The Importance of Proper Bathroom Lighting

Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 12:26 am

Proper lighting is important in any home both for safety and ambiance. Nowhere is it more important though than in the bathroom. The importance of proper bathroom lighting revolves around just a few things.

The primary thing to consider is having enough light in the bathroom. When choosing a light fixture, look for a multi bulb assembly that gives off plenty of light. Having a multi bulb assembly offers two great benefits, more light and if one bulb burns out you still have light!

There are two different types of lighting systems that can be used, direct and indirect.

Indirect lighting offers diffused overall lighting for the entire bath. Here what you’re shooting for is to bounce the light off the walls and ceiling. Indirect lighting will offer a nice gentle glow to beautify the entire room.

Direct lighting can offer a spotlight accent anywhere needed. Spotlights will add accent areas. This can help with cleaning up any fine hairs that might be hiding behind the sink.

Choosing the right type of light is important as well. While compact fluorescent bulbs are a great way to save energy, unfortunately they don’t give off a natural light. There are a few options here, you could either go with normal incandescent bulbs or you can add an extra light.

Why not add a lighted make up mirror to the bathroom. The natural light is just what’s needed for make up application or getting a close shave. Not only do lighted bathroom mirrors provide much needed light but they also most offer slight magnification to help find the elusive stray hair or smudged eyeliner.

The importance of proper bathroom lighting is key to beautifying one of the most practical rooms in the home. Whether you choose direct or indirect lighting, incandescent or fluorescent, lighting up the bath is important to ensure safety, sanitation, and overall effect.

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