Of all the rooms in our homes, the bathroom is probably one of the hardest in which to get the lighting just right. For a single room that’s required to fulfil a number of roles, it’s important that our choice of bathroom light fixtures are able to cope with many demands – whether that be providing a bright functional space in the morning when we’re rushing to get ready for a hard day at work, or offering relaxing sanctuary in the evening when we’re soaking the stress away in the tub. By using some of the modern light fixtures available today we can create a number of moods in the room, ensuring that whatever the time of day and whatever the use we’re putting the room to, the level of light will be appropriate to our needs.
A great idea is to use a number of low-voltage downlighters recessed into the ceiling, rather than just one central fixed light. This will give a more natural spread of light, making sure that wherever we are in the room we’re not standing in our own shadow. In larger bathrooms splitting the lights into zones, and having each zone powered by a separate switch, gives greater options when it comes to varying the light.
Some of the more important tasks we perform in the bathroom are probably shaving or applying make-up, and so you want to give yourself the best chance of doing the best job. Illuminated magnifying bathroom mirrors are perfect for when we’re doing anything that requires a close-up view of our face, or anything of a fiddly nature. Illuminated mirrors also give a great light for a relaxing soak in the bath when you leave the main ceiling lights switched off, and so provide an easy option to vary the light for those who might have a smaller room.
With a few simple tricks and adjustments to your lights, you can turn a clinical functional room into a luxurious home spa. If you’ve always wanted a bathroom like a boutique hotel, you’ve just got to start with the lights.