Lighting the bathroom vanity is especially important because it has a dramatic
effect on how you see yourself. Tasks like applying makeup, shaving, and styling
hair are much harder to accomplish with a poorly lit vanity. In this area, good
color-rendering lights are necessary to enable you to see yourself in a natural
light while reducing shadows on your face.
When it comes to bathroom vanity lighting, overhead lights are simply not
good enough. When light shines only from above, you will see unsightly dark
shadows under your eyes and the texture of your skin will be accentuated.
Frontal lighting is necessary to reduce both contrast and shadows.
Sconces, typically one on each side of the mirror, provide even lighting for
both sides of your face. A row of vanity lights across the top of the mirror can
be used with wall sconces to provide good, even lighting and give your bathroom
vanity a coordinated look. You could even place theatrical lighting strips
around your vanity mirror to see yourself the way the stars do. In addition to
lighting for the vanity mirror, good general lighting is of maximum importance.
A ceiling fixture is a good idea for general lighting. For extra warmth on
frosty mornings, consider adding a recessed infrared heat lamp as well.
Bathroom vanity lighting doesn't have to be boring. Today, you can light your
bathroom vanity with wall sconces and bathroom bars in an amazing range of
styles, with settings ranging from Venetian bronze to brushed nickel. Likewise,
ceiling fixtures offer excellent variety too, allowing your bathroom decor to be
as unique and personally yours as any area of your home.
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Interior designers in selecting the perfect lighting for their homes and
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