How Bathroom Lighting Can Impact Your Bathroom

You may have spent plenty of time planning out your lighting for the exterior of your home and in your living room and kitchen, but your bathroom is just as important. The way you arrange your lighting and the light bulbs and fixtures you choose can easily impact the overall feel and even the functionality of your bathroom. We at Precision Decorating can help you ensure that you get your lighting done just right in your bathroom. Here are a few ways your bathroom lighting can impact your bathroom.

• The lighting fixtures and placement matter: Especially if you plan to use a vanity to get ready in the morning, you will want to be sure that you choose bathroom lighting that will alight the entire mirror and vanity without washing out the colors reflected in the mirror or causing any shadows. For the best results, we often recommend a light bar overhead or sconces off to the sides of the mirror. You will also want to place some lights closer to the shower or tub, so you can have sufficient lighting there as well.
• Make the room appear larger: Bathrooms tend to be small and easily feel cramped, and this can make them less appealing. The right bathroom lighting that is expertly placed can highlight just the right areas to make the room feel larger and more spacious.
• The color of your lightbulbs matters: Even the color of your lightbulbs matters when it comes to choosing the perfect bathroom lighting. Fluorescent lightbulbs can be too harsh and wash out all the colors of your bathroom. It’s better to choose either cool or warm color tones that will pair nicely with your bathroom’s overall design and style.

Unfortunately, choosing the perfect bathroom lighting is a lot more than just putting in the first light fixture and light bulb you find in the center of the ceiling. You have a lot more to consider if you want to get the most out of your lighting. You can give us a call if you would like to learn more.