Modern bathrooms have
become an area to retreat to after a stressful day or a quiet place to gain
some solitude. As such, they have moved to the forefront of people’s minds when
it comes to making choices on house purchases and renovations. There are many
aspects to consider when it comes to your bathroom, but one topic that often
gets overlooked is the lighting. In order for your bathroom to become the
perfect getaway spot, you need to consider the lighting styles that best suit
your intended use. We’ve put together some of the more popular types of
bathroom lighting to help you effectively use layered lighting and avoid the
mistake of making it an afterthought.
Using natural light
provides any room with a sense of visual comfort that artificial light has a
difficult time achieving. Window size and placement as well as skylight use are
important factors to consider when trying to gather enough natural light to
keep a room well lit. Due to potentially overcast weather, natural lighting is
best utilized when supplemented by other smaller light sources, such as
fixtures on the ceiling or mirror lighting.
Lighting to on the
sides and above the vanity help to accentuate it as a centerpiece to the
bathroom or powder room. It is also crucial in allowing users to see themselves
in the mirror, so we recommend that vanity lighting occur from all angles. Brightness
isn’t the only aspect that should be considered when it comes to vanity
lighting. Think also of how it will contrast with other light sources in the
room and its relative position.
Typically used as the
main source of lighting in bathrooms, overhead lighting used in combination
with other sources can really tie the bathroom together. Use modern or eclectic
forms of overhead lighting like low-hanging bulbs to give your bathroom a
diverse set of lighting fixtures. It also brings a unique sense of ambiance
that more traditional lighting fails to achieve.
