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Bathroom Lighting Ideas

If you want to give your bathroom a new look and feel, good bathroom lighting may be a great way to achieve it. An ill-lit bathroom can make even simple task like shaving difficult. While a well illuminated bathroom can lift your spirit by creating a serene and comfortable ambience. A good lighting can make a small bathroom look larger.

Bathroom Lighting Ideas:

Some bathroom lighting ideas are as follows:

  • Recessed Lighting Fixtures: Shower is another area where you may consider task lighting so to carry out activities like shaving, makeup application, shampooing, etc. For this, you can consider 1-2 recessed fixtures that can give proper brightness and illumination. You may also consider putting recessed lighting fixtures over a freestanding tub or toilet.
  • Decorative Light Fixtures: To add light and elegance in your bathroom, a decorative light fixture can be suspended from the ceiling.
  • Wall Sconces or Vertical fixtures: Wall sconces are little wall lamps that you can buy in pairs. This is a great way of lighting your bathroom shower. You can fix sconces or vertical fixtures one either side of a vanity mirror at your eye level. This can be effective in getting the best facial lighting.
  • Mini Chandelier: A mini chandelier can transform the look of your bathroom by adding softness and elegance. Today mini chandeliers come in various style and sizes. So, take your pick and let your bathroom lighting set the right mood for your.
  • Asian Style Bathroom Lighting:  Asian bathroom style usually focuses on more space and natural elements such as plants, flowers etc. For Asian style bathroom lighting, overhead lamps and sconce are used as they save a lot of space. Asian style also includes incandescent lamps with a soft-glow light, which can have a soothing impact.

The bathroom lighting heights should be such that the light illuminates the face and does not form shadows under the eyes, chin, forehead etc.

You can coordinate all these lighting in your bathroom so as to create the effect you desire. A change in the overall lighting scheme can transform the look of your bathroom from dull and functional to uniquely elegant and modern.



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