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How to Create the Perfect Bathroom Lighting

The master bathroom should be more than a lackluster place where you practice your personal hygiene. Instead, it should be a luxurious sanctuary where you can prepare for (or retire from) a busy day to focus on yourself. Unfortunately, many bathrooms are less than enticing spaces—possibly because they are equipped with inadequate lighting that lacks the quality and layers it needs to provide a comfortable ambience. So what can you do to create the perfect bathroom lighting?

Light Quality


First, try swapping out your lights for ones that produce a more desirable light quality. As the most visible aspect of your lights, color temperature is the most important spec to look at. Measured in degrees Kelvin, color temperature describes how warm (yellow) or cool (white/blue) a light is. Most lights offer between 2700K and 6000Kthe lower the color temperature, the warmer the light; the higher the color temperature, the cooler the light.

To create a bright, energizing atmosphere in your bathroom, which you may prefer if you’re a morning groomer, we recommend using cool white lights in a color temperature above 4000K. But for a warmer, cozier feel  which night groomers may prefer, we recommend warm white lights in a color temperature at or below 3500K. Some people even like to take advantage of windows that let in bright, natural sunshine as well as dimmers that lower light levels to create a balance of both refreshment and relaxation in their room. The color scheme of your bathroom can also be a signficant factor in deciding what color temperature you should use.

If you’re planning to use energy-efficient fluorescent or LED lights in your bathroom, CRI (color-rendering index) is another important spec to consider. CRI measures the ability of a light to accurately render colors on a scale from 0-100. CRI is only listed on LED and CFL lighting fact labels because all incandescent lights have a CRI of 100. A good CRI is essential for tasks like doing your makeup or making sure you’re not mixing up black with navy blue, for instance. While any value above 80 is considered decent, the higher the CRI, the more vibrant colors will look. For best results, we recommend a CRI above 90.

Electrical Codes

Since the bathroom is a moisture-laden environment, it is important to be mindful of applicable electrical codes before installing any new lights. With the following guidelines in mind, you’ll ensure your safety and avoid sparking any issues.
 

• Choose fixtures that are UL-listed for wet or damp locations. The fixtures should be water-tight to keep out splashes of water or condensation.
 

• If installing a fancy ceiling fixture above your bathtub, the bottom of the fixture must be at least 8 feet above the highest point on the tub’s edge or 3 feet beyond it.
 

• Make sure that the wiring in the bathroom is protected with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), which will cut the current if it senses unsafe conditions.
 

• If you plan on messing with your home’s electrical wiring at all, always consult an electrician beforehand. Consider using candles or candle sconces if you can’t work new fixtures into your current wiring!

 

Hopefully, you now feel equipped with the knowledge you need to improve your bathroom lighting. Remember to select lights in the proper light quality, to choose fixtures that satisfy each layer of lighting, and to consult electrical codes before buying or installing new fixtures.  If you have any questions or comments about the article,be sure to let us know:http://www.liteharborfactory.com/contactus/We’d love to hear from you.

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