| Proper interior bathroom lighting provides | | | | to cast light downward, while the sconces are |
| comfortable, adequate, un-shadowed light. There are | | | | intended to illuminate from the sides. The bath and |
| several styles of bathroom lighting, and proper | | | | vanity fixture should be about the same width as |
| placement of your lighting is important for best | | | | your mirror. When hanging the fixture, take into |
| results. | | | | consideration the relative heights of your family and |
| Styles of Bathroom Lighting | | | | install the lighting at about average forehead height. |
| Bath and Vanity (also called a bath bar) has two or | | | | An average height in most homes is about 66" from |
| more bulbs and is installed over the mirror and sink. | | | | the finished floor. The mirror should be hung 1-5" |
| The number of bulbs you will require depends on the | | | | below the bottom of the fixture. The sconces should |
| length of your mirror. | | | | be equal height on either side of the mirror and |
| Adding Sconces to the sides of a mirror can help | | | | positioned to fill in the sides of your face with light. |
| even out the light on your face and eliminate | | | | Most bathrooms will also require at least one ceiling |
| shadows during activities such as makeup application | | | | fixture to properly illuminate the remaining area of |
| and shaving. In addition, sconces add a decorative | | | | the bathroom. If your bathroom has additional |
| touch to help complete your overall bathroom design. | | | | alcoves you may want to consider adding small |
| Ceiling Lighting is used in addition to the lighting | | | | fixtures in those areas for even overall lighting. |
| around the mirror. Ceiling lighting helps to illuminate the | | | | Matching your lighting and plumbing fixtures |
| rest of the bathroom and can be used in the center | | | | Consider the finish of your bath faucets when |
| of the room or in alcoves to improve overall | | | | purchasing your new light fixtures. Most |
| conformability and safety. | | | | manufacturers offer a variety of finishes to match |
| Lighting Placement | | | | bathroom faucets, lighting and accessories for a |
| The purpose of mirror lighting is to surround your | | | | cohesive overall design. |
| face with light. A Bath and Vanity fixture is intended | | | | |