Ideas for lighting Your Bathroom
Your bathroom does not just need to be a place to shave and bathe. You can add excitement to this room and make it a fun place to be. Gone are the days when bathrooms were just equipped with a bright ceiling light and maybe a task light over the mirror. Now there are all sorts of different lighting fixtures available to dress up your bathroom.
Good task lighting is a must for your bathroom. Your first area of concern will be vanity lighting. It is a big mistake to put ceiling illumination above the mirror, as it will give rise to shadows. A better idea is to put vertical lights on both sides of the mirror. They should be bright. Decorative lamps and LED light bars are a good choice. You can also put overhead lighting right over the mirror. This illumination should be 24″ long and 80″ from the floor.
Recessed lighting is good to light up your shower. Plastic covers will discolor so always use glass. The fixture can be angled to draw attention to decorative shower tiles. Illumination over the toilet can also be done.
Different colors can be used for accent and ambient lighting; this will add drama to your bathroom. A relaxing mood can be created in this way. An example of a relaxing color is blue. For a more intimate atmosphere pink or yellow can be used.
If you have a spar or Jacuzzi tub you can have fun with underwater lighting and different colors. The illumination will reflect through the water and add to your spar enjoyment. You can experiment with blue and red hues or even have changing colors.
The latest trend is to go Japanese and dress up your bathroom in an oriental style. You can create a mysterious Far Eastern look by putting lights behind paper panels. This will create a soft mellow light in the bathroom. This type of lighting is very soothing.
A Japanese look can also be obtained by a hanging lamp. To give a soft illumination effect you can use a white paper shade. You can use a shoji lamp; this is covered with rice paper and made of wood. Make your bathroom unique and authentic looking by putting one of these lamps in one corner.
There are numerous ways to add excitement to your bathroom. There are now many more options than plain ceiling lights and a few task lights. With a little thought and imagination you can transform your bathroom into a fun and wonderful place. Why not make your bathroom fun, as you will be spending the beginning and end of the day here.