Great bathroom lighting can significantly enhance the overall design and functionality of your bathroom. It can transform a dreary space into a bright, inviting area, making your daily routines more enjoyable. Poor lighting on the other hand can cause shadows, glare and an unpleasant ambiance, which are all undesirable in a bathroom setting. This makes having well planned lighting within this space extremely important as it can not only highlight your bathroom’s best features, but also ensure functionality of the space.
A lighting plan is essential for any bathroom renovation or design, and we will outline the types of lighting available, where they should be placed to sure they effectively illuminate the space. An expert designer considers your bathroom’s specifics when creating a lighting plan, analysing the layout to ensure functional light placement. For example, placing a downlight directly above where you stand at your vanity can cast shadows on your face, making it difficult to use the mirror effectively. These small details are crucial for the success of your bathroom design and can easily be overlooked by a less experienced team.
Types of Bathroom Lighting
General Lighting
General lighting provides overall illumination for the entire room, making it easy to move around, with common fixtures including wall lights and downlights. This type of lighting ensures that the bathroom is well lit and safe to navigate.
Task Lighting
This lighting is designed to illuminate specific areas where you perform tasks, such as the vanity. These lights can be mounted on the wall or ceiling and are often adjustable to direct light where needed. Taks lighting is essential for activities like shaving, applying makeup or styling hair.
Mood Lighting
Mood lighting creates a specific atmosphere within your bathroom. Strip lights are an excellent choice for adding ambiance and can also serve as task lighting if needed. These lights can highlight particular areas of the bathroom or provide a relaxing glow, enhancing the overall mood of the space.
Lighting a Small Bathroom
Lighting in a small bathroom requires even more careful consideration based on several factors, including the amount of light desired, ceiling height and the reflectiveness of wall materials. For high ceilings, pendant lights can draw the eye upward, creating a sense of space. In tiny bathrooms, wall lights can be avoided to save space at eye level. Reflective surfaces like white walls can make the most of a single overhead light, while darker textured walls might require additional lighting sources. Creative use of general, task and mood lighting can make even the smallest bathroom feel spacious and well lit.
Vanity and Mirror Lighting
Proper lighting for your vanity and mirror is essential, as these areas are focal points in your bathroom. Light directed from the mirror toward the face is most effective, ideally using fixtures with diffusers to avoid glare. LED strips around the mirror or within the frame can add subtle ambiance and are energy efficient, while for the more extravagant you can get smart mirrors with built in lighting and other features. A professional can help you choose the best lighting options for your vanity, ensuring both functionality and style.
Great lighting can transform your bathroom into a delightful space where you’ll love to spend time. We understand the importance of well planned lighting in creating a functional and beautiful bathroom. So if you’re considering upgrading your bathroom, then why not contact our experts today.
