 4-hour study sessions, checked for screen glare, and ranked every lamp on flexibility, color temperature range, and eye comfort. If you are hunting for the best desk lamps for studying in , this … Read more