Beyond Know How

When planning a custom home, special attention should be paid to the bathroom lights. Lighing is vital in any area of the home, but the bathroom, where natural light is at a minimum, the lighting plays and even stronger role. Bathroom lights include the vanity lights (the center of the room), ceiling lights, wall sconces, and shower lights. One light or a simple bar light over the vanity mirror is far from good enough in these rooms. Lights need to be spaced out across the entire space so that the shadows flee. I hate dark corners, and more bathroom lighting fixtures instead of less is a better choice. Custom homes should be designed for the home owners and bathroom light is an important part of the overall satisfaction one gains from this small but very relevant room of the house.

Bathroom light fixtures are as varied as the people who purchase them. For homes with a contemporary flair, it is very easy to expand that motif into the bathroom. Contemporary bathroom lighting is available on line and also in many retail stores. Even our classic Lowes and Home Depot have a wide variety in stock. No matter what type you choose, bathroom lights still need to meet the needs of the person using them. Bathroom vanity lights are best when hung such that the person’s forehead is in the brightest light. Exhaust fans can be selected which also have lights. Simple white units are available as well as higher quality lights with fans hidden behind them. One simple bathroom ceiling light will hardly ever light the room in the way in needs lit. Bathroom lights are worthy of special attention and planning by the homeowner.