The bathroom is one of the busiest areas of your home. It’s part of your morning routine as well as a place to relax after a long day. It should have good lighting to provide an enjoyable experience. Lighting sets the mood and function of the room, making it one of the most important aspects of bathroom design.
Why Proper Bathroom Lighting Is Important
Poor lighting design can impact your overall bathroom experience. For instance, choosing a bulb of the wrong color and brightness can impact how you apply makeup or shave in front of the vanity, and the improper placement of a lighting fixture can result in showering or using the vanity in the shadows. To avoid this, make sure that you work with an experienced bathroom remodeler who can effectively implement good lighting design in your new bathroom.
Bathroom Lighting Do’s & Don’ts
Do: Install Only What You Need
Whether you’re using the vanity, shower or tub, you’ll need to have the right amount of lighting to enhance your bathroom experience. Most bathrooms will have overhead and task lighting at the vanity. But if it seems too bright, track lighting can be a good alternative as it does the job of both lighting fixtures.
Do: Follow Proper Placement
Choosing the right lighting fixtures and knowing where they should be placed is crucial when planning your bathroom remodel. For instance, a professional bathroom contractor will often place overhead lighting fixtures in the ceiling near your vanity and sconces on both sides. This is to get just enough light between your face and mirror without casting a shadow.
Don’t: Overlook CRI or Color Temperatures
When you browse different light bulbs and fixtures for your bathroom, you’ll notice that they have a color temperature and CRI when you look at the manufacturer’s information. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) to describe the color of the white light that a lighting fixture provides. The color rendering index (CRI) measures how true-to-life a light source renders color when compared to a full spectrum of the same color temperature.
If you get a bulb that has a high color temperature and a low CRI, it can look unnatural in your bathroom. To avoid this, we recommend bulbs that have warmer color temperatures and high CRI.
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Are you searching online for a “bathroom contractor near me”? DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Rhode Island is your best choice for a bathroom makeover! Whatever your bathroom lighting requirements, you can count on us to address them. Call us at (401) 399-3917 or fill out our contact form today to get started! We serve residents of Ashaway, Block Island, Bradford, Carolina, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Exeter, Greene, Hope Valley, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Kenyon and beyond.
