Bathroom Lighting Tips for a Perfectly Lit Bathroom
You may not know it yet, but the key to a great bathroom experience could be in the lighting. That said, the amount of available bathroom lighting options can make the selection process overwhelming.
From the bathtub to the shower and the vanity, each area needs different lighting types that tie in together seamlessly. In short, you may need all the home improvement resources you can get to get things right. Or, you could simply read the rest of this article.
Without further ado, here are our top pointers on how to achieve bathroom lighting perfection.
Bathroom Lighting Tips
How do you achieve a gorgeously lit bathroom? Consider implementing the following tips.
1. Use Side-Mounted Sconces
As far as bathroom lighting options, it does not get any better than sconces. These work with your mirror, whether mounted onto or positioned on either side of it.
That said, here are a few important elements to keep in mind when going in this direction:
Tube-shaped vertical fixtures should be mounted at eye-level
Uplights made of glass should have their shade openings sit shy above eye-level
Down-lights made of glass should have their shade openings positioned slightly below eye-level
Mount fixtures should be positioned a couple of inches to the right and left of the sink mirrors. They should also be as close to the user’s face as possible.
2. Implement Lighting Layers
The ideal number of lighting layers to create the perfect bathroom is three, so consider that number for any bathroom project.
Evenly distributed light can be achieved through a combination of different ambient light sources, namely: flush mounts, pendants, or chandeliers (first layer); task lighting that suits daily bathroom activities (second layer); accent lighting to emphasize the variety of bathroom decor (third layer).
3. If not Sconces, Use Pendants
If scones aren’t for you, or if they don’t work in your case, pendants may be a good alternative. Not only do they make a great stylistic addition to your vanity, but they can also serve as accent lighting.
4. Keep Finishes Similar
While the sconce style doesn’t need to match that of the fixtures overhead, their finishes must have somewhat of an alignment to create a seamless overall look. You want there to be cohesion between most of the elements in your bathroom for it to look chic and stylish.
5. Don’t Overlook the Tub Area
We may not be able to use the bathtub all the time, but that’s certainly no reason to overlook the tub area.
Whether or not that’s your case, it’s important to keep in mind that your bathroom is designed with a tub. That means it’s always going to be there, affecting how the rest of the area looks.
Consider using sconces for the tub area. Not only does it elevate the ambiance of the space, but it should make those elusive bathtub sessions even more special.
6. Chrome or Brass Delivers Versatility
Remember how we said it was important for all bathroom elements to tie in together seamlessly? Well, that may be easier said than done for most people.
To make it simpler to create that connection between the lighting and the different elements of the overall space, opt for more flexible lighting options.
When it comes to finishes, brass or chrome are more accommodating to other accessories. They’re more versatile and tend to enhance (or be enhanced) by other decorations and fixtures than not.
7. The Size of Your Fixtures Matter
For the “bigger the better” to work in your bathroom, it has to be quite sizable in the first place. In that case, chandeliers and pendant lights can make the space palatial.
The right-sized fixture can make all the difference. More often than not, basing your bathroom design decisions (including lighting) on size can work wonders.
Benefits of Good Bathroom Lighting
People spend quite a chunk of their lives in the bathroom not only to answer the call of nature but also to do other things like rest, relax, or even meditate. In short, a bathroom must also be designed around our lifestyle.
A huge part of bathroom design is lighting. You don’t always have to go for expensive decorations or lighting fixtures; you can go for chic and affordable too.
The above-mentioned tips can be of great help and should lead to the following benefits.
Help relax the mind and body
There’s nothing like a relaxing dip in the tub to drown the day’s worries away. When you come home from work or school feeling drained and tense all over, that perfect tub area ambiance combined with warm water and bubbles is all the balm your mind and body need to recharge and recover.
Satisfaction
A great-looking bathroom just makes you smile—it makes you happy! Away from the world in your own peaceful place, you can let the feeling of positivity overcome you and dictate how you proceed moving forward.
Light Up Your Bathroom Today!
Those 30 or so minutes you spend each day using the bathroom can become life-changing with the ideal lighting. Consider using the tips above to get the bathroom experience you’ve always heard of but never personally had.
