Vanity Lighting
Vanity...the word conjures up images of someone primping in front of a mirror; but if we didn't, can you imagine how many shaving cuts or missed broccoli between the teeth?
We want vanity lighting that will do the job: illuminate the mirror to help us get ready for the day or turn in for the night. It's possible to put together some very nice vanity lighting that not only does the job but is stylish, attractive, and eco-friendly!
Probably the first question to ask yourself should be, "Is this an Energy Star endorsed product?" Energy Star is the government-backed program helping businesses and individuals to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Using such products will save 30% of the energy you use in your home or business; for the average household that means about $600 per year.
When it comes to an attractive choice of lighting for your bathroom vanity, use the KISS approach: Keep It Super Simple! The lighting fixtures should be in proportion to the size of the bathroom. Choices include 2-light or 3-light sconces, 3-bulb to 8-bulb (and more) bathbars, vertical mounts, or for a higher ceiling, pendant lighting.
Finishes can be found in every material you can imagine to tie in with the chrome, brushed steel, or matte brass fixtures you already have!
An important contemplation would be light diffusion. This is the one room where you don't want shadows cast making it difficult to really see what you're doing, for example when shaving or flossing, but also for make-up application, skin treatments, eye-care, to name a few.
You could drop anywhere from $40 to over $400, if you wish, on making your bathroom vanity "Center Stage" for the divas in your home!
