Bathroom Lightning Ideas
Choosing the right light to your bathroom
The light fixtures and placements that came standard in your bathroom probably don’t do a great job of enhancing your bathroom look and feel.
One ceiling fixture won’t shed light in all of the bathroom’s needed areas and it definitely won’t help create a comfortable environment that is where the design of the bathroom is going.
Here are some bathroom lightning ideas.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is the point of departure for light in a house. When installing a ceiling light, position it over the area of the walkway instead of directly over the position where you will be standing. Light will be unflattering above your head while light from behind will allow you to see yourself in your best light.
What Bulbs Should You Choose?
White light is best for clear perception of the skin tones. Halogen bulbs are more costly than regular incandescent bulbs so they last longer. Choose opaque or frosted bulbs to prevent shadow, instead of transparent bulbs.
LED bulbs are long lasting and have less energy consumption than other bulbs. They are perfect for a bathroom, since they are not affected by humidity, and they do not emit much heat. Choose the cool white / bright white bulbs or the daylight.
Vanity Lighting
The vanity area in the bathroom requires extremely bright task lighting to allow people to perform a number of tasks, including:
- Plucking their eyebrows
- Removing splinters
- Taking out or putting in contact lenses
- Putting on cosmetics
- Styling their hair
While lighting around the vanity remains at ideal levels, eyestrain and effort is greatly reduced. Having the results you want
Achieving the desired results is also a lot easier when there is enough light around the mirror.
To optimize vanity lighting, address the following areas and customize the selections to the bathroom layout and needs of the household.
Consider a Dimmer
You could be in your living room, dining room, or bedroom with a dimmer, but have you ever thought of installing one in the bathroom?
Dimmers allow the room feel and mood to be managed.
If in the middle of the night you fall at the misty-eyed bathroom, a dimmer may be really useful so you don’t get too much light to hurt your eyes. If after a long day you unwind in the tub, a dimmer will give you a soothing mood and feel to enhance your experience.
How About a Skylight?
A skylight offers natural daylight light, which can mean that you don’t even need to use your bathroom lighting during some daytime hours. A skylight or an additional window can flood the room with light, while opening the space visually.
Using the tips and tricks above in going forward with this project to create the best possible lighting for any home bathroom. Always go the extra mile in staying safe and completing the work to ensure the results live up to everyone’s expectations. Also, note to select the right bulbs for any fixture to tailor the room to the needs of the household.
By taking the time to improve the bathroom lighting, the space will work for a number of purposes, from relaxing after a long day to putting on the makeup for an evening out. Good bathroom lighting isn’t easy to get, but the time and effort are well worth it.
Levite Construction Co. can help you choose the best lighting for your bathroom and the way you use it. Give us a call at 425-998-8958, or contact us online for a free bathroom remodel consultation.
