Bathroom Lighting Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Bathroom Lighting With Style And Function
By Joel F Morningstar
Proper bathroom lighting can create a room that’s a private retreat
designed for relaxation, escape and self-indulgence. The right
lighting can make a bathroom much more gracious.
There is a huge variety of styles in the market ranging from
very ornate poly-resin cast products to sleek satin nickel fixtures
with opal matte glass in a variety of shapes and sizes. Can’t
decide on the look for your home? We’ll help you review
your options and decide what type of lighting best suits your
space.
Combining Style And Function For Your Bathroom
The trick to good bathroom lighting is combining style and function.
The first thing that you should do is consider the color of the
walls and floor tiles, the style of the fixtures and water outlets,
and the existing lighting. You need to determine whether you will
need additional wiring to handle the lighting design that you
want.
Modern technology has created new decor options that you may
want to consider. Fiber optics can create amazing effects like
twinkling stars on a bathroom ceiling. Many homeowners now also
incorporate elaborate light sources like mini chandeliers, pendant
lights and even hanging lamps. Unusual light sources like wall
sconces, skylights, lamps, and vanity lights provide a personal
touch.
Bright Even Light
Most people begin their bathroom remodeling plan by focusing
on the light fixtures around the counter and mirror. You’ll want
bright, even light that allows you to see clearly while shaving
or applying makeup, but light that doesn’t give you dark, harsh
shadows. Fixtures like wall sconces should be located on each
side of the mirror and set at eye level to be most effective.
Theatrical-style lighting stripped along the sides and across
the top of the mirror also do a good job. Lighting fixtures and
finishes must complement, rather than compete with plumbing accessories,
tile, paint and wallpaper. For example, if the existing vanity
lights have a nickel finish, then don’t choose new lighting fixtures
with a chrome or brass finish. You want a pulled together look
where all of the accessories and fixtures complement each other.
Colored Lighting To Enhance Facial Features
Bulb selection is as important as choosing and placing the right
fixture. For lighting vanity areas, try colored or coated bulbs
designed to enhance facial features. Look for bath fixtures that
light down so the heat dissipates easier from the sockets and
creates a longer life for all bulbs.
Recessed or canned lighting, however, is not the most ideal as
a bathroom’s main or only lighting source, as it casts shadows
across the face. Fixtures equipped with incandescent bulbs behind
glass or plastic diffusers provide the most flattering light.
If you opt for more energy-efficient fluorescents, then choose
warm white tones. They come closest to the color of incandescent
bulbs. Use frosted bulbs to reduce glare.
Vanity Lights Complemented With Hanging Lamps
Layering your lighting can be a very effective and beautiful
tool. For an old fashioned or theatrical feel, vanity lights can
be complemented with hanging lamps made with vintage glass.
For a super modern look, contemporary chandeliers combined with
chrome lighting fixtures can create a beautifully edgy environment.
Great bathroom lighting doesn’t have to be expensive. Aim for
a coordinated look and you’ll have a room that is functional and
fabulous.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement, home decor, backyard ideas, gardening
and landscaping including
Handyman Home Services,
Miniature Fruit Trees,
Front Yard Landscape,
Fast Growing Trees,
Stone Walkway,
Big Backyard,
Deck Ideas,
Swing Set Backyard,
Lawn And Garden.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Home Lighting Facts....
What types of lighting should I be looking at for my home?
The type of light you need for your home
all depends on what style you prefer. Many people find that a
combination of overhead lights and lamps works best for their
homes.
Generally the overhead lights are used
when the entire room needs to be illuminated and the smaller lamps
are used when a person needs a light to illuminate up close. You
can also use track lighting to highlight architectural designs
or artwork.
Most homeowners do not use florescent lights.
This lighting is often very harsh and does not look as nice as
softer lights do. It really all depends on what you want.
You can mix a wide variety of lighting
types to achieve an overall effect that can be used day or night.
You can also change how your lights look by changing the wattage
of your bulbs.
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