Bathroom Light Fixtures Explained

From the staff of Classic Interior Lighting.

It can be daunting to replace the light fixtures in your house. If your house is older, it could very well be a safety need, but even if it is simply a desire to give a fresh look to your house, it doesn't have to be a hassle to replace the lighting. This article will give you some tips on one of the often overlooked areas of the house: the bathroom.

The Ceiling
The first place to discuss is the ceiling. Good lighting design has three parts: ceiling, wall and surface. We want a good strong light to come from the ceiling. Ceiling lighting seems straightforward and it is -- unless you are talking about the bathroom. Why is it tricky here and no where else? Because bathroom lighting is essentially task lighting. You need to pay attention to where the ceiling light sits in relation to the mirror. If the placement is off, your head will cast shadows over you when you are trying to perform delicate operations like shaving or tweezing eyebrows. A flush-mount fixture is a classic in bathrooms. If you have a high ceiling, you could consider a pendant light, but it is a little risky. The bathroom might feel crowded if the light fixture is too overbearing.

The Wall
The wall is the next lighting zone. In the bathroom this zone is, again, special. Normally wall lighting means sconces. Period. In the bathroom (unless it is a large or master bath) it means anything but sconces. In fact, the quintessential bathroom light fixture for the wall is the lighted mirror. What makes it such a perfect fit for the bathroom is the placement of the light bulbs. As mentioned earlier in the ceiling lighting section, you have to be careful about shadows in bathroom lighting design. If the light is emanating from the wall, there are no shadows to account for! It's a problem solved before it even happens.

Surface Lighting
In general light design, the floor or surface lighting plays a huge role in tying the entire room together. In bathrooms this sort of fixture is more rare. Again, a larger bathroom might be able to accommodate a small table lamp or such, but the average bathroom might not. If you want just a little ambient light, say as a night light, then you could, quite honestly get a little night light plug in. A candlestick lamp could work, because the footprint is so small. I hate to see a bulbous lamp (invariably with a seashell motif) cluttering up the vanity surface.

The styles of light fixtures available are astounding and you can lose yourself for weeks deciding which ones to buy, but at least now you are armed with some basic information about what bathroom light fixtures will compliment your particular space.

Kichler Lighting 5912NI Norwich 2-Light Wall Mount Bath Fixture, Brushed Nickel with Satin-Etched Glass

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Manufacturer: Kichler Lighting

Model Number: 5912NI

Sale Price: $64.00

Light Bulb:(2)100w A19 Med F Incand, Finish:Brushed Nickel For a classic, clean look in the bathroom, thistwo light bath fixture is an ideal selection. The satin-etched glass may be installed either up or down allowing for a more personal touch.

Sea Gull Lighting 4148-15 Piedmont 1-Light Wall Sconce with White Glass, White

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Manufacturer: Sea Gull Lighting

Model Number: 4148-15

Sale Price: $30.00

Size:11'w x 6'h x 4 3/4'proj., Diffuser:White Acrylic, Finish:White, Light Bulb:(1)100w A19 Med F Incand Functional wall sconce.

Royce Lighting RV47ES/4-46 Valhalla Vanity with Cream Snow Glass, Heirloom Bronze, 4-Light

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Manufacturer: Royce Lighting

Model Number: RV47ES/4-46

Sale Price: $93.43

Finish:Heirloom Bronze, Glass Type:Cream Snow, Light Bulb:(4)13w Spiral GU24 CFL Contemporary and elegant, these fixtures are decorative enough for a rustic countryside setting or a sophisticated metropolitan home.

Hunter Exhaust Fan with light 81030 Halcyon Bathroom Fans Chrome CFM = 90, Sones = 2.5

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Sale Price: $122.86

The Hunter Halcyon 81030 is a bathroom exhaust fan in the Chrome finish. This exhaust fan is UL Approved for use over Shower Enclosure / Tub with GFCI Circuit and comes with a Five Year Manufacturer's Motor Warranty.

Hunter 83001 Riazzi Bathroom Fan with Light and Nightlight, Brushed Nickel

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Manufacturer: Hunter Fan

Model Number: 83001

Sale Price: $104.12

The Hunter Riazzi 83001 is a bathroom exhaust fan in the Brushed Nickel finish. This exhaust fan is UL Approved for use over Shower Enclosure / Tub with GFCI Circuit and comes with a Five Year Manufacturer's Motor Warranty.

Disney's World of Cars Tow Mater Lighting McQueen Racing Series Night Light for Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Hallway's, Foyer's and Kitchens

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Manufacturer: Disney Pixar

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Sale Price: $1.96

Disney's World of Cars Tow Mater Lighting McQueen Racing Series Night Light.

Hunter 90053 Decorative Brushed Nickel Bathroom Fan

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Manufacturer: Hunter Fan

Model Number: 90053

Sale Price: $74.05

Hunter has brought beauty to the bathroom. Whether it's a design feature or blends into the ceiling, a bathroom fan is more than a quick way to keep the mirror from fogging. Hunter bathroom fans provide superior air movement to remove excess moisture from your home – and away from your family – before it creates an unhealthy environment. That is a truly beautiful thing, indeed. Product Features: UL Wet Listed UL Wet Listed For use over shower Product Specs: Housing Finish: Brushed Nickel Category: None Bulb(s): A15 - 60W CFM: 80 Room Size: Small Bath (Less Than 8-feet by 10-feet) Ceiling Opening: 8-inch by 8-1/2-inch Light Sones: 2-1/2 Cover Diagonal: 14-inch Owner's Manual

Artcraft Lighting AC2823BN Springfield Large Round Flush Mount Light, Brushed Nickel

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Manufacturer: Artcraft Lighting

Model Number: AC2823BN

Sale Price: $169.30

A beautiful high quality Artcraft Lighting Brushed Nickel Flush Mounts

Eurofase BR-3DAK-05 Dakota 3-Light Bathbar, Chrome/White

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Manufacturer: Eurofase

Model Number: BR-3DAK-05

Sale Price: $63.00

Capital Lighting 1398PN-105 Studio 3-Light Vanity Fixture, Polished Nickel with Soft White Glass

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Manufacturer: Capital Lighting

Model Number: 1398PN-105

Sale Price: $144.30

Finish:Polished Nickel, Glass:Soft White, Light Bulb:(3)60w B10 Cand F Incand Studio 3 Light Vanity Fixture

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