Bathroom lighting is an important part of bathroom
decor and design. We need to remember that bathroom light fixtures are
meant to help us to groom ourselves and look our best rather decorating
the bathrooms. It should help us to see ourselves clearly and should not
play 'special effects' on our face and cast unwanted shadows when we are
applying makeup. Some bathrooms make us look green or pale and we are
not able to see ourselves it impossible for us to get
ready properly. Thus good clear lighting is quite important in the
bathrooms. Vanity lighting or mirror lighting in the bathroom is thus
very important and we must use clear lens or shade in bathroom light
fixtures, so that we can have more light in the bathroom and see
ourselves clearly.
Placement of bathroom light fixtures should ideally light up our faces
fully and minimize shadows under the chin and eyes. We need to see our
foreheads and cheeks properly. While people who love to groom like
Hollywood stars can place as many as half dozen lights on each side of
the mirror, even we mortals need to use at least one bathroom light
fixture on either side of the mirror. Bathroom light fixtures should
ideally be placed at average forehead height to minimize shadows on all
sides of the face and should be at least two and a half feet apart from
each other. If you want to mount bathroom light fixtures directly on the
mirror, choose them carefully because only a few look good in this
setting. For larger and darker bathrooms, additional light fixtures can
be fitted into the ceiling of the bathroom.
Fluorescent lights are the ones that make you look green or pale, so
avoid them. Opt for incandescent light fixtures or bulbs that claim
being closer to natural sunlight. Bathroom lights that make your look
beautiful are the only right ones that should be installed in your bath.
Make sure that lights in the bathroom are clear and bright and do not
change colors. Fixtures should have good guarantee period and must be
easy-to-maintain. You may prefer to see lights against daylight to see
how they look before buying them. Proper lighting and right kind of
light fixtures in bathroom is necessary to help you find things easily
and not scare yourself by just looking at the mirror. Suitable lighting
fixtures are not only aesthetically placed but also hold bulbs in the
right position. Since the bathroom has lot of moisture, soapy deposits
and grime, it is essential to choose good quality bathroom light
fixtures in appropriate material.
Lights should be directed at the person rather than the mirror and two
lighting fixtures can be positioned in opposite directions so light up
the entire face or lighting fixtures can be places on the wall, two feet
or more above the sink. Avoid any reflectors so that there are no
shadows or glares cast at unwanted places. Bathroom lighting can be done
inside the cabinets to enable you find things inside them easily and can
be placed on the over bathtubs or bath enclosures. The right lighting
fixture and desired lighting effect should be chosen carefully. The
various kinds of bathroom lighting fixtures include bar lights that are
tiny trochees mounted on metal bars of different shapes and designs
fixed to walls or counters. They ca be used for up lighting or down
lighting and can be used above double sinks in more than two shades for
dramatic effect.
Long bar lights do not require separate light fixtures. You can use
lampshades made of translucent or frosted glass and metal frames that
have antique finish or are plated with chrome or polished brass. Vanity
bulbs for bathroom lighting are also available as light bulbs inside
rounded white glass enclosures that give strong diffused lighting effect
to light up the smallest imperfections of the face and help us to groom
easily. They are best places over narrow sinks. Wall sconces can be used
to light closets or near commode as a bathroom lighting fixture but are
normally not placed near sinks. Since they are recessed and inside
ceilings, they are not prone to moisture deposits and soapy
condensations deposited but they can be expensive to install.
