Improving Bathroom Lighting
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Home lighting generally comprise of three or four basic types of lighting which if included in a room can help in bringing the desired effect. These are : task lighting, general lighting, accent lighting and decorative lighting.
A good lighting plan is a must for every home, in fact for every area of the house including a bathroom. For lighting a bathroom properly, the most important component is task lighting as various activities are carried out there such as shaving, applying make up etc. So, it is always good to have task lights around the vanity mirrors so that these tasks can be performed conveniently.
It is always suggested that the task lights be installed either above the vanity mirror or on both the sides as this will reduce the shadow effect and will help in doing the job without straining the eyes.
Vanity is one area in the bathroom that should have sufficient lighting for every task. So, it is good to have incandescent or halogen fixtures around this area.
One of the simplest techniques that you can use to ensure that you will always have enough light is to “over light” the space and then use dimmers to control the amount of light that you want or need at any given moment.
Recessed down lights should not be used to light your face while standing at a mirror because the light coming from these fixtures will cause too many shadows on your face. Recessed down lights can be used in other parts of the bathroom for general lighting but not for task lighting at the vanity mirror.
Along with the other areas, do not forget to light areas such as shower, tub or jacuzzi which are often neglected by many. Recessed lights can work well here. You can use them with special shower trims with domed glass diffuser to give a better look.
Always remember that light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.
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