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