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Bathroom Lighting Buying Guide

A dark and gloomy bathroom can put off anybody! Bathroom lighting should be chosen depending on the size and location of the bathroom. The type of lighting is decided based on the application or bathroom interiors.

What Kind of Lighting to Opt For?

In a bathroom, you may require lights to illuminate various locations such as the sink, the toilet or the bath tub or shower enclosure. You need to choose suitable lighting for each of these. For instance, you need to opt for enclosed lighting where water wil be splashed about. Wall sconces, lamps and shades protect the bulb lights in an attractive way. '''Task Lighting''' – The task lights are mostly small in size and placed on either side of the mirror to facilitating enough light for shaving, brushing teeth or washing face. Task lights are required mainly above the sink. Another type of task light is the mirror lighting arranged in such a way that the lights illuminates the mirror. Generally, task lighting are LED based. '''Recessed flood lights – '''In combination with other general form of lighting, recessed flood lights help prevent scary shadowing effects often present in a bathroom. Recessed lights are also suitable for those, who wish to have a relaxed and stress free, warm bubble bath after a strenuous day at work. '''Accent lights – '''Accent lights are mainly used to decorate bathroom vanity items, shelves and cabinets. They are focussed upward to enhance the beauty of the item placed in the beam of light, when other lights are dim.

Kinds of Lighting

'''Bathroom Wall lights''' – Wall lighting not just illuminates the bathroom, but also brings out the texture and colour of your wall. Wall mountable lamps and light fixtures provide even lighting from all angles. '''Bathroom Ceiling lights''' – Ceiling lights come into use when there is less space on the walls. Pendant lights and lamps are suited for this purpose. Another instance is the bathroom shower light. It is a downlight that provides light to the shower cubicle. 

Some Helpful Ideas

* White lights are preferable in the bathroom. Natural light focussed through bathroom windows and vents is a welcome choice. * If you have a small bathroom, fix mirrors at strategic points to create an illusion of space. * Try to avoid falling in the ‘shadow trap’ by placing lights at the correct spots. Light vanity strips are appropriate for the bathroom as they provide equal and functional lighting. * Decorative bathroom lighting comes in various styles and structures to suit varying budgets and tastes. * Wrought iron, stainless steel, chrome and bronze fixtures are beautiful ways to enhance the ambience.

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