1. Because of the moist, humid conditions common in bathrooms, we recommend using bathroom light fixtures certified for "damp locations" by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). If installing a fixture above or near a shower or tub where water often splashes, use a fixture certified for "wet locations."
2. Make your bathroom more energy-efficient by using a bathroom wall light fixture with the ENERGY STAR label. Using compact fluorescent light bulbs is another easy way to save energy and money.
3. Brightening a dark bathroom can be as easy as changing a 3-light fixture to a 5-light fixture. Or, if you want to update your bathroom while adding more light, check out our wide selection of bathroom wall lights available in multiple sizes and styles.
4. Vanity fixtures with three incandescent light bulbs provide sufficient lighting for most small bathrooms. If your bathroom has more than 100 square feet of space, use supplemental light fixtures and wall sconces to adequately light the room.
5. Add wall sconces to the sides of your bathroom mirror to eliminate shadows cast on your face from overhead lighting. We offer a variety of contemporary and traditional wall sconces to complement the style of your bathroom.
6. It's important to use adequate lighting around the vanity and mirror. Vanity light bars give you movie-star illumination of your face and features when positioned above the mirror or along the sides of the mirror.
7. Vanity wrap lights give you the combined benefit of top and side lighting around your bathroom mirror. Choose from our selection of decorative wrap lights for a stylish and practical lighting option.
8. When installing your new bathroom wall light fixture, direct the light toward the person in front of the mirror. This prevents shadows from being cast on the face while shaving, grooming, or applying make-up.
9. When choosing light bulbs for your bathroom light fixtures, remember that incandescent bulbs behind glass or plastic diffusers provide the most flattering light. Warm, white-toned fluorescent bulbs come the closest to their incandescent counterparts. Frosted bulbs will help reduce glare.
10. For double sink vanities, we recommend using a light that is almost as wide as the mirror. The light should be mounted 78 inches from the floor, centered over the mirror.
