Lighting in bathrooms is often an overlooked category. Owners initially do not see the need to spend their money on this. That is the reason after some time they look to improve bathroom lighting.
The right lighting fixtures and angles can play a big part in how the room looks. Apart from that, with bathrooms, the right lights help with the practicality too. Your client might be unhappy with it right now, but you can change that with these ideas.
Vanity Lighting
In a bathroom, vanity means the mixture of the sink, storage around, and the mirror above the sink. People use this area to wash the face and groom it.
The first step is identifying the mistakes. The light for vanity is often above your head when you stand in front of it. This is impractical because it creates a shadow on the face towards the nose and chin. Instead, use lighting that emerges from above the mirror and flashes towards the person. This illuminates the face properly and eliminates the need to have multiple lights for the same task.
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting pulls the viewer’s attention to the subject it is focusing on. It is used to help the subject stand out in the room.
We can use this type of lighting for that eye-catching feature your client has in their bathroom, be it an elaborate shower or a classy bathtub. You can put multiple, low-intensity lights to achieve this.
Dimmer Lights
The number of lights used depends on the size of the bathroom and on any natural light it receives. There is no ‘one number fits all’ in this case.
People put one or two strong light sources, but that is not how it should be. A well-lit bathroom has a combination of strong and dim lights. The former is the primary light source, but the latter helps in creating balance. They can use dimmer lights at night time for low-intensity lighting.
Special Lighting
The best part about the lighting category is the plethora of options at disposal.
Besides the regular lighting, you can pitch special types of lights for their bathroom. A good bath could benefit from a chandelier. You can put this between the tub and the shower. You can install smart LED bulbs in multiple holders. This can change the ambiance at the touch of a button. If the bathroom doesn’t have another floor above it, make a unique space by putting skylights.
Keep Safety In Mind
Increased lights can be a safety hazard if not done properly.
Existing holders require little work, but if you are putting in new ones, take care of the electric wiring. Exposed wiring doesn’t look good and is dangerous near water. In case you are breaking the wall open to lay the electric wiring, make sure not to damage any plumbing.
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