In this issue, Randall Whitehead discusses state- of-the-art lighting equipment and illustrates proven techniques with examples from his own portfolio.

"Just as music in films is most successful when it's not consciously noticed by the filmgoer, properly designed lighting is often most effective when it's least obtrusive," says Randall. His passion for great lighting has led him not only to design lighting for multitudes of residential and commercial projects, but to develop an expertise as a lecturer and book author. "Today lighting designers keep the emphasis on people and their environment through the use of unobtrusive fixtures and light sources," says Randall. This article is a "heads up" on what's new and necessary in a good kitchen and bath lighting system, accompanied by photos of successful techniques applied to real-life installations.