Bathroom Light Fixtures

To reveal the true beauty of your new bathroom, whether you have redesigned or remodeled it, it is important to get the bathroom light fixtures right in order to show of your creation to the full. Lighting is important in many rooms and the right light fixtures are required dependent on the room. A living room often benefits from warm, cosy lighting to make the room a comfortable, relaxing place to be in. The bathroom is different to most rooms in that the quality of light needs to change depending on the mood you want to portray. Many people enjoy spending a relaxing, romantic evening in the bath or spa with warm lighting or candles. In other circumstances the light needs to be bright and clinical so that you can see what you are doing clearly. Often bright light will convey a sensation of cleanliness and brightness

When faced with choices for lighting for your bathroom there are many places to look for and even get very good bargains. If you are building a brand new bathroom and starting with a blank canvas then some people go with the option of employing a lighting consultant in order to get the right light fixtures. This is a very expensive decision, however, but if the bathroom renovation is part of a whole house building project then it may be worthwhile to get the best lighting system. Most bathrooms are usually relatively small and choice of lighting is relatively simple.

Going to show homes is a good way of seeing all the latest light designs in their full glory. It is worth making a note of the manufacturers so that you can then go home and do further research online. Clicking on manufacturers websites is a great way of looking at all the latest designs on offer and comparing prices. You will find that many good bargains can be had as the online stores do not need to pay for expensive showrooms. Even getting a list of prices and styles and going to a store and negotiating on price is often an effective exercise.

Whether you consider yourself a slave to fashion, a lover of all things "old-school", or somewhere in between, the creative genius of lighting designers around the world has made it possible for you to express your unique personal style in the design of one of your home's most important and necessary living spaces: the bathroom. And while it's not possible for us to turn you into an expert in just a few hundred words, we do hope to familiarize you with a few of today's lesser known bathroom lighting options so that your first, or next bathroom improvement project fulfills it potential.

The Elegant Sconce

Even though upscale homes have used sconces to light outdoor entryways and indoor passages for many years, home experts now report that these elegant little light fixtures are on the leading edge of a revolution that is fast transforming our humble bathrooms into the epitome of watercloset class and style. That's right folks, sconces, those ornamental brackets used to secure lamps or other light sources to walls, mirrors, or even picture frames have now made their way into the lavatory! And while these stately appliances might be a bit "over the top" in a small restroom, they would fit quite well in many of the larger master baths spawned during the housing boom.

The Chic Chandelier

Believe it or not, chandeliers are also making a big splash in washrooms around the world. That may be due, at least in part, to the fact that a number of forward thinking designers have begun to create petite, affordably priced "bath chandeliers" that are well within the budget range of middle class homeowners ($40-50). And while these super stylish light fixtures aren't always well suited to serve as a primary light source, they do an excellent job of providing a layered-effect when used in tandem with other lights (like sconces).

The Fine Fluorescent

Forty years ago, fluorescent lights were just plain ugly. But today, thanks to the diligent efforts of the lighting design world and the relentless push by states like California to mandate the use of these highly efficient light sources via building codes these former monstrosities of the lighting design world have blossomed into some true bathroom beauties. With some great modern features like cool white light, color (imagine that), and dimmable ballasts, contemporary fluorescent lamps are a far cry from the old model white tubes that once snapped, crackled, and popped in the ears of millions. 

This video is useful for general tips on lighting at home. The same principles can be applied to the bathroom to get the right light set up. Good lighting in the bathroom is important to get the right mood and to also enable you to perform tasks such as shaving clearly. Many people opt for soft lighting in the main area of the bathroom with bright lighting around the mirror area. So if your are planning your next remodeling project then choosing the right bathroom light fixtures is vital to set your project off well.