1. Ceiling light fixtures are a great way to add light to any bathroom. For bathrooms measuring over 100 square feet, supplement your vanity light fixtures with several down lights or decorative surface-mounted fixtures to brighten your bathroom.
2. Bathrooms are generally moist, humid rooms. Because of this, it's important to choose a ceiling light fixture that is approved by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) for use in damp locations.
3. Flush-mount bathroom ceiling lights are a good choice for bathrooms with lower ceilings. They attach directly to the ceiling with no space between the ceiling and the fixture.
4. Semi-flush fixtures attach to the ceiling with a short extension that drops the fixture slightly below ceiling level.
5. If your bathroom has a low ceiling, consider purchasing a flat or recessed ceiling fixture. High ceilings leave more room for decorative, suspended bathroom light fixtures, which add volume to the room.
6. If you want to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home, look for ceiling light fixtures with the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR fixtures use energy more efficiently and cost less to run than other fixtures.
7. Another way to save energy is to use fluorescent light bulbs. Color-corrective fluorescent lights have up to 10 times the life of incandescent bulbs, and they emit light tones similar to those generated by incandescents.
8. Exhaust fans are a must for bathrooms. They help prevent mold and moisture damage while maintaining air quality in your home. Choose a bathroom exhaust fan that meets the Home Ventilation Institute's (HVI) recommendation of 8 air changes per minute for effective removal of humidity and odors.
9. Achieve the most flattering lighting and reduce glare by using frosted light bulbs or incandescent light bulbs diffused by glass or plastic.
10. Ceiling light fixtures provide generous illumination for bathrooms. A quality bathroom ceiling light fixture can bring much-needed light to your primary grooming area.
