Bathroom lighting is essential for creating the right ambiance and functionality in the space, catering to both practicality and relaxation.
A well-planned lighting scheme strikes a balance between task-oriented illumination, ideal for activities such as shaving or applying makeup at the vanity area and softer, ambient lighting that promotes a calming atmosphere. With strategically placed light sources a bathroom can seamlessly transition from functional to tranquil, enhancing both its practicality and overall appeal.
Layering three types of light – ambient, accent and task – can help to make the most of a bathroom and ensure it provides the right type of lighting for the varied uses that a bathroom needs to fulfil.
For the first layer of light, recessed downlights provide an ideal way of creating ambient illumination as well as being ideal for task lighting.
Strip lighting is ideal for feature lighting and can be used to illuminate alcoves, under cabinets, open shelving, or mirror surrounds.
And for that added sparkle, consider adding some colour into the feature lighting by using 4lite smart lighting, which can provide the ultimate user experience.
Remember though, the bathroom is a wet space and lighting fixtures need to have suitable water ingress protection with IPX5 being the ideal scenario.
