Bathroom lighting is a necessity. Necessity does not have to mean boring or average, though. Beautiful lighting is available in all price ranges, styles, designs and material.
An ideal bathroom will be lit with two, three, or four or more bulbs or a mini or mid-sized chandelier. Bathroom lighting can be up lighting, light bars or downward facing lighting. Keep in mind windowless bathrooms will need more lighting than those with windows and larger bathrooms will need more lighting than smaller bathrooms. Area’s above showers should have waterproof lighting fixtures. Where lighting should be placed for maximum effectiveness is as unique as the bathroom itself.
Lighting can be recessed, wall brackets or hanging lights. Recessed and overhead lighting is best for shower area’s and bathroom’s with low ceilings. If installing recessed lighting above a vanity consider wall mounted lights in addition to prevent shadows. Recessed lighting should be angled toward wall decorations. Overhead lighting can also have ventilation fans paired together.
Lighting fixtures can be made from bronze, gold, silver, antique brass, nickel, satin nickel, pewter, iron, wood, steel chrome, colored materials, brushed glass and glass. Combinations of these materials are also available in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and everything in between.
Bathroom lighting is also available in numerous energy saving models in all the above listed materials. Dimmer switches will allow you to customize the amount of light needed. Also consider using soft light bulbs to provide accent or ambient light.
Bathroom lights can be bought either online, in a lighting store, a mass merchandiser or a home improvement store. Many online stores will include free shipping. Lighting stores may include free delivery. Consider all this before investing in your lighting. Also to consider is whether you can hire an electrician, have a friend or family member who is an electrician or if you can put in the light yourself. Instructions are available both online and at your local library.