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How to Expertly Light Your Bathroom

Given how much time we spend in our bathrooms, it’s important to pay attention to how we light them up. The right kind of lighting will not only make the room look better, it will also make your daily routine easier. To help you, bathroom contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC shares expert tips on how you can achieve the best bathroom lighting.

Achieving Adequate Lighting

Start by figuring out how much lighting is needed in your bathroom. The use of adequate overhead and task lighting is essential. Both of these goals can be achieved by installing track lighting in the bathroom. Bathrooms frequently require brighter, whiter lighting for improved sight as well as a bright and clean appearance. However, you’ll also want the option of creating a peaceful and spa-like ambiance, which is why you should install dimming lights in this area.

Placement Matters

In order to avoid harsh and unpleasant lighting, avoid directing lights down on your head. If possible, position your ceiling light above the walkway area so that it illuminates you from behind, rather than directly in front of the vanity. Another blunder is the use of asymmetrical lighting. Placing a light fixture on only one side of your mirror will result in uneven illumination, making grooming more difficult and time-consuming. Don’t use clear bulbs with filaments because they create a shadow. Opt for something opaque or frosted rather than transparent.

Consider LEDs

In addition to being energy-efficient and convenient, LEDs are also minimal in appearance, giving you a modern, clean look in the bathroom. Today’s LEDs have a higher wattage and a warmer light quality than in the past, resulting in a more unified look when used in conjunction with incandescent bulbs. In addition to LEDs, the MR-16 bulb is a favorite of ours. It works with low-voltage recessed lighting and emits bright, clear light (up to 75 watts), but because it’s dimmable, it’s extremely useful in a variety of settings.

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