Flatter Yourself With Bathroom Lighting

Private spaces need flexible lighting that has the ability to be both functional and friendly, suiting all of your personal needs of the moment. For this very reason, it is important to choose bathroom lighting that works technically, and aesthetically. Todays fascination with the home improvement industry has made it easy to create bathroom lighting that is perfect for all of your grooming needs, and with a trendy, designer style.

The first tip to successful bathroom lighting is to start with your paint color. Since light bounces off of colors, color surfaces greatly affect your bathroom lighting. Stick with neutral color schemes that will give off a natural, non-colored light.

Secondly, the key to bathroom lighting is to create task lighting that is gently flattering, yet strong enough for grooming. Activities such as shaving and applying make-up require fixtures that light the face, not the mirror. Light that is good for grooming must eliminate the natural shadows under the eyebrows, nose, and chin, while revealing and flattering different skin tones. A few options to achieve optimal bathroom lighting for grooming are vertical lights, wall sconces, glass shaded fixtures, and overhead lights. These fixtures will accommodate large mirrors, small vanities, and decorative pedestal sinks.

Vertical Lights
Vertical lights are typically installed on either side of the mirror to direct light all around your face. You can place a 24-36 inch vertical bracket on the mirror sides, centered 66 inches from the floor. Longer lights spread light out better, eliminating shadows by reaching even under the chin.

Overhead Lighting
If your bathroom does not permit side lighting, locate a single fixture above the mirror, usually approximately 78 inches above the floor. A single three-light fixture is easy to install above a mirror, and comes in many styles and lengths. The longer the length, the better the light. Overhead lights are often composed of glass-shaded fixtures, and can be mounted shade up or shade down. When installed shade up, light comes through the translucent shade and bounces off the ceiling. When installed shade down, light comes through the translucent shade and is visible below.

Wall Sconces or Vanity Lights
Bathroom wall sconces make a great decorative addition to your bathroom lighting, and look great with vintage looking pedestal and porcelain sinks. Petite wall sconces can be placed at about eye level next to a vanity mirror. Sconces with shades will soften the glare and get rid of harsh, unwanted shadows.

Wall sconces also have the ability to provide a truly designer style with an abundance of unique traditional and contemporary designs. The quickest and cheapest way to change your bathroom lighting and its character is to replace decorative lampshades. Try using outdoor styled lanterns as wall sconces. These types of fixtures can bring a gardenlike feeling to your powder room, but be sure to use frosted bulbs to reduce the glare if you are using clear glass.

For more information about bathroom vanity lights, wall sconces and lighting tips, be sure to visit LampDecor.com.

Amber Schott writes for LampDecor.com.

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