How to Install Flattering Lighting in the Bathroom from freeamfva's blog

How to Install Flattering Lighting in the Bathroom

Our lighting designer friend Thomas Paterson, founder of London- and Mexico City–based Lux Populi, is a bit of zealot when it comes to his mission: He wants to make the principles of good-quality home lighting available to everyone. Fully cognizant of the fact that hiring a lighting designer isn’t at the top of most renovators’ lists, he’s generously agreed to share his tips for lighting every room in the house. First up, the bathroom, one of the most challenging rooms to light well.Get more news about Modern Plaster Lights,you can vist our website!

“If you use an exposed lamp, try experimenting with mirror crown lamps, says Paterson, referring to what are also known as half-chrome light bulbs. “The light they provide can be softer and more elegant.”

Small rooms like bathrooms are generally difficult to light because they’re prone to shadows, especially if they’re cluttered. Add the many angles of light reflection caused by mirrors and the challenges increase significantly.

If you have white or pale walls, the simplest and most effective way to light a bathroom is with diffuse ceiling lights. “A simple glowing center light is a great way to push a lot of light into a bathroom and if you have pale walls, it will bounce and bounce, ” says Paterson.

Sconces can be an effective way to light a bathroom and in a light, bright, reflective bathroom, they can even provide enough light on their own. “It’s important to focus on the effect of the fixture as much as the look—turn it on in the store and stand just to the side of it as if it were on the side of a mirror,” says Paterson. “Does your face look good? Ask a friend, take a selfie, or whip out the makeup compact.”

If you plan to use downlights—ceiling-inset spotlights—in your bathroom, Paterson has a few warnings: “All too often, people use downlights over the vanity thinking this will light the mirror,” he says. “The problem is that the light from downlights goes straight down, and like kids playing with a flashlight, scary shadows occur.” Downlights should be positioned close to the mirror with the light directed to shine into the mirror so that the light reflects back out onto your face. To avoid shadows, position downlights around the sides of the room as opposed to the middle. And if you have light-colored countertops, they’ll reflect the light back up from the downlights.

Maximum light for detailed work can be achieved with vertical fluorescent light fixtures positioned on either side of a mirror. “This provides lots of light without shadows and can create very appealing and glamorous light if you use a warm bulb,” says Paterson. “On the other hand, if you want the precise light that surgeons require, use a cold white bulb. It all comes down to personal taste.”