Your bathroom does not just need to be a place to shave and bathe. You can add excitement to this room and make it a fun place to be. Gone are the days when bathrooms were just equipped with a bright ceiling light and maybe a task light over the mirror. Now there are all sorts of different lighting fixtures available to dress up your bathroom.
Good task lighting for your bathroom is a must. Lighting around the mirror will be your priority concern. Try not to install ceiling lights straight above the mirror, because it will cast shadows. It would be wise to place vertical lights on either side of the mirror. Ensure that they give adequate light. You cannot go wrong with LED light bars or decorative lamps. Overhead lighting above the mirror can be done but is not as good. This type of illumination needs specific measurements; 80″ from the floor ands 2ft long.
If your shower area is a little dark then you can put recessed lighting over it. Remember to put a glass cover on it not plastic as the latter will discolor. You can angle it so that the light accents tiles around the shower area. You can also put illumination over the toilet if necessary.
If you really want to add some excitement to your bathroom you can use different colored bulbs for ambient and accent lighting. This will set a mood and make you feel more relaxed. Blue is a relaxing color. Pink and yellow are also relaxing and can make the bathroom feel more intimate.
Underwater lighting with different colors can be utilized for your spar or Jacuzzi tub. The light will filter through the water and add excitement to your spar experience. Changing colors are fun also red and blue colors are popular.
An exciting trend in bathrooms is to decorate this room in a Japanese style. For lighting this means that you will try to mimic illumination filtered through paper. You can do this by putting lights behind paper panels. This will give a special diffuse illumination in the bathroom. This type of light is very calming and helps you to feel relaxed.
A hanging lamp will also help to create a Japanese atmosphere. You can get a white paper shade to create diffuse illumination. A shoji lamp is one that is made of wood covered with rice paper. You can put this in a corner of your bathroom, for an authentic oriental look, that will make your bathroom unique and personal.
There are numerous ways to add excitement to your bathroom. There are now many more options than plain ceiling lights and a few task lights. With a little thought and imagination you can transform your bathroom into a fun and wonderful place. Why not make your bathroom fun, as you will be spending the beginning and end of the day here.
