Whether you are remodeling or simply want to upgrade your lighting, there is a lot of choice in bathroom light fixtures. Most bathrooms, large or small, have at least two different ones – a main overhead fixture and another one over the vanity or sink. Yet some may also have one in the shower. You will want different ones, yet they should coordinator with each other and the decor.
Vanity lighting is probably the most important. It is the one switched on to shave, put on make-up and, well, examine the face.
It may not be switched on to wash up or brush teeth before retiring at night, but is highly important when getting ready for the day.
This lighting for the vanity may have only one bulb, or may have two or three, depending upon how large the space and how bright it needs to be. Choosing this fixture is the most important one in the room and the others can be built around it. Make sure that you choice gives off good light and fits the area you have for it.
The top fixture is usually switched on for a brief visit to the room and perhaps while bathing. It is more important if there is only a small window in the room. Some people hardly ever turn this light on, while others use it all of the time. This usually has one bulb and is centered in the room.
A shower light is used when there is a separate shower area that does not have a lot of natural window light or lighting from the center source. For this, usually the shower is boxed in and the only window is the door. While some do not require a lot of lighting for taking a shower, this can be very important for safety reasons and should be considered in poor lighting situations. Read More