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Houzz bathroom tile with sconce lights2/27/2024 Safety First: Using Standard Lights In A Bathroom If you’re looking for a way to infuse your bathroom with a distinctive theme or focal point, a few showy sconces can be a great defining element. And sconces that might blend into the background in a living room can really take center stage as vanity lights. Broadening your search beyond “bathroom lighting” will give you many more (and more interesting options to choose from). That’s saying nothing of more distinctive sconces – from bold industrial lights to sconces with fun nature-inspired designs. Even relatively simple or plain sconces can pack a huge style punch purely by NOT being your same-old bathroom light. ![]() But their growing trendiness hasn’t dulled the surprise factor of the look one bit. Using sconces as bathroom lighting is starting to become quite popular. Match the metal finish with your hardware to double the impact (by Judith Balis Interiors) Add A Decorative Touch To Your BathroomĮven relatively simple sconces have a distinct and unique feel when used as bathroom lighting. So even from a purely functional standpoint, this is a smart swap to make. With one to either side of your mirror, you’ll get even lighting on both sides of your face one light covers whatever the other can’t reach, canceling out any shadows. There are ways to counter this (like with backlit mirrors), but sconces avoid the problem entirely. That means these lights simply don’t put your reflection in the best light. They provide bright light that’s easy to fit to the length of your vanity, but do so from the top down, which will cast your face in shadows. But they aren’t actually the best kind of lights for the job. Over-vanity lights are far and away the most common option for bathroom lighting, and almost certainly what you’ll stumble into when you’re shopping. Install a dimmer to get the best of both (by Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.) Thank you for sharing these ideas.Depending on the bulbs you use, sconces can give good strong lighting on both sides of your face or give your sink niche a cozy, inviting glow. I'm a big fan of built in cabinetry or shelves so that was a great idea for easy access to often used products. I love the ceiling light as it makes me think of ocean and water. Also, as long as they're taking out the walls, why not look ahead and make a zero entry shower? My new bath will have a large window like that but it being on the first floor, my thought was to have either glazed windows or shades going from the bottom up, providing privacy. Of course, you could add a pull down seat later on. You could have had a built in ledge deep enough for seating. I think it needs better seating available especially since you have the space. I'd say similar comments about the shower. In a previous house, I had an oversized soaking tub (for 2) and really appreciated the structure around the tub not only for my own comfort to sit on the edge but when I bathed my young daughter, everything was within reach. I can't imagine having that kind of tub without a system of safety bars around it. As I look at your photos, my first question is how do people get in and out of that tub? My 33 year old son has one of those which is fine for them but as I age, I'm getting shorter (only started out at 5'4") and safety in the bathroom is key. I'm an empty nester looking to add a bathroom and redo the current bathroom. Recessed LED lights provide additional illumination overhead.įlooring: Bryce Wood collection, Mosaic Tile wallpaper: Arboretum Fog Leaves, Catalina collection, A-Street Prints, Brewster Home Fashions “It gives some pattern and texture but still keeps things neutral,” Legg says.Ī capiz shell chandelier adds more pattern and texture. The washable wallpaper has a distressed print of fog-colored leaves that have a bit of sparkle. ![]() “The floor tiles we used bring in a natural look and elegance for warmth, but they’re porcelain, which adds durability and function to the bathroom,” Legg says. “The main goal was opening up the tub and shower spaces so we could get a lighter appearance and more open floor plan,” Legg says.Ī white custom L-shaped vanity (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams), light wood-look porcelain floor tile and marble-look porcelain tile in the shower enhance brightness. A freestanding tub and glass-enclosed shower give the updated space a light and airy feel. After: Foley and Legg stripped the bathroom to the studs and removed the shower enclosure and soffit.
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