Contemporary Bathroom Lighting
As bathrooms increasingly become a place to relax and rejuvenate, with modern additions such as Jacuzzi bathtubs and steam showers, contemporary bathroom lighting is presenting homeowners with quite the challenge. The challenge with contemporary bathroom lighting lies in providing the appropriate lighting for different areas of the bathroom. Contemporary bathroom lighting incorporates a range of techniques and motifs that are virtually non-existent in the bathrooms of yesteryear. Luckily there’s Residential Landscape Lighting & Design to provide the best contemporary bathroom lighting products and design advice for homeowners, architects, and builders alike.
Contemporary bathroom lighting should incorporate the three main lighting categories/techniques/motifs:
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Ambient Light
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Task Light
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Accent Light
Ambient Light
Most ambient light comes from the all too common central lighting fixture mounted in the middle of the ceiling. However, with a little creativity and ingenuity, ambient light can be created in a number of different and beautiful ways. Ambient light can be created by pendant lamps, recessed lights, and even by hidden rope lights. There are many options available to create a warm, inviting glow in your bathroom.
Task Light
Task lighting in the bathroom needs to provide illumination bright enough to do the many grooming tasks that are done there. The first place to focus your contemporary bathroom lighting on is the vanity – or the central mirror where we brush our teeth, shave, or put on makeup. It’s a common mistake to put recessed ceiling fixtures in this area – they cast shadows on the face and make daily grooming a difficult chore. Vertical fixtures or wall sconces mounted on either side of the mirror are best for casting even light across the face. The second area to focus task lighting on is in the shower. In this area, recessed shower lighting is great to use. A bright, recessed lighting fixture mounted in the ceiling works best in shower stalls. Recessed lighting fixtures also work well over bathtubs and toilets.
Accent Light
Track lights or small recessed lights are the perfect way to provide intriguing accent lighting to any bathroom. By directing these accent lights onto works of art, photos, sculpture, or architectural details, you will create another layer of light in the bathroom that will directed at a piece of decorative art or a beautiful powder room basin creates another layer of light in the bathroom. Without taking up any counter space, the addition of accent lighting will open up the look of your bathroom and add interest to it.
Contemporary bathroom lighting combines both fashion and function to create the necessary amount of light needed in your bathrooms. For the best contemporary bathroom lighting products, you don’t need to look any further. With Residential Landscape Lighting & Design, you’ll be getting much more than the finest contemporary bathroom lighting products available in the industry. You’ll also be getting our excellent customer service. After browsing our on-line catalogue, we invite you to call us toll-free at 800-239-2939 to speak with one of our many lighting equipment specialists.
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