Improving Your Bathroom Lighting

In design, the first element is usually light that adds color, texture and form to any creation. As you remodel your house, one of the things you need to wisely consider should include the type of bathroom lighting to use. It can give a very big impact on your entire decor and give a certain mood in your bathroom. When used wisely, it can enhance the appearance of the room and make it more appealing. Here are several tips that you can use to help you get the best lighting for your bathroom to improve the design and earn you some compliments.

The first thing that you need to consider is the size of your bathroom. You should put this into consideration before you go buying the fixtures and bulbs for the room. Large bathrooms require a lot of lighting and installing overhead fixtures might be the best and most economical option. You can also have other small lighting fixtures on other parts of the wall such as over the mirror to enhance the appearance of the room. Smaller bathrooms on the other hand may not require the overhead fixtures but adding lights in strategic areas of the room may be necessary. You should also consider any partitions present and how each of the sections is adequately lit.

Another thing to consider is the direction of the light. In most cases, overhead lighting is notorious for one's appearance. You should consider the direction especially around the mirror. Consider having two fixtures on each side of the mirror instead of one light at the top to get the best lighting. You can also have a small concave mirror next to the main mirror to give you a magnified reflection for special tasks such as applying make-up or when shaving. An additional light can be provided for this concave mirror. In most cases where a mirror is involved, wall is better than overhead lighting as it eliminates the possibility of shadows forming.

To avoid having direct light in the room that may affect your eyes, consider the use of coverings or colored shades to provide a warm light that will be soothing to your eyes and enhance the decor. Most people tend to overlook the shower area or the Jacuzzi or tub areas when they are designing their bathroom. The best kind of lighting to use in these areas includes special down lights that allow uniform distributed light.