{"id":19489,"date":"2020-05-08T20:50:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/?p=19489"},"modified":"2020-05-08T20:50:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:50:23","slug":"layered-bathroom-lighting-to-brighten-up-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/layered-bathroom-lighting-to-brighten-up-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Layered Bathroom Lighting to Brighten Up Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A well-lit room is a well-loved room. <a href=\"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/bathroom-lighting-balancing-form-and-function\/\">Layered lighting<\/a> can turn any dark and dreary room into one with a bright and welcoming atmosphere, and no room needs that more than the one where you get ready every day: the bathroom. Adequate <a aria-label=\"lighting (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/lighting-635.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lighting<\/a> is important for all the little tasks you do in the bathroom to prepare yourself for the day, and having multiple fixtures will only help when you&#8217;re brushing your teeth, putting on makeup, or shaving. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start With Traditional Top-Down Vanity Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19499\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2020\/05\/recessed-bathroom-lighting.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/recessed-bathroom-lighting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/recessed-bathroom-lighting-400x242.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Top-down lighting can cover your mirror and most of a smaller bathroom by itself, but benefits from layering for a more complete bathroom  (by Fredman Design Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having a simple two-to-four bulb <a aria-label=\"bar light (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/bathroom-lighting-636.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bar light<\/a> above the vanity  is traditionally where bathroom lighting begins and ends. If you&#8217;re only going to have one light in the room (typical for a half-bath), this is the best place to put it as you get overall room and top-down mirror coverage in one. However, having a single light like this casts a lot of shadows, making the corners of your bathroom dark and your reflection in the mirror less clear and accurate. In a larger bathroom, you&#8217;ll need lights in other places as well if you want a well-lit space. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Some Side-By-Side Sconces<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19497\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2020\/05\/wall-sconces.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wall-sconces.jpg 365w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wall-sconces-292x400.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><figcaption>Even better than top-down lighting, side by side sconces light up all sides of your face for excellent task lighting (by Park and Oak Design)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another popular place for bathroom lighting is having <a aria-label=\"sconces (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/wall-sconces-643.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sconces<\/a> on either side of your mirror. An alternative to top-down lighting, these help illuminate your face from more angles than a single top-down wall light, making it easier to apply makeup or shave. Wall sconces work very well in the bathroom as the sole source of light or as a layer of lighting, meaning that no matter how well-lit you want your space they are a good choice to install.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showcase Your Space With A Chandelier<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19492\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2020\/05\/bathroom-chandelier.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bathroom-chandelier.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bathroom-chandelier-400x242.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>A chandelier is a pretty addition to any bathroom that elevates the room in both ambient lighting and class (by JCA Architects)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chandeliers are more of a statement light than other types, providing both visibility and style in one. If you have the space for one, a <a aria-label=\"chandelier (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/chandelier-678.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chandelier<\/a> can replace your traditional bathroom flush-mount to go from basic to spectacular and giving your bathroom a more regal feeling. This is a great way to customize the space and make it really feel like yours through a single, simple renovation. Bonus: in a central location, it&#8217;s a good source of even, all-over lighting that can illuminate the whole space.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Layer In Grown Up Nightlights<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"354\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19495\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2020\/05\/under-cabinet-lighting.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/under-cabinet-lighting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/under-cabinet-lighting-400x283.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Under cabinet lighting allows you to see the basic shapes of everything in your bathroom in the dark, which is perfect when you&#8217;re up at 3am (by Hartford Gandia Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One area that benefits from a glow up that you may not normally consider is under the cabinet. <a aria-label=\"Under cabinet lighting (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/lighting-undercabinet-688.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Under cabinet lighting<\/a> is typically used to brighten up kitchen counters, but at the base of a bathroom vanity it can illuminate your floors and function as a nightlight when you&#8217;re traversing the bathroom in the middle of the night. It&#8217;s more ambient than task lighting, but not having to turn on the overhead lights at night is incredibly pleasant and worth the installation. Plus, it&#8217;s another way to make your bathroom feel regal and tailored just for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go High-Tech With Backlit Mirrors And Medicine Cabinets<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_fresca-fmc022436r_medicine-cabinets_luminosa_817386028265.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"369\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19493\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2020\/05\/medicine-cabinet-lighting.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/medicine-cabinet-lighting.jpg 369w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/medicine-cabinet-lighting-295x400.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Built-in lights allow for no wasted space when lighting up the room and look futuristic and stylish (by Nest Designs LLC)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mirrors with lights built directly into them (or <a aria-label=\"backlit mirrors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/backlit-mirrors-see-yourself-with-a-backlighted-mirror\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">backlit mirrors<\/a>) are less conventional and require a total replacement of your current vanity mirror, but give a lot of bang for your buck. These lights shine directly onto your face, causing minimum shadow. If you apply makeup or aim for a close shave every morning, a mirror or <a aria-label=\"medicine cabinet with built-in lights (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/light-up-your-bathroom-with-a-modern-medicine-cabinet\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">medicine cabinet with built-in lights<\/a> is definitely an investment to consider. Bonus: not only can these totally replace over-vanity lights or sconces, but many of them come with other high-tech features, like USB chargers or even stereo hookups<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re adding one light to your bathroom or several, it&#8217;s relatively simple to create a lighting atmosphere you can enjoy every day in the room you use the most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well-lit room is a well-loved room. 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