There’s no need to use harsh, glaring lights in your bathroom, if you don’t want to! Just because you want your bathroom to be well-lit. Doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice the comfort and safety of your eyes. Here are five tips for choosing the best lighting for your bathroom. That will make even long showers more enjoyable and safer than ever before.
1) Which light sources are you using?
It’s important to know what type of lighting you have. So, that you can make informed decisions on how best to use your light. Knowing which lights are installed in your bathroom will help you choose a new light fitting. That makes your space both functional and beautiful.
Here is a list of common light sources: The first thing to do when choosing a new bathroom lighting fixture is to figure out what type of lighting fittings, you already have in your bathroom. Here is an overview: Ceiling Fixtures – If you currently have ceiling fixtures, there are several different types available for bathrooms including: recessed, surface-mounted, semi-flush mount, etc.
2) What style of bathroom do you have?
Before you start buying light fittings, it’s important to take a look at your bathroom and figure out exactly what kind of space it is. Does it have two sinks? Is there room for a bathtub? How big are your cabinets, and how much space do they take up? These all play a role in which type of light fixture will work best in your room.
3) How much space can you use?
The first step in designing your bathroom lighting is figuring out how much space you have to work with. Tubs, toilets and sinks all take up valuable floor space and must be taken into account when planning your layout. Remember that any fixtures mounted above these larger pieces of furniture will also reduce how much room you have for other items like cabinets and towel racks. Make sure you allow enough space for all lighting elements before making any final decisions on where they’ll go.
Consider natural light: Natural light can dramatically affect a small space—it can brighten dark corners, bring an outdoor feeling indoors and make colors pop—so if you can incorporate a large window or skylight, do so. If not, look at installing a smaller skylight or adding windows to provide natural light during different times of day. You could even install motion-sensor lights near large windows to mimic sunlight throughout various times of day without adding an extra fixture or taking away from natural sunlight.
4) Where will your fixtures be located?
In addition to making sure that your bathroom will have sufficient natural light, you also need to consider, where your fixtures will be located. If you’re going with recessed lights, that means installing them in holes cut out of your ceiling—so avoid locations on or around outlets or anything else. That might conflict with their placement. Also keep in mind that some types of lighting are more appropriate for certain areas than others; for example, a vanity mirror is better off with an incandescent bulb than a fluorescent one.
5) Do you prefer under-cabinet or overhead lights?
A lot of bathrooms now have a combination of under-cabinet lighting, such as recessed cans or puck lights, and overhead light fixtures. Under-cabinet lighting is good for creating shadows and depth in your bathroom. While overhead lighting works best to brighten up your space.
If you’re looking to create an elegant and relaxing atmosphere, consider using dimmer switches with your under-cabinet lighting so that you can adjust it depending on what time of day it is. If you want something more practical, like brighter light when getting ready in the morning, choose an overhead fitting that comes with a dimmer switch so you can control. How much light you need at any given time.