Bathroom lights have two main jobs. They provide bright, functional illumination when it’s necessary, such as while shaving or applying makeup, and they set the mood when it’s time to relax and pamper yourself. If you’re about to remodel your bathroom and want to upgrade the lighting, it’s wise to treat the space to both aspects. The following tips will help create a bathroom lighting scheme you’ll enjoy for years. 

How to Approach Bathroom Lighting in a Remodeling Project

1. Don’t Discount Daylight

Consider installing a sizable window or skylight in your bathroom, or enlarge an existing window depending on space and structural requirements. Timely daylight exposure helps maintain the body’s circadian rhythms that manage wake and sleep cycles. It also reduces the need for artificial light, which helps keep utility bills reasonable. If privacy is an issue, opt for bottom-up window treatments that still allow sunlight to stream through. 

2. Work With Layers

Layer bathroom lights according to different uses. Ambient lighting, such as flush mounts and pendants, provides general illumination for the whole space, while task lighting focuses on activities like bathing and getting ready for work or events. If the bathroom remodel includes features you wish to highlight, such as unique artwork or a mural on one wall, add accent lighting as a third layer. 

3. Include a Dimmer Switch

Request dimmer switch installation from lighting contractors to enable you to change the amount of light in the room to fit any given mood. For example, brighter bathroom lights provide optimal illumination for vanity activities, while dimmer lights create ambiance during bubble bath and showering sessions. A dimmer switch also helps energy bills because the lights aren’t at full capacity every time they’re on. 

4. Avoid the Vanity Mirror 

Avoid or take out lights installed above your vanity mirror. Lights above mirrors make using them challenging because they create shadows under the eyes, nose, and chin. The unflattering light also pulls focus to the forehead. Stick to lights on either side of the vanity for flattering illumination that makes primping easy instead of stress-inducing. 

Discuss the best bathroom lights for your remodel with the expert contractors at Etheridge Electric Company. Serving home and business owners throughout the Hahira, GA, area for over 45 years, these contractors offer outlet and light fixture installations, landscape lighting, and electrical remodeling services. Call (229) 794-2148 today to request a free estimate or send a message online about your bathroom’s needs.