Your bathroom should be a relaxing space to unwind or get ready for the day. But even the fanciest bathroom can feel yucky without good lighting. The right lights can make you feel awake in the morning, see clearly while you brush your teeth, and set a calming mood for a bubble bath.
Bright light for seeing: This helps you see well when you're doing things like shaving or putting on makeup. It's often placed above the mirror, called a vanity light.
General light for the whole room: This gives a soft glow to the whole bathroom, so you're not stumbling around in the dark. This usually comes from a light on the ceiling.
Light That Sticks Out a Bit: Gives a bit more style than a close-to-ceiling light, good for any size bathroom.
Vanity Light: This goes above the mirror to light up your face for shaving, makeup, and brushing your teeth. You can even get one with a dimmer switch to change how bright it is.
Extra Ideas for Even More Light
Lights on the wall: These can be on either side of the mirror or anywhere on the walls for a fancy feel and extra light.
Lights in the shower/tub: Waterproof lights can make showering or bathing feel more relaxing like you're at a spa.
Night light: A small, soft light that helps you see at night without being too bright.
Picking the Perfect Lights
Small bathroom? One ceiling light and a good vanity light might be enough.
Big bathroom? You might need more than one light source.
Like modern style? Choose sleek and simple lights.
Want something classic? Look for lights with a more traditional design.
Think about how you use the bathroom: Do you need a super bright light for makeup, or is a softer light okay?
By thinking about these things, you can pick lights that make your bathroom both beautiful and easy to use. So ditch the dim bathroom and light it up for a happy and healthy you!