Bathroom Lighting

Like kitchens, bathrooms require practical lighting solutions. But choosing the right lighting for your space is never a simple task. Too little lighting and you won’t be able to see what you’re doing. Too much lighting will cause unavoidable glares. John Goudie Electric has experience selecting the right lighting to illuminate your space—let us help you design the perfect lighting solution!

We understand the importance of a well-lit bathroom. With the wrong lighting, you can cut yourself while shaving or incorrectly apply your makeup. Installing a combination of task, accent, and ambient lights works best in the small space, especially:

• Pendant lights
• Track lighting
  Wall-mounted lights
   
• Recessed lighting
• Vanity lighting
• Under- and in-cabinet lighting

Aspects to Consider When Designing Your Bathroom Lighting

Bathroom lighting isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3. You need to consider the size of the space, whether or not there’s natural light, and much more before selecting the right solution for you. Some things to consider include:

• Angle of the lights. Take your mirror or medicine cabinet dimensions into consideration when selecting your fixtures.
   
• Height of the fixture. If you are mounting wall sconces on each side of your mirror, you should mount them with the center of the fixtures about 60″ high and about 28″ apart. If you are mounting a bath bar above the mirror, it should be mounted about 78″ high. These are generally-accepted measures from the American Lighting Association.
   
• Amount of light. You want a lot of light for the bathroom because of the variety of tasks done every day in that room. 
   
• Layered lighting. There are a wide variety of tasks done in a bathroom, (shaving, cleaning, grooming, applying makeup, and other general tasks), which makes layered lighting a viable solution for addressing specific lighting needs for various areas.