Right Ways to Lighten Up Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the only places that we have shower and lock ourselves inside. It is sometimes necessary to make this place as clean and comfortable sanctuary with the proper lighting. Then how to make this private room to be a well illuminated refuge that can be relaxing as well as functional? Among all of the basic four types of lighting such as task lighting, decorative lights, accent lights and sparkling lights, Let’s have a look at which light can offer the best atmosphere.

As for task lighting, we can see by its name that it is used mainly for some certain task, or it is a type of lighting via which we can see objects or ourselves clearly. In the bathroom, proper task lighting at the mirror seems rather essential. So we can try a pair of sconces fixed at eye level on either side of the mirror to offer shadowless illumination for makeup application, tooth care, etc. Still, we have to keep in mind that above the mirror, no light. Any lighting above the mirror will just reflect a very strong light back into our forehead and cast deep shadows below the eyes or chin.

Then, we still need to consider the right wattage for the task lights. For better relaxation in the bathroom, we can try the light fixtures that offer 75 to 100 watt. For the task lights in powder rooms, we can use fixtures with even less wattage for not anyone will need to do the morning ritual. Light with such wattage range can give out much softer and inviting ambience to family members or even guests.

Then let's come to accent lighting. Accent lighting is usually a kind of light for artistic purpose. If you enjoy any art in this room, you may try to use the accent light for better show off the art or just highlight the art. For better illumination, try to use recessed directional lights for even proper focus.

Different from accent lights, decorative lighting is much about adding some visual sparkle. We can try to use some creative and water proof lights of different types in the bathroom for right atmosphere. For a bathroom of square shape, maybe we can try a single pendant light. For a bathroom with rectangular shape, maybe we can use two or even three light fixtures fixed along the ceiling plane for enough light. If you like the romantic and welcoming tone, try candles that can give out very splendid sparkle. Be sure to keep it far away from towels or hair that can catch fire easily.

Then we come to the last lighting - ambient lighting. It is much a fill light. If our bathrooms have taller ceiling or cantilever details, we can use ambient lights. Such architectural details can help hide the light fixtures and still offer indirect illumination. Try a pendant light together with a translucent shade for the ambient lighting effect or combining the pendant fixture together with ambient and decorative lights.

We can use just one type of light and still combine the use of different lighting. For example, for the mirror at the sink which is much about function, we can use task lighting such as sonces. For tub area, we can use recessed cans in dimmers to create ambient light since romance and relaxation are emphasized here. For additional decoration, we can use wall sconces. Anyway, for the lighting at the bathroom, we need to balance the function against ambience.

Guide about Right Lighting Fixtures for Each Room

The choice of right lighting for home can make a great difference. For home decor, lighting fixtures is one of the important details that we need to consider. It’s not easy to choose the right lights, but we can still make better decisions if we refer to some of the better guide. 

Lighting for Entryway

The entryway is one of the most important spaces in our home for this place is which makes our home look very inviting. We need to create such inviting and right mood for our visitors by choosing some right lighting fixtures here. We can use a chandelier or those innovative large lamp. If we place some artwork on the walls, we can add some accent lights for extra decoration to highlight them. 

Lighting for Living Room
As for the lighting in living room, we need to take into consideration the balance, that is the balance of color match, different types of lighting, etc. This is a place where lighting decor can be flexible. For it is a place for relaxation and entertainment, we need to consider the right atmosphere and function. Choose some permanent lighting fixtures like pendant lamps, chandeliers, and floor lamps can work as well. Remember, we need to use dimmer switch.  

Lighting Decor for Dining Room.

The dining room is not that difficult to decorate in aspect of lighting. We can choose chandeliers to highlight the dining table which is the focal point of the dining room. Of course, now people also love to use pendant lights. But we need to use accent lights if we expect to place the spotlight as an accent in the room.  



Kitchen Lighting

Kitchen is one of the places that is much functional. Thus, when we decorate this room, we need to choose more function lights or complex lighting. In the kitchen, we need enough lighting for better housework. We can choose overhead lights for the tasks and still, we use some lights for extra illumination over the bar or sink.  



Bedroom Lighting Decor

When it comes to the bedroom, the ideal option might be warm light, for this is a place more about sleep, relaxation and romantic time. If we choose task lighting, for example, to be used along the bedside tables, we need to use sconces there. We can choose some accent lights for highlighting any artwork in the bedroom. If it is a kid bedroom, consider something that adds festival vibe, such as led lights. One more tip here: use dimmer switch for proper ambiance. 

3 Different Types of Lighting

When we plan a lighting decor at home, we need to consider what activities that will engage in the specific rooms, the function of rooms and as well the lighting types. There are different types of lighting. In general, lighting sources need to be switched separately for better effect and versatility. Lighting is not just produced via the same light source. For the right mood, proper interior lighting decor and the lighting tasks we expect, we need to choose the right types of lighting. Besides, a wonderful lighting plan requires us to blend different lighting. Now let's have a look at the lighting types.

Ambient lighting, or commonly known as general lighting source, is a type of lighting that can illuminate the whole space of a room. Briefly, it is a light for overall source. The light it radiates is comfortable and the brightness features no annoying glare. The ambient lighting is basic for it can allow us to see and walk about safely, without light focusing into a beam or in particular direction. Ambient lighting source is usually chosen as the primary light of task lighting for some rooms such as laundry room. We usually blend the use of ambient light with other types of lighting sources such as chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall-mounted lighting fixtures, led string lights, track lights. The general lighting can also be used together with lanterns mounted on the outside of the house. For a good lighting plan, we need to use ambient light as the central lighting source in all of the rooms.  

Accent lighting is usually a kind of lighting for decoration, indoor or outdoor, for holidays or other special occasions. The accent lighting can create stunning visual effect, so the lighting is more and more popularly used for extra decor at home, office, or garden. Accent lights are such lights that can attract our attention to a certain area the lighting covers, to a sculpture accented by string lights, to a painting illuminated by lights, or to a tree in the garden that are decorated by lights. It is a light for highlighting a partial space or a certain object. Usually, for better visual or aesthetic effect, we need accent lighting as least 3 times as much light on the central point as the general lighting that surrounds it.   

Task lighting, as its name suggests, is a lighting source often used for enabling tasks. The lighting helps us better accomplish such jobs as cooking food, playing with friends at night, reading books, doing homework, engaging in some hobbies, and such tasks that need adequate light and brightness. The lighting can be given out from recessed and track lights, under cabinet lights, desk lamps, pendant lights, etc. For better care of our eye, the light should be bright enough and are never the ones that distract glare or shadows.  

For better decorating our houses, we need to know the types of the lighting. We need to well use different types of lighting sources for better effect.