Bathroom Lighting Suggestions

Whether you’re combing your hair or unwinding with a relaxing bath, a good light bar can impact the way you feel. Bathrooms are not just about functionality anymore. Today’s home owner wants a bathroom designed for style and comfort.

When renovating a bathroom, most homeowners think about tiles, faucets, colors, towels and accessories. However, few people consider how proper lighting can make the room look spectacular. In this article, we have some residential lighting advice that will make your bathroom a relaxing oasis.

Bathroom lighting has come a long way in recent years. Instead of boring, traditional residential lighting, homeowners can creatively use cabinet lighting, hanging lamps, vanity lights and even contemporary chandeliers to illuminate a bathroom.

When choosing lighting for the bathroom, think about the color of the floor and wall tiles, the kind of fixtures and accessories you have, and whether you’ll need to install additional electrical outlets. Be sure to speak to a lighting specialist who can advise you about the wiring that you’ll require.

Most people begin their bathroom remodeling plan by focusing on the light fixtures around the counter and mirror. You’ll want bright, even light that allows you to see clearly while shaving or applying makeup, but light that doesn’t give you dark, harsh shadows.

Fixtures like wall sconces should be located on each side of the mirror and set at eye level to be most effective. Theatrical-style lighting stripped along the sides and across the top of the mirror also do a good job.

Lighting fixtures and finishes must complement, rather than compete with plumbing accessories, tile, paint and wallpaper. For example, if the existing vanity lights have a nickel finish, then don’t choose new lighting fixtures with a chrome or brass finish. You want a pulled together look where all of the accessories and fixtures complement each other.

Bulb selection is as important as choosing and placing the right fixture. For lighting vanity areas, try colored or coated bulbs designed to enhance facial features.

Look for bath fixtures that light down so the heat dissipates easier from the sockets and creates a longer life for all bulbs.

 

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