Tips for Choosing Bathroom Lighting

When updating a bathroom, embarking on a bathroom renovation or adding a bathroom to your home, the lighting is a feature that should be given serious consideration. It’s easy to find yourself focusing on selecting the flooring, shower and vanity design and not really assessing what types of lighting would be most efficient and effective in your bathroom. There are some tips and guidelines that you can use when choosing bathroom lighting.

Vanity Lights

The vanity is one of the most frequently used areas of your home. Typically, you use the vanity area in the morning and evening when you don’t have benefit of natural light flowing into the room. Therefore, the lighting you select should provide the proper type and amount of illumination you need for grooming. One general rule to follow is to select vanity lighting that contains at least 150 watts spread out over 24 inches. You can select a vanity light that's installed over the vanity mirror or sconces that can be placed beside the vanity mirror. Bathroom fixtures Apopka has an extensive selection of vanity lights in diverse styles and with finishes that will complement any bathroom décor.

Ambient Lighting

Unlike vanity lighting which illuminates a specific area, ambient lighting illuminates the entire room. A ceiling light is often used as ambient lighting. It can be a flush-mount or semi-flush mount light fixture. The finish should match or compliment the finish of the vanity light. You can add decorative flair to your bathroom by choosing a decorative pendant light or chandelier as your source of ambient lighting.

Accent Lighting

Accent lighting adds an extra layer of lighting to your bathroom. It can be considered an artistic element in the room. One example of accent lighting is a recessed spotlight positioned so that it illuminates a piece of decorative art or showcases an impressive feature such a spectacular tile arrangement or a beautiful glass or ceramic sink.

When it comes to bathroom lighting, don’t make hasty choices. Seriously contemplate the type of lighting you need and what style of lighting appeals to you. Don’t hesitate to include a floor lamp in your bathroom. It can illuminate a dull corner and make the room look more spacious. A candlestick lamp or other style of table lamp can also be used as a decorative element in the bathroom.