Sufficient lighting is essential in all parts of your home, especially in the bathroom. If you are giving this room a makeover, make sure to discuss lighting with your bathroom remodeler. With the right balance of natural and artificial lighting, you’ll have a space that’s safe, attractive and functional. The proper placement of light sources is also key to achieving a well-lit bathroom.
Here are more do’s and don’ts of bathroom lighting.
Do’s
Allow Natural Light in Your Space
The more natural light you can bring into your bathroom, the better. To maintain the privacy of your space, consider adding a skylight or placing windows higher up on the wall. Sunlight will improve your mood, make your bathroom look fresher and even help you save on energy costs.
Select the Right Bulbs
Warm bulbs are most similar to natural light and at night, they can help you relax. In contrast, cool lighting can make your bathroom look uninviting. It’s a good idea to choose bright bulbs of at least 150 watts and dimmer ones for your overhead fixtures.
Choose the Right Location for Your Lights
Where your bathroom contractor installs lighting fixtures matters. Overhead lighting helps with functionality and ambience. Having a light between you and the mirror will prevent shadows from falling on your face. Mixing and matching different types of lighting will allow you to change the atmosphere of your bathroom, depending on the time of day.
Don’ts
Insufficient Lighting
While your bathroom may not be that big, it still needs several layers of lights. Using layered lighting will create a well-lit room. It involves using ambient light to illuminate the room, task lighting for certain areas and accent lighting to bring attention to interesting parts of the room.
Failing to Consider Color
Aside from color temperature, you also need to consider the color rendering index (CRI) of the bulbs you will purchase. CRI refers to how realistic a light source produces color compared to a natural light source. Avoid light bulbs with low CRI; they tend to make colors dull and give the room an odd look.
Skipping Dimmable Fixtures
Another feature to consider when remodeling your bathroom is dimmable fixtures. Excessive amounts of artificial lighting can negatively affect your sleep-wake patterns, making it harder for you to fall asleep at night. Dimmable lights help you to relax at night and can also help reduce your energy bills.
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