Choosing bathroom lighting can be a tricky balance between form and function. There are so many choices, it can feel overwhelming. Of course, you want your bathroom to look good. But you also need a functional space, with lights that meet all of your needs – from showering, shaving, and putting on your makeup, to the ultimate relaxing bathtime routine. Striking that balance isn’t always easy. But with Astro bathroom lighting, you never need to compromise.
Tips for Choosing the Best Bathroom Lighting – With Astro
- Think about light layers
Most bathrooms need more than one lighting type to be comfortable, serviceable, and appealing. There’s your core ambient lighting, that will usually take the form of a ceiling light, like the Zeppo, with its appealing frosted glass orb. Then you’ll be looking at task lighting, which usually means light that can illuminate your mirror. You might choose a sleek wall light, like the Kashima, or a mirror with LED lights like the Nagoya. These two lighting types cover your primary bases. But then, you might also wish for mood lighting. Wall lights, like the Astro Messina or Tacoma, and ground lights can be great when you want to relax.
- Consider complimentary aesthetics
The most beautiful bathrooms are those with a cohesive finish. To achieve this, you need to select lighting styles that not only work with one another, but work with the rest of the room. So, if you have brass taps, consider brass lights, like the Kos downlight or Thurso wall light. If you’re favouring a monochrome aesthetic, the Padova or Mashiko lights could work. With chrome, you have a whole spectrum of choices. But you can still enhance your theme with the lighting style you choose.
- Make sure the whole room is covered
When choosing bathroom lighting, too many people forget the importance of ensuring the whole room is covered. Leaving dark corners and stopping the room from being as enjoyable as it could be. So, when you’re looking at ambient lighting, consider recessed downlights for the shower. Or directable spotlights to ensure that every corner of the room can be illuminated when you need it to be.
- Make a statement
Statement lighting is frequently regarded as the remit of more public spaces. But most people spend a fair amount of time in their bathroom, so it needs to be somewhere that gives you joy. Whether it’s a large, stylised pendant light, like the Homefield, with matching wall lights you should always choose bathroom lighting you love. Where they’ve got the space, some people even go for chandeliers! As long as the lights are rated bathroom safe, the choice is entirely yours!
Your choice of lighting can change the way you use your bathroom. It can change the way you feel about it too. With the right lights, it can be a space you look forward to using. So, take your time. Find a style that suits you. And remember, First Choice Lighting is always here to help!
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