Bathroom Lighting seems to be one of the least important rooms people consider when it comes to lighting. However,
Lighting is extremely important in the bathroom for purposes such as shaving, makeup, showering, and creating a mood for the room.
Vanity lighitng should be your top priority since these fixtures work the hardest to illuminate the head and face for grooming. The most common mistake people make is putting recessed lighting directly over the mirror. These cast shadows on the face, which make daily grooming rituals difficult. I have had so many customers ask
"me what is the best place to place your bathroom light?" Vertical fixtures or
sconces mounted on either side of the mirror are the best for casting even light across the face. To eliminate shadows under the chin, eyes, and cheeks, fixtures should be mounted on either side 36" to 40" apart. The center of the fixture should be roughly at eye level about 66" off the floor.
Given the size and positioning of some
vanity mirrors, sidelights can be impractical. In this case I would use a bath light over the mirror. It should be placed 75 to 80 inches above the floor. You will want to face the light down so it washes evenly over the hair and face.
The shower is the next important part of the bathroom that needs light. If it is a small bathroom with a clear door then a light is not necessary. However for larger bathrooms with shower curtains it is highly suggested to install a
recessed light with a water proof
shower lens.
To add some ambient light a surface mounted fixture is installed usually in the center of the room. This can also be replaced with an exhaust fan/light
In the contemporary world of business, the Interior designer plays an integral part in projecting the corporate image to the public. We at Grand Light work very closely with our interior designers to ensure complete customer satisfaction. With in the last week we brought into our showroom a class of future designers from Paier College not only for a tour but for an overall education on all the types and forms of lighting. We believe it is very imporatant to help educate our future designers to understand the importance of lighting. We also gave the students a tour of our restoration facility and showed them how to restore an old light fixture to completley new.
