--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Lighting (3) description: Lighting | A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (3) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## [Integrated Interior Cabinet Lighting](https://info.neals.com/integrated-interior-cabinet-lighting) Posted by [Alan Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/alan-hendy) on Tue, Feb 20, 2018 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/IntegratedLighting/4%20-%20Wood-Mode%20-before-after-pull-out-drawers.jpeg) ](https://info.neals.com/integrated-interior-cabinet-lighting) A trend captivating homeowners this year is integrated interior [cabinet lighting](https://info.neals.com/homeowners-guide-to-kitchen-remodeling). While in-cabinet lighting isn't new, it used to take special electrical work (with the added cost) to install, and therefore hasn't been on the radar of most homeowners until recent years. Now, cabinet makers are designing with interior lighting in mind from the start. With this advancement, the benefits of integrated lighting make it something worth considering for the modern remodel. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/integrated-interior-cabinet-lighting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/integrated-interior-cabinet-lighting#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Lighting](https://info.neals.com/topic/lighting) ## [Trends in Smart Home Automation](https://info.neals.com/trend-in-smart-home-automation) Posted by [Alan Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/alan-hendy) on Tue, Sep 12, 2017 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/SmartHome/44178_65.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/trend-in-smart-home-automation) With all the technology already integrated into our daily lives and routines, it's no wonder that[ smart home systems](https://info.neals.com/homeowners-guide-to-kitchen-remodeling) are rapidly becoming a wish list item for many homeowners. The ability to control the way our homes operate through intuitive and innovative apps or interfaces can have a positive impact on many areas of our lives and the ways in which we use our houses. Keep reading for some of the ways smart home automation can be added to your home. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/trend-in-smart-home-automation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/trend-in-smart-home-automation#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Lighting](https://info.neals.com/topic/lighting) ## [6 Tips for Creating a Functional Laundry Room](https://info.neals.com/6-tips-for-a-functional-laundry-room) Posted by [Cyndi Kohler](https://info.neals.com/author/cyndi-kohler) on Tue, Aug 15, 2017 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/6TipsLaundry/44081_08.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/6-tips-for-a-functional-laundry-room) *Updated 8/14/17 | [Original Post](https://info.neals.com/bid/221851/6-Tips-for-Designing-a-Functional-Laundry-Room) 9/18/2012* Laundry is one of the essential chores we all do, and a well-designed laundry room is an asset in any home. In the past, the basements seemed to be the perfect spot to hook up a washer and dryer. The mechanical considerations were easily handled, but the inconvenience of dragging everything downstairs (and back up again) never quite made those considerations feel worth it. Today, homeowners are creating laundry spaces that better meet their needs on any floor of their home. Careful planning, prioritizing efficiency, and [regular maintenance](https://info.neals.com/free-checklists-laundry-room-safety-and-maintenance) now allow for many more possibilities. Here are 6 tips for designing a functional laundry room. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/6-tips-for-a-functional-laundry-room) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/6-tips-for-a-functional-laundry-room#comments-listing) Topics: [Laundry Rooms](https://info.neals.com/topic/laundry-rooms), [Lighting](https://info.neals.com/topic/lighting), [Storage](https://info.neals.com/topic/storage) ## [Trends in Pendant Light Fixtures](https://info.neals.com/trends-in-pendant-light-fixtures) Posted by [Christina Temple](https://info.neals.com/author/christina-temple) on Tue, May 23, 2017 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/PendantLights/45057_01b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/trends-in-pendant-light-fixtures) Pendant lighting is often used as the jewelry of a room. Since these types of lights come in a huge variety of styles, sizes, colors, and more, it's easy to use them as doses of personality in a room. This is especially useful in a kitchen, where cabinetry and counters tend to create a neutral foundation. Despite the wide variety of options available, pendant lights, like most items in design, do go through mild trends. Keep reading to find out the trends we've noticed in recent years. 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