North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

For some reason, interior lighting in bathrooms is frequently overlooked. When redesigning your bathroom, it is crucial to consider what kind of artificial light will best suit your overall vision.

A good bathroom lighting plan should take into account exactly where you need the most light. For example, a stronger light source is needed for shaving, putting on makeup, and showering. Indirect light is used to create an atmosphere, to enhance the general mood of the bathroom.

Vanity lighting is best to illuminate daily bathroom activities. Avoid recessed ceiling fixtures over the mirror. These cast shadows on the face and make shaving difficult. Instead, place the fixtures on either side of the mirror. A good rule of thumb is to place the fixture at eye level and separated by around half a metre.

If the shower has a transparent door, a direct fixture may not be necessary. Choose a recessed light with a glass bulb. Similar fixtures are also sufficient over the bath and lavatory.

Ambient light is most often supplied by a centrally-mounted ceiling light. Why not choose a pendant lamp or even a chandelier instead? Another idea are rope lights disguised by a moulding dropped several centimetres below ceiling height. This supplies a lovely soft glow around the perimeter of the room.

Dimmer switches allow for an easy, cost-effective way to light the bathroom. Just be careful to ensure that the appropriate bulb is compatible with the dimmer. A halogen light source will need a compatible dimmer.