Bathroom Lighting Advice

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms inhave lighting incorporated into themselves. Your
the home to illuminate correctly. After all, we startmirror should also be lighted correctly to create light
and end each day in there. Bathroom lighting needsaround the face area.
to be bright and fresh, giving good visibility for tasksA good solution is a halogen downlight from the
like shaving or washing. There are many options forceiling or fluorescent strip over the mirror.
putting lighting in the bathroom.For general illumination in the bathroom it’s worth
By fitting the right lighting in your bathroom, you willusing downlights (their halogen colour is really
create a haven of peace. In the morning, it can be arefreshing) or ceiling fitting.
bright place full of light, encouraging the start to aYou can also use dimmer switches that are just ideal
new day. In the evening, though, it might be a placeif you need a lot of light in the morning (turn them on
of perfect relaxation after a long day.full) whereas in the evening, for a relaxing bath, just
First of all, you should make the most of any naturaldim them to a glow.
light filtering into the room. It is advisable to removeHalogen lights provide the perfect setting when you
any blinds and curtains. You can also buy aare unwinding in a walk-in shower or roll top bath
“do-it-yourself” window frosting kit whichbecause they can be recessed into the ceiling and
provides an economical way to making yourcolour filters are available. You can change the mood
bathroom private but bright.with just the touch of a button.
Another option is to use mirrors to increase the sizeRemember that safety regulations are strict for
of your bathroom. They will also reflect the lightbathroom conditions so make sure the lights
source.you’re installing are suitable. Make sure all the
It is worth paying special attention to the bathroomlong switches are outside the bathroom or are fitted
mirror as a diffused glass light will give you a goodwith a pull cord.
source of light where it’s needed. New mirrors