In this fast-paced time, when people are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever, it’s easy to see why a recent Design Trend research report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) found that homeowners want to transform their baths into an oasis-like retreat for both body and mind.
Good bath lighting is essential to creating a spa feeling at home because it elevates the ambiance and provides supreme functionality. Perhaps the single most important spot in the bath for good lighting is at the sink, where proper illumination is key for grooming and self-care tasks.
There are many different options for brightening up the vanity:
- Traditional “bath bar” style lights that go over a mirror
- Vertical lights that flank the mirror
- Mirrors with built-in LED lighting
No matter what method you choose, your goal is to have light hitting both sides of your face, making tasks such as shaving and applying makeup easier.
Another way to create spa ambience in the bathroom is to bring in natural elements like rattan, jute, bamboo or wood. These earthy elements are found in today’s most stylish lighting fixtures and pair beautifully with the leafy greens, watery blues and woody browns common in spa style bath design.
The most popular bath hardware finishes, according to designers, are:
- Black
- Brass
- Pewter
- Nickel
- Stainless
For added textural intrigue, all of these finishes can appear in brushed or matte variants. Finding bathroom lights to complement these finishes is very easy, especially with the resurgence of chrome!
Your spa bath dreams don’t have to end if you can’t afford to take on a huge bathroom overhaul! Replacing bath lighting is a quick, budget-friendly renovation that will provide a huge visual impact and easily improve your bathroom’s functionality.
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