The bathroom has changed considerably over the past couple of decades and is now a place of quiet refuge and serenity, a place where one can lay back in the hot tub and ponder on the day’s activities. Lighting is very often overlooked in this most intimate of rooms and if you are planning a bathroom revamp or would like to brighten things up a little, here are some innovative bathroom lighting ideas to give you some inspiration.
Symmetrical Wall Lights - If you want to move away from the traditional ceiling lighting, consider a couple of wall lights on either side of the bathroom mirror. Frosted glass shades bring an aura of softness into play, or why not opt for solid brass candelabra style units with deep orange bulbs? Another possibility is a couple of LED strips, which will give the room a glitzy feel and with a wide range of colour choices, you can soften the ambiance considerably. You can find articles online giving you bathroom lighting ideas that might just fit in with your chosen look.
Layered Vanity Lighting - This can transform a mediocre bathroom into something truly unique and with dimmer switches, you can go from a bright morning illumination to a soft evening glow at the turn of a dial. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colours here - oranges and blues might add that special tone - and don’t worry about symmetry, focus on providing adequate task lighting.
Daylight Fluorescent Bulbs - Natural light always works well in the bathroom, especially when applying make-up and a couple of cool daylight fluorescent light - horizontal or vertical - will give you that daylight feel. Make sure the colour rendering index (CRI) is 90 or above, as this reflects light as daylight would. Stainless steel or matte aluminium are both great finishes, depending on the décor. If you are looking for a wide selection of bathroom lighting Perth stores can provide, check out the online suppliers, who stock an extensive range of stylish and elegant bathroom lighting fixtures.
Recessed Lighting - If you want to create some effective shadowing, recess lighting offers great potential. Stick with something of eye height, with shading that takes away the glare and again, dimmer switches are ideal here. A single ceiling light can be utilised when you want daylight type illumination, otherwise, the recess units are more than adequate for a softer illumination.
Floor Level Lighting - This is not the exclusive property of the bedroom, as LED strips can give you all the illumination you need for a long soak after a hard day at the office. These do not need to be used during the day, as the natural light from the windows and your ceiling light will be more than adequate.
Of course, a lot depends on the bathroom décor, but don’t make the mistake of under lighting, as this will limit your options. LED solutions allow you to be far more creative and by adding dimmer switches, you can dramatically alter the ambiance. Always remember that shadows will be cast and too much light in one area will create a black hole in the bathroom.
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