Bathroom Lighting

Bathroom lighting is extremely important. How you light your bathroom determines the mood of the room, and certain types of lighting work better for certain bathroom designs. You don't want overly bright lights in a rustic designed bathroom. Just as certain types of vanity lights are better for certain types of bathrooms, your bathroom's ideal lighting will depend on room design, set up, and personal taste.

There are several different "types" of lighting that you can use in a bathroom. The light makes a difference in mood, and what type of light you want will also partially depend on function. Here is a brief run down of some of the options:

1) Accent bathroom lighting. This style of light is exactly what it sounds like: used to accentuate a bathroom's lighting. It can be added for a dramatic and decorative touch but is not necessary.

2) Ambient bathroom lighting. This type of lighting should act as the general lighting of the room. Recessed light fixtures are popular, because then you can have light in the little nooks and crannies of the room without a big glass cover sticking out.

3) Task bathroom lighting. Task lighting is designed to be around a mirror and provides an abundance of light so you can check the smallest details while grooming.

4) Natural bathroom lighting. This isn't always an option, but for small bathrooms located in the right part of the house, you can create a row of small windows above, which lets the light come into the bathroom.

These are only four of the types of possible bathroom lighting that individuals can use, but they are among the most popular choices. Based on how you want your bathroom to look, and what your needs are, most likely one of these types of bathroom lighting will work perfectly for your needs.