Everyone has different tastes; that's why there are so many
different types of bathroom décor. But one thing is constant
despite your décor: the need for clear, sharp light. For
bathroom lighting, fixtures can make all the difference in the
world.
When choosing your bathroom light fixtures styles, keep in mind
that your real goal is to make yourself look great, not to make
your bathroom look great. You have a practical job to do -
grooming and looking your best - and this is what your bathroom
light fixtures are to help accomplish.
1) Realize That Vanity Counts
Vanity lighting or mirror lighting in the bathroom is crucial;
everyone's walked into the bathroom where the lighting makes
anyone look greenish or pale.
Without good un-shadowed light in a bathroom, it's impossible to
look your best outside the bathroom also, because you can't see
yourself properly when you're putting on make up. This need for
clear, un-shadowed lighting is what makes bathroom light
fixtures so important. When choosing fixtures, bear in mind that
the clearer your lens or shade is, the more light it will
release into the bathroom.
2) Place Fixtures To "Support" Your Face
Placement is a second, important consideration for your bathroom
light fixtures. Ideally, you should surround your face with the
best light possible, minimizing shadows under the chin and eyes,
and illuminating your cheeks and forehead properly.
You don't have to use Hollywood strips with a half-dozen lights
down each side of your mirror, but you should definitely use
more than one bathroom light fixture. Ideally, you should have
at least one on either side of the mirror.
Don't place them above your head; instead, take into
consideration the relative heights of your family, and try to
place your bathroom light fixtures at about average forehead
height. This will minimize shadows on all sides of the face.
Keep bathroom light fixtures at least two and a half feet apart;
this shouldn't be a problem, since the average bathroom mirror
is at least this width.
If you want to mount your bathroom light fixtures directly on
your mirror, that's fine too; but look at them against a mirror
before choosing to do this, as some fixtures just don't look
good in this setting. You may want an additional bathroom light
fixture on the ceiling if you have a large or a dark bathroom.
3) Choose Good Lighting - Match Your Fixtures To The Lighting
When choosing your bathroom light fixtures, you should always
consider what kind of lights you plan to use. In general,
fluorescent is not a great choice; it tends to make people
greenish or washed out. Instead, go for incandescent bulbs, or
bulbs that advertise their similarity to daylight. Remember that
the wrong bulb can make anyone look terrible. If you know of a
place with bathroom lights that make you look terrific, see if
you can find out what kind of lights they use, and go for these.
Bathroom light fixtures should not change the color of the light
inside them; instead, they should release the light clearly and
brightly.
Fixtures should be easy enough to maintain and should be
guaranteed. Before installing them permanently, hold them up to
daylight and be certain you like what you see.
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