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Bathroom Lighting Options
When it comes to lighting, bathrooms are
probably given the least consideration of all the rooms
in the house. On the contrary, bathroom lighting is extremely
vital and should be properly considered. After all, this
is typically the room where everyone puts on their face
for the day and without proper lighting, who knows what
embarrassing face you'll walk out with. Not to mention,
the right bathroom lighting can make the bathroom look so
much more gracious. For these reasons, it is important to
take the time to sort through all the different lighting
options.
You should consider task lighting, ambient
lighting, and accent lighting. Task, or vanity, lighting
is a key component because these fixtures work the hardest
to illuminate the head and face for grooming. Ambient lighting
is most often supplied by a central fixture; usually a surface-mounted
ceiling light and it will create the overall mood of the
room. Accent lighting includes the small recessed spotlights
used to highlight artwork and accent showers.
Other lighting aspects to consider include
bulb types, dimmers, proper placement to eliminate shadows,
and overall aesthetics. An interior decorator and/or lighting
professional will be able to help you plan out your lighting
scheme with more expertise. All the different lighting elements
quickly become overwhelming for homeowners that aren't experienced
with this particular area of remodeling.
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