Lighting is integral in every room in your house — and even more so in your bathroom. Your bathroom should be a relaxing and comfortable place, and choosing great lighting with your bathroom remodeler is one way to achieve this. It can significantly improve your mood and energy as well as the ambience of your room.
If you’re planning to renovate your bathroom, take the time to read this article from DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler. In this post, we explain some important dos and don’ts of bathroom lighting design.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do Maximize Natural Light
Many homeowners do not realize the importance of natural light in their bathrooms. If you don’t have enough windows that offer natural light, you may want to consider installing a bathroom skylight. In addition, since light from a northern direction creates a soft, diffused light, consider placing your bathroom facing north.
Don’t Overlook Color Temperature
The color temperature is used to describe the color of the white light that a light bulb or fixture provides. The lower the color temperature of your light source, the warmer the light appears. In comparison, the higher the color temperature of your light source, the cooler the light appears. Choosing a light bulb with a very high or low color temperature can make it hard to see colors accurately. Most people install light fixtures in the 2,700K-3,000K range because the color of the light is most comfortable and familiar.
Do Start With the Ceiling & Work Your Way Down
For overall illumination, you may want to consider flush-mount ceiling lights or recessed lighting overhead. Next, you will also need to light your vanity area with task lighting, such as a fixture above the mirror or sconces on either side. To save space, you might want to install mirrors that have integrated lighting over the vanity.
Don’t Stop With Only One Light
You might think it’s enough to add a single overhead light or a single sconce above the mirror. However, even if your bathroom is small, one light fixture won’t be enough. Be sure to layer lighting by using multiple sources to create a well-lit and balanced bathroom space. Use ambient lighting for general illumination and task and accent lighting for specific areas of interest.
Do Choose LED Lighting
For a clean and modern bathroom design, you may want to consider LED light fixtures. LEDs are very energy-efficient so you won’t have to replace the bulbs for many years. These days, LEDs have more wattage and the light quality is warmer than ever, which creates a more coherent look if you want to combine them with incandescent bulbs.
Don’t Forget to Install Your Lights Properly
One mistake you must avoid is installing lights directly over your head. This creates an unflattering shadowed reflection. Instead, position your light over the walkway area so you’re lit from behind instead of in front of the vanity. Additionally, remember that placing only one fixture on one side of your mirror creates uneven illumination, which might make grooming difficult.
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