The bathroom, though one of the smaller rooms in the home, still demands attention when designing your home lighting scheme.
In the home, the bathroom is commonly an area of serenity and escape, and the appropriate lighting design can accentuate the features and the comfort of the room, thus allowing it to become an escape from the stress of the world.
Natural light is a very simple way to create a level of comfort to your bathroom.
Often times, this light is incorporated via glass brick windows or other privacy glass options.
Also, skylights or studio lights are exceptionally popular where they are possible; this is especially true around mirrors or vanities where makeup is put on and grooming takes place.
The natural light enables the person to see how they will appear in natural sunlight, which often differs from what they will look like under artificial light.
Harsh, unflattering light may cause the room to feel stuffy and smaller.
Home lighting designs that use soft, muted light can offer a more relaxing atmosphere that enhances the subtle accents of the room.
In combination with a palette of neutral colors and simple fixtures, this soft light allows the room to feel larger than it actually is.
Accent lighting over the vanity mirrors make getting ready in the morning much easier; the harsh light often brought on by overhead light fixtures normally lacks the ability to highlight details that are visible by strategically placed, soft lights over the mirror.
Natural lighting at night is another great asset to take advantage of; since most bathing takes place at night, it can add to the relaxing atmosphere.
When deciding upon your lighting solutions, do not forget to look closely at the bathrooms - these can be the most relaxing rooms in the home.