The Secret to Perfect Bathroom Lighting
Believe it or not, the lighting in a bathroom sways the experience you have in it. You can probably count when you visited a public restroom at a restaurant or bar and came across a dim and dingy lighting setup that makes for an uncomfortable experience.
If you’re looking for inspiration to create the comfiest and most appealing custom lighting setup for your bathroom, look no further.
Here’s the secret to perfect bathroom lighting!
Spacing and Number of Facets
Too many bathrooms only have a dome light installed to their ceiling after the contractors called it a day. However, for all-encompassing lighting, multiple sources are a must-have.
You may have to play around with various lighting sources to find the sweet spot of illumination in your bathroom. You want to avoid leaving any shadows that may impede your face shaving or skin-care routine. You want every crevice light brushed with illumination for safety and efficiency.
Lighting & Moisture
Dealing with electrical wiring in certain areas of the house that produce a lot of moisture can be tricky. You should keep in mind the type of lighting you choose for your bathroom and ensure it can handle moisture contact. Find lighting fixtures with a UL rating of “Damp” before going ahead with your installation.
Lighting Positioned for the Mirror
It may be a surprise, but many factors come into play when choosing the lighting for your mirror, including:
Lighting Above the Mirror
Lighting fixtures on the side may illuminate the face well but leave unwanted shady spots. To encompass all angles of the face at once, position a higher-lumen lighting fixture to help brighten your reflection.
Precise Measurements
Before installing lighting fixtures in your bathroom, always get exact measurements. A rough measurement may look okay to you but will show undesirable results when you install those measurements.
LED Mirrors
If the function of your bathroom mirror is a makeup application, you may find your best friend in LED mirrors. These mirrors have a built-in LED light bordering the reflective glass, so your face receives perfect illumination when applying your makeup.
Dimmer or Home Automation
Sometimes, it’s not all bright illumination used in the bathroom. You might want a dim light for a relaxing bath or shower. For more control, consider installing a dimmer and using home automation!
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