Bathroom Lights

Bathrooms will probably be given the least consideration of all the rooms in the house if mentioning to interior lighting. There are a lot of bathrooms with insufficient lighting at the mirror. Often there's just a single ceiling fixture that's supposed to do it all.

But as the bathroom increasingly becomes a place where we relax and recharge, complete with steam shower and spa tub, the lighting requires extra thought. And when it's done right, the payoff is great. After all, this is the room where you start and end your day.

Adding additional lighting can really help your bathroom look larger. Recessed can lights installed in the ceiling can be used to focus on task areas, while wall sconces are great for adding warmth. A counter or tabletop lamp is helpful for adding a nice glow as well.

A good lighting plan is a series of layers — placing ample light where it is needed for showers, shaving, or putting on makeup, for instance, while other light sources enhance the overall mood of the room.