How to Choose the Right Vanity Light Fixture
A vanity light fixture will dress up any vanity while at the same time adding light to any size bathroom. When choosing a vanity light fixture, determine the size and style of your current vanity while also considering your bathroom decor. Together these elements will help you to choose a vanity light fixture that is right for your bathroom. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide which size light fixture is appropriate for your bathroom. Choose a small light fixture for standard size bathrooms or a double or triple light fixture for double occupancy bathrooms (those shared by one or more persons). Double occupancy bathrooms are traditionally larger in size than single bathrooms and require additional direct light at the vanity. Two- and three-light vanity fixtures are common; however, six-light and nine-light vanity fixtures, for example, are also available.
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Decide which style is appropriate for your bathroom. Choose between antique, bronze or opal glass light fixtures for a more classically styled bathroom. Choose a sleek and metallic light fixture for a bathroom with more contemporary décor. Nickel or chrome finished light fixtures complement a more minimalist approach to bathroom decor.
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Decide if you want a fixed or adjustable light fixture. Some vanity light fixtures feature bulbs that face up to down, while others are fixed.
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Consider how to position the light fixture in relation to the vanity. As a general rule, position the light fixture and medicine cabinet over the vanity so the area is balanced symmetrically. Always consider the length of the light fixture in relation to the length of the vanity.
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Consider if you want a light fixture crafted with a diffuser. Choose a diffuser for soft, even illumination. Standard light fixtures with single bulbs and no diffuser are generally crafted for bright, direct light; however, use colored glass to soften the amount of light and how it floods the vanity. Because diffusers eliminate shadows across the face which can aid in applying makeup, diffusers are commonly a favorite choice among female consumers.
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Tips & Warnings
Vanity light fixtures can vary by price and are available at large retailers such as Target, Better Homes and Gardens and online stores such as Doland Designs.
