| The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in | | | | have lighting incorporated into themselves. Your |
| the home to illuminate correctly. After all, we start | | | | mirror should also be lighted correctly to create light |
| and end each day in there. Bathroom lighting needs | | | | around the face area. |
| to be bright and fresh, giving good visibility for tasks | | | | A good solution is a halogen downlight from the |
| like shaving or washing. There are many options for | | | | ceiling 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 will | | | | using downlights (their halogen colour is really |
| create a haven of peace. In the morning, it can be a | | | | refreshing) or ceiling fitting. |
| bright place full of light, encouraging the start to a | | | | You can also use dimmer switches that are just ideal |
| new day. In the evening, though, it might be a place | | | | if 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 natural | | | | dim them to a glow. |
| light filtering into the room. It is advisable to remove | | | | Halogen lights provide the perfect setting when you |
| any blinds and curtains. You can also buy a | | | | are unwinding in a walk-in shower or roll top bath |
| “do-it-yourself” window frosting kit which | | | | because they can be recessed into the ceiling and |
| provides an economical way to making your | | | | colour 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 size | | | | Remember that safety regulations are strict for |
| of your bathroom. They will also reflect the light | | | | bathroom conditions so make sure the lights |
| source. | | | | you’re installing are suitable. Make sure all the |
| It is worth paying special attention to the bathroom | | | | long switches are outside the bathroom or are fitted |
| mirror as a diffused glass light will give you a good | | | | with a pull cord. |
| source of light where it’s needed. New mirrors | | | | |