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Tips to Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Lights
There are several stylish designs available for bathroom lighting in the market. Conventional bathroom lights were purely functional like fluorescent lights or overhead lights. For ideal bathroom lighting three aspects are important: lighting for a definite task, accent lighting and decorative lighting.
If you need the lighting for grooming purposes, the sink area can be illuminated with task lighting with 60 watt, 120 volt bulbs. A four-lamp fixture or bar light on the wall could be another option, fixed directly above the mirror. The European fixtures are expensive, but cheaper versions are available too.
Accent lighting on both sides of the bathroom mirror above the pedestal bathroom sink gives plenty of light. The styles can be simple as well as elaborate. Task lighting in the shower as a flush ceiling light with 100 watts, 120 volt halogen lamp is quite suitable and pleasant.
Enhance the architecture of your bathroom by using decorative lights like a small antique chandelier, decorative pendant lights or toe kick lighting under the bathroom sink vanity. Natural light in the bathroom can save you electricity, and by installing skylights or using glass block windows, you can provide natural light and privacy as well.
There are four kinds of bulbs which can be used in the bathroom: The halogen bulbs are energy saving and provide direct light. The CFL bulbs are even higher energy-saving and have a long life. They can be used for three-way and dimmer switches. Fluorescent bulbs come in several colors and provide soft lighting. Lastly the incandescent bulbs are the cheapest and are available in various shapes and sizes.
A dimmer can change the existing bathroom lighting dramatically and should replace the old switches. In this way you can get the right lighting for your bathroom needs. Before embarking on a bathroom remodeling project, consult professional electricians about the lighting which best suits your bathroom.