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The 3 Layers of Bathroom Light Fixtures
Posted by GuestPoster in -Home Improvement
When designing your bathroom lighting plan you will need to cover the ‘3 Layers of Lighting’. Lighting in a bathroom can serve 3 different purposes and they are, task lighting, ambient lighting, and accent lighting.
Planning the right bathroom light fixtures for task lighting is quite simple, yet it is often overlooked. Incorrect task lighting, the main area being around the mirror (vanity lighting), can cause shadows to be cast over the face. This makes it harder for people to groom. Simply place one vertical sconce light on both sides of the mirror, attaching them to the wall, and attach one horizontal sconce right above the mirror. This will ensure that you have even lighting, making it easier to perform daily grooming tasks.
After planning out your task lighting, the next important layer of lighting to focus on is ambient lighting. Smaller bathrooms will only require one or two additional lights, usually recessed light fixtures, which are the most common modern bathroom light fixtures used today. If you have a larger bathroom you can be a bit more creative and choose from: a mini chandelier, hanging ceiling lights, wall washers, rope lights, uplighters, or even cove lighting.
If there is a certain area, a piece of artwork, a vase of flowers, that you want to highlight, then accent lighting will provide what you are looking for. This kind of lighting is common in high-end homes or 5 star hotels. It is a great way of adding purpose to extra lighting in your bathroom. The best bathroom light fixtures for this job are recessed lights or uplighters, ones that can be tilted so you can point them to the area you want to highlight.
When it comes to bathroom lighting there are the 3 main purposes, task, ambient and accent. There are also many different styles of bathroom light fixtures you can choose from to fit into your design: chrome, modern, rustic, and many others. By providing enough light, in the right places, you will make you bathroom a comfortable and practical space.
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