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Bathroom
Bathroom lighting has one job that matters above the rest: showing your face clearly and evenly in the mirror.
About Bathroom
Clear Mirror Light and Smart Storage for Bathrooms
Bathroom lighting has one job that matters above the rest: showing your face clearly and evenly in the mirror. A single ceiling light behind you casts shadows under the eyes and chin, which is why vanity lights and lighted mirrors do so much of the work in this room. This collection pairs them with the practical pieces a bathroom needs every day: shower curtains, bath mats and rugs, corner and floating shelves, wall mirrors and a marble vanity tray for the counter.
Getting the vanity light right
- Position: Light from the sides or directly above the mirror works best. A bar or strip light above the mirror usually sits about 75 to 80 inches from the floor and should span most of the mirror's width.
- Color: Neutral white around 3000K to 4000K shows makeup and skin tones accurately. Several of our mirror lights and makeup mirrors switch between three color modes, so you can check your look in warm and daylight tones.
- Damp rooms: Near a shower or tub, look for fixtures described as waterproof or damp rated, and keep every fixture clear of direct spray.
- Lighted mirrors: Backlit and LED mirrors combine the mirror and the light in one piece. Anti fog designs stay clear after a hot shower, and a magnifying suction mirror helps with detail work.
Storage and soft touches
Small bathrooms run out of counter space fast. A corner shelf uses the dead space in a shower or beside the tub, and stainless steel or aluminum are practical choices for a steamy room. A no drill acrylic shelf suits renters who cannot put holes in the tile. Underfoot, a nonslip quick dry mat set or a memory foam bath rug makes the floor warmer and kinder to bare feet, and a waffle or clear shower curtain changes the look of the room in minutes.
Our bathroom vanity lighting guide covers sizing in detail, or browse vanity lighting and vanity and makeup mirrors.
Common Questions About Bathroom
For a fixture above the mirror, about 75 to 80 inches from the floor is typical, which usually lands just above the top of the mirror. Side sconces work best with their center near eye level, roughly 60 to 66 inches from the floor, on either side of the mirror.
Neutral white, around 3000K to 4000K, gives the most accurate read of skin tones. Very warm light can hide redness and very cool light can look harsh. A mirror with adjustable color modes lets you check your look under warm, neutral and daylight tones.
Not every fixture suits a humid room. Near a shower or tub, choose a fixture described as waterproof or damp rated, and keep it out of direct water spray. Over a vanity away from the shower, most wall lights and mirror lights work well.
