How to Best Light Your Bathroom

23 Jan

How do you get your bathroom light right? The best bathrooms strike a perfect balance between relaxation and function, and lighting is essential lighting in achieving this. Bathroom time involves important tasks.

Here are 4 tips for perfect, unique lighting that gets the mix of moody and bright just right.

LIGHT FROM THE SIDE

The secret to achieving a flawless finish is to light your face on either side rather than a light in the centre of the room or one directly above you. If you wanted to get the lighting perfect, you could create a Hollywood lighting effect all around the mirror for perfectly even lighting, however a light on each side of the mirror is very effective.

The HD2 & HD3 wall light range is a perfect choice for creating even illumination

STAY WARM

A bathroom should be lit with a warm light rather than cool lighting options, using LED globes of 3000K. LED are amore energy efficient option and take care of the planet by reducing greenhouse emissions and take care of the planet and lower your electricity bill - on top of all these features, they ensure an even skin tone.

KEEP IT SEPARATE

Have more than one light source in the bathroom. You may want to switch on lights beside your mirror when applying make-up or you may want to create a relaxing atmosphere with softer, moody lighting above your bath. Choose lighting designs that are not susceptible to mould or mildew, we wouldn't recommend shades made from fabric.

The Ziggy pendant light with it's perforated aluminium, features a bold, graphic design that will cast a beautiful ambient pattern perfect for relaxing baths.

BE FLEXIBLE

Adjustable lights can also be effective in a bathroom when it comes to transforming the space's utility and ambience. Te best lighting for your bathroom should provide balance between form and function and should illuminate important tasks while also setting the mood. Our extensive collection of design ensure you will get your bathroom lighting just right.