Ways to Add Better Lighting in Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are often difficult to get good light in as they’re typically limited when it comes to windows. Which is understandable, as privacy is paramount in their design and function. However, there are ways to add better lighting to your bathroom without sacrificing your privacy. These can range from a simple installation to a more serious remodel, but in the end, you’ll be happy with a brighter, better lit bathroom.
Niche Lighting in the Shower
Showers in particular get dark, but they need appropriate lighting to avoid slips and so you don’t mix up your shampoo bottle with your shower gel. If an overhead light isn’t giving you enough illumination, consider adding niche lighting. Niche lighting adds an indirect light source to an area that highlights it nicely. It’s usually created with subtle uplighting in recessed alcoves. Niche lighting also adds a touch of subtle elegance to any bathroom, making it even more of a spa-like oasis.
The key with niche lighting in the shower is to make sure the lights are waterproof and won’t be directly in the spray of the showerhead. LED strip lights with a good IP rating can be easily added to your shower or most other places in your bathroom, like under cabinets or around mirrors.
A Skylight Over Your Bathtub
The most effective source of natural light is straight from the outdoors through a window. However, if you’re concerned about lack of privacy, a skylight is a great solution. Depending on the angle of the roof and the direction your bathroom faces, your skylight might even let in enough illumination that you don’t even need to flip a lightswitch to see during the day. As a bonus, they can also add extra ventilation to your bathroom, letting out steam and moisture to prevent the growth of mold or mildew.
Aesthetically, skylights are especially nice over a large soaking tub. You can relax in the bath and gaze at the stars or passing clouds. It’s an extremely luxurious feeling you can’t get in any other way.
Vanity Lights Around the Mirror
A classic visual in many old theater dressing rooms, vanity lights can give your bathroom a classic Hollywood look. The lights are especially effective because they bounce off of the surface of the mirror, filling the rest of the bathroom. You can install a mirror that has a subtle light-up frame or you can go with the classic version with the protruding bulbs. Your choice really just depends on your personal aesthetic.
Vanity lights are especially useful when you need light on your face for shaving or doing makeup. You’ll be less likely to miss spots thanks to the lack of shadows on your face. This means you’ll look more put-together, all thanks to your bathroom lighting choice.
Adding light to your bathroom is both useful and can give the room a more personal, luxurious feeling. Talk to our team today to discuss the most effective ways to light up your bathroom during your remodel.
