How to Choose Light Fixtures for a Bathroom

Bathroom lighting fixtures can be used to establish mood, illuminate a vanity or offer direct light for tasks like applying makeup and shaving. When choosing lighting fixture that is best for your bathroom, you'll want to consider the color of your walls, the size of your bathroom, the décor in your bathroom and the objective of your lighting scheme. By deciding how you want to use your light fixture, you can better select the light fixture that is most able to fulfill your lighting objective.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Light vanity fixture
• Base light fixture
• Ceiling lighting fixture
• Bathroom bar light
• Illumination fixture

1. Acquire a single or multiple light vanity fixture. Choose between a 1-light, 2-light, 3-light or 4-light vanity fixture depending on the size of your bathroom. Additional light vanity fixtures are available, including 6-light and 9-light vanity fixtures. Vanity lights are placed above a vanity.

2. Choose a base light fixture. Available in a variety of finishes, base light fixtures are ideal for any bathroom style and do not require a vanity. The fixture is attached and hangs from the ceiling.

3. Select a ceiling lighting fixture. Generally mounted to the ceiling with a dome enclosure, ceiling lighting fixture are available in a range of styles, including contemporary, classic and traditional varieties.

4. Pick bathroom bar lighting. Available in a variety of styles, bathroom bar lighting can offer dramatic or ambient lighting. Choose from a variety of finishes, colors, glass and sizes.

5. Find an illumination fixture. Often crafted with mirrors or halogen bulbs, illumination fixtures offer soft light and can be used to accent an area in your bathroom, including a vanity or shower.

Tips & Warnings

• Match your light fixture with the color, style and size of your bathroom.

References

• Residential Landscape, Lighting & Design; Quadruple Light Wall Sconce- Line Voltage