Saturday, March 22, 2014

Bathroom Vanity Light Fixtures

By Darren Hartley


It is not instinctive for a homeowner to think of the bathroom as a home area that needs light fixture replacement. But once he realizes that it is the place where he begins his day and where he spends his time in the bathtub washing away his stress, it dawns on him that selecting the right bathroom light fixtures is a job that he needs to spend some time thinking about.

Searching for the right bathroom light fixtures, although it is essentially a matter of personal selection, involves a couple of things that a homeowner must always keep in mind.

The types of lighting available are the first consideration that a homeowner should think about when selecting his bathroom light fixtures. Definitely, he has to decide on the types of lighting he prefers.

There should always be at least one general overhead light fixture. However, there is no harm in wanting task lightning including bathroom vanity lights to place around the mirror.

There may be special effects that a homeowner wants to see in his bathroom such as a spa-like environment. Knowing what effects are desired will help in the choice of the right bathroom light fixtures. For a spa-like environment, certain types of ambient lighting may be added.

Where to place your bathroom light fixtures and bathroom vanity lights is the next decision a homeowner needs to take. After acknowledging what bathroom lighting tasks he is gearing towards, it becomes easy to determine where to place the bathroom light fixtures.

The placement of bathroom vanity lights above or alongside a mirror becomes a necessity for homeowners who require task lighting for shaving in the case of men and putting on makeup in the case of women. To make sure that the size and shape chosen for bathroom vanity lights is the correct one, the measurement of the mirror area is an additional task that needs accomplishment.

The homeowner should also put into consideration the color and finish of the bathroom light fixture. If the bathroom renovation does not involve the whole bathroom area, it then becomes necessary to select colors and finishes that complement the existing decorations in the bathroom.

The color and finish of the bathroom light fixtures should harmonize with the existing color scheme of the bathroom. The bathroom vanity lights should match the bathroom hardware.

Copper or bronze bathroom light fixtures complement warm-toned yellow bathrooms while steel or chrome bathroom light fixtures go well in cool-toned blue bathrooms. A brushed nickel theme is carried through with the bathroom vanity lights should the bathroom hardware be brushed nickel.




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