Are you planning on building a new home? Perhaps you are thinking of remodeling and updating your existing bathroom. For someone who is a do-it-yourself kind of person, there are several facts you need to be aware of. In any room, including a bathroom, specific names of lighting accompany their purposes. There is general lighting, accent lighting, and lighting designed for task work. Each aspect should be remembered when designing the appropriate bathroom light fixtures.
General lighting is what lights up the expanse of the room. It can be recessed can lighting or a flush-mounted pendant light. Recessed cans are basic lighting methods and would be the easiest to employ. Pendant lights can add dramatically to a room’s design, however. Options in materials, colors and finishes allow a vast variety of design options. Don’t overlook shower lighting! Glass albalite lens recessed lights are popular because they are approved for location in wet areas. They can be switched separately so the shower light isn’t on when no one needs it.
Accent lighting in a bathroom can be found in the form of a sconce. Sconces are lights mounted on the wall. Bathroom wall sconces may be used to light artwork. Wall washers could provide the same effect. Other accent lighting could include under cabinet lighting for the purpose of a nightlight. Candles, or lights that mimic the flickering of candlelight, make for a romantic atmosphere, something perfect for a relaxing bubble bath.
Now, the most important bathroom lighting is that which is designed for task work. People spend time in the bathroom preparing themselves for the day. Bathroom vanity lights come in many varieties and styles. The recommendation of where to install the vanity lights is either on the wall above the vanity mirror, on the side of the mirror, or both. A good way to ensure that enough light will be present in the space is to “over light” the area and incorporate a dimmer switch to manage the light level to your exact preference. Neodymium light bulbs are designed for the custom purpose of mimicking sunlight, making them a perfect choice for vanity wall lights. These are incandescent bulbs, but the glass has a bluish tint, lessening the yellow hue given off by standard incandescent bulbs and therefore in closer likeness to the sun. Warm compact fluorescent bulbs are also available that will put out a warm, mellow light.
