Friday, May 30, 2014

Bathroom Lighting

The lighting in your bathroom is a key aspect of the overall look and feel of the space. Here at Coordinated Kitchen & Bath we have highlighted five useful tips to ensure the lighting in your bathroom looks fantastic.

Decorative: Decorative lights are often used in conjunction with other task lights to help create a mood or feel in the bathroom. To ensure coordination within the space, match finishes, materials, and accents.

Recessed: Creates a clean and open feel. The lights unobtrusively blend into the structure of the bathroom. Make sure the lights are close enough to the mirror that they won’t create annoying shadows when you use the space.

Besides the mirror: Putting lighting besides the bathroom mirror will often result in even open lighting, thereby reducing shadows and glare. Place the light at face level on either side of the mirror. This will allow you to easily do tasks in front of your mirror as the lights will accentuate contrast and colour, while contributing a nice accent to the rest of the space.

On the mirror: Ensure that both sides of the light are finished as the mirror will reflect the back of the light. If you want a sleek and modern look for your bathroom this may be the option for you, as the light can seamlessly blend into its environment.