It\u2019s really important to get your bathroom lighting right. It needs to be both practical and atmospheric \u2013 a combination that\u2019s often quite hard to achieve, especially if you\u2019ve got a certain design in mind.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve put together some tips to help you get on the right track and pick the best bathroom lighting for your home.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re designing your bathroom lighting, the first thing you need to do is let in as much light as possible. Natural light is important – it makes us feel good and is the best light to apply makeup, floss or shave in as it\u2019s the light we spend most of the day in.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re building your bathroom from scratch, make sure that you position your windows in places that let as much light in as possible. Or if you\u2019re renovating your existing bathroom, ensure that your blinds or curtains fold away as compactly as possible so they don\u2019t block any natural light when they\u2019re open.<\/p>\n
One of the most important types of lighting you need in your bathroom is task lighting. This is the lighting that you\u2019ll usually find positioned around mirrors and that help you see yourself clearly.<\/p>\n
Task lighting is important because it\u2019s a light source between you and the mirror. Without it, light sources to the side and behind you will create shadows and make it hard for you to do things like shave or look after your teeth.<\/p>\n
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You can create effective task lighting by installing a pair of sconces (wall mounted lights) on either side of your mirror. Or if you want something a bit more specialised, get yourself a makeup mirror. Avoid fitting any lighting above your mirror as this will also create shadows and often make people looking in the mirror look older.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve got your natural and task lighting sorted, you need to light the rest of your bathroom. For times when there\u2019s limited natural light and you don\u2019t need to use a mirror, you need sufficient lighting for the rest of your room.<\/p>\n
You can choose to light your bathroom with one central ceiling fixture or multiple light sources on your ceiling and\/or your upper walls. If you want to use decorative shades or light features, you may find you need multiple fixtures to make your bathroom lighting strong enough.<\/p>\n
Warm, soft tones are often the best shades of bathroom lighting to go for. But make sure it isn\u2019t too dim \u2013 you don\u2019t want to make guests try to navigate the room in near darkness.<\/p>\n
These three tips should help you create bathroom lighting that\u2019s both atmospheric and practical. But remember that all bathrooms are different and that what might work for some rooms won\u2019t work for others.<\/p>\n
To get professional help with your bathroom lighting, complete our online form. We\u2019ll put you in touch with up to 4 local bathroom specialists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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