What Makes Your Bathroom Lighting Look Really Bad?

Bathroom lighting is an important component in any bath and toilet area. Despite their high significance, many people are still not paying close attention to them. Sometimes it is also lack of understanding that even with beautiful fixtures that homeowners bought, theirs is noticeably not looking at par with those of elegant hotel and resort baths. And this leaves many homeowners asking: What makes my bathroom lighting look really bad?
Bathroom lighting can really look bad if there is evidently a lack of it. One thing that we usually find in most homes is that there is only a single light designated for the area. Solitary lighting is never pleasing. It throws the corners into dark shadows and provides less illumination on task areas. Another reason we can attribute bad lighting into is the improper placement of the lights in the bathroom. People can have several lights installed inside but they are not placed in ideal locations. Too much brightness can be concentrated in one side and less on the other. Lastly, one can also blame bad lighting for the mismatching of designs of light fixtures, i.e. the wall sconces can sport an antique pattern whereas the ceiling light is ultra-modern.
If you want to achieve great bathroom illumination, it is essential that you also understand the basic lighting principle there is. You should be able to know the different factors that come into play. Lighting is not just about getting the most stylish fixtures. In fact, it actually goes beyond that. While getting designer lighting can be helpful in introducing a classy touch to your bathroom area, what matters most is proper placement and answering the three basic lighting requirements of task, ambient and accent lighting.
Notice that your bathroom is divided into three sections – toilet, shower and sink. Each of these represent an area where tasks are carried out and task lights in the form of recessed ones can be installed in the first two areas and a pair of wall sconces can be installed in the last one. This will allow you focused lights that will make it easier for you to undertake regular shower and toilet use as well as various grooming activities.
When it comes to ambient or general lighting, you must be able to place a good source of illumination that will brighten up the entire room. Depending on the size of the room, you can install a single unit for a small bathroom or several ceiling lights for a bigger space. You can make use of small chandeliers, track & recessed lights and pendants for this.
Accent light is what usually separates homes from fabulous hotels and resorts. You will find that great accent is provided through placement of under-cabinet, soffit and LED lighting. There are also highlighted architecture and displays inside the room that can be given focus through the use of recessed or track lights.


Improving your bathroom lighting in your home can make a difference in your bathroom.