51 Easy Ways to Light Your Bathroom Brilliantly

51 Easy Ways to Light Your Bathroom BrilliantlyHow do you make your bathroom into something that is more than purely functional? If you're finding it tough to come up with a suitable design theme for your bathroom we think we can help by looking at lighting. Start by remembering your bathroom needs to be functional and relaxing at the same time. Read on to see 53 (yes 53, not 52 or 54) different ways to use lighting to make the most of your bathroom space. #1 Talk About Green With Envy Keep it simple, silly! Minimalistic styling with clean lines always looks good in a bathroom but find out just how easy it is to reach the next style level with clever use of plain colored light that streams in from an unexpected location. Click to see more about this and other spectacular lights. #2 Antique Styling With Modern Performance Stylish lighting above your vanity unit needs to be carefully considered. Antique looking styling can disguise up to the minute lighting technology. Combining the latest energy efficient bulbs with shades painted on the inside means your bathroom vanity unit is bathed (geddit) in soft gentle white light. Find out more details by clicking here. #3 Float, Float On Vanity units that appear to float in the air make your bathroom look more spacious and you can increase the effect with pendant lights that also appear to float. Clever use of mirrors will also give you the impression of more space. No need to call it the smallest room in the house ever again. Float on with more bathroom lighting ideas by clicking here. #4 Why Not Contradict to Complement Contradicting styles can be made to complement each other - surprisingly. You can achieve a lot with industrial style lighting. Use it to contradict with old style farmhouse furniture, you know, those solid oak cabinets and vanity units you like. Breathe a new style into them with completely contradictory or even clashing light fightings. Track down your own contradiction with one click on Source above.Source​ #5 Underwood Understatement Every Time Keep it restrained, very restrained; restrained elegance - just like Francis and Claire - can be quite stunning. Simple lighting that carefully matches your chosen color scheme is a winner everytime. Make sure you match the color scheme to the fittings to get it Whitehouse perfect. There's more than just understated lighting to see by clicking here. #6 Out of Sight But Definitely Not Out of Mind What could be better than hiding your lighting completely. Don't let it clutter the styling in your bathroom, get it out of sight. LED light technology is perfect for safely hiding behind doors and mirrors to create maximum impact. Click here once to view some other spectacular lighting designs. #7 Same Room Different Views Choose your lighting carefully and you can create different looks in one room. Position your lights low to create a useful level of light but think about pendant lights with angled shades to create other mood light pools to aid your relaxation. Click Source to see just how popular these ideas are. #8 All That Glitters Is Not Gold - It's Crystal If you want to create an impression nothing works quite like a chandelier. You can rely on crystal to glitter in any light but you can create glitter max by using plenty of mirrors and high gloss surfaces. Click here to check out other lights inspired by the color grey. #9 Pools and More Pools Everywhere You Look Got a bit more space to fit your shower in? Think pools - pools of water of course but pools of light will give you that extra special shower you are looking for. Think of light at multiple levels, ceiling fitted strip LED lights can accentuate your shower with simple single spots at floor level you create an illusion of space. See more spectacular shower lights by simply clicking here. #10 More Floating LED Stuff The great thing about LED lights is that the same strips can generate a range of primary colors. Hide them to create hidden depth in your bathroom and then lie back and enjoy a kaleidoscopic range of colors as they change automatically. Oh - and the kids will just love bath time as well! Find out how many more LED choices there are by clicking here. #11 There's No Light Like Natural Light Roof space to spare? Why not sink a skylight into your roof and create a modern looking bathroom that makes the most the space and shape you create. You can flood your bathroom with bright, natural sunlight. For the most invigorating start to the day possible. Check out these great bathroom designs by clicking here. #12 Ring The Seasonal Changes Do you ever get bored with the same old bathroom decor? Why not ring the seasonal change then? Just surround your vanity mirror with lights and use these to display seasonally themed garlands. Great lighting and as much change as you want. Simple and straightforward. Find a great selection of seasonal bathroom decorations here. #13 Yet More Natural Light Ideas If you do create a shower space in your loft, with plenty of natural light, think creatively about the colors you plan to use. Natural light means you can make stunning use of dark colors and materials that you would not normally think of working with in a bathroom. Get some truly stylish design ideas for your shower by clicking here. #14 Designer Swirls You can fill your bathroom with a combination of light and movement. Suspended pin lights create a dramatic lighting effect and you can take the idea and size it to fit your bathroom, whatever the space you have. Click Source to see a spectacular range of bathroom lighting centerpieces.Source​ #15 All Mean and Moody Bathrooms often have no natural light. You can make the most of this by choosing dark colors and textures for your surfaces and then highlighting the your space with cleverly positioned spotlights. Ooo la la! One click on here and you can find out how good French design is. #16 Make the Most of Your Candles Candles can really take relaxing in a chalet style tub to the next level. Don't just plonk your candles on the edge of the tub though. Take the time to find sconces with designs cut into them to really take that bath tub experience to the next level. There are 41 other chalet style lighting designs on offer when you click Visit. #17 Integration Is the Way Forward Yes, design your vanity unit to integrate all the functions and features you need in your bathroom. Look for opportunities to integrate striking light fixtures into your vanity unit alongside mirrors and storage for a stylish and functional unit. Click here for a selection of down under design ideas that are worth checking out. #18 Accent an Accent Wall OK, so we all understand just how good an accent wall can make your bathroom look. Think carefully about lighting - check out these elegant pendants and the impact of the hidden LEDs - and you can turn an ordinary space into a wow space. See some great bathroom design AND find out about reducing water costs with one click here. #19 Pretty Pretty Pretty Who hasn't laid back in a tub for some special me time and looked up at the ceiling. Who also hasn't seen the tired ceiling paint and wished for something more decorative that adds to your special me time. Built-in starry lights may not be that practical but they sure make an eye catching bathroom. Click here to see a wacky selection of other out there design ideas for your home. #20 Light Sabre's Always Come In Handy Who'd have thought that Darth Vader had a bathroom once upon a time? Make bath times extra special for little ones with a Star Wars themed bathroom and complete the styling by using a light sabre as a towel bar. As we said, who'd have thought….Find out how easy it is to create this towel by clicking here. #21 Backlit Illuminated Mirror Are you worried about fitting a mirror and rope lights correctly? If you're not confident about your DIY skills then look out for backlit mirror kits. Everything you need to mount a mirror away from the wall and for stylish modern backlighting. Easy to install and away you go. Get all the details about this mirror by clicking here. #22 Shelves are Not Just Shelves Make shelving a feature in your bathroom. Set shelves into a wall and highlight them with hidden lighting. Rope lights really do offer great value for money and amazing flexibility. Simply installed they turn your shelves into features that add depth and style. See more great ideas for your bathroom with just one click here. #23 Light Up Traditional Styling for Great Results Why not make the most of any traditional woods and surfaces you may have. Combine atmospheric woods such as walnut with contrasting ceramics and you have the beginnings of a special bathroom. Complete your styling with modern light fittings without shades, simple plain opaque light bulbs work well and serve to pull it all together. Click here to see a range of sumptuous other uses of wood. #24 Hi Tech Lo Tech Don't you just love the clean looks in today's bathroom styling. How hi tech does it look when your vanity units appear as if they just hang in mid air. You can contrast this perfectly with a simple pendant light that looks as though it has been installed as an afterthought for maximum impact. Check out a raft of Scandinavian bathroom, design and lighting ideas with one click here. #25 Kitchen Storage Gets a New lease of Life Mason jars are a kitchen essential but you can use them to great effect in your bathroom as well. One light in each jar and a collection of small items, linked by a color theme will make an eye catching addition to your bathroom decor. Find out exactly how to recreate these little beauties by clicking here. #26 If You've Got It - Flaunt It Why, natural light of course! If you can flood your bathroom with natural light you create a space that takes on it's own style but what happens after sundown? A few well hidden spotlights is all you need to ensure your bathrooms naturally lit lines are not spoiled at all. Flaunt your light in some stunning ways by checking out these examples with a click here. #27 Update Vanity Lights Once upon a time, bathroom lighting was all about bright, harshstrip lighting. If you are planning to update your bathroom, you can achieve relaxing spa styling by covering your bar lights with homemade shades. Read on to find out just how easy it is. Complete details about turning your bathroom into a Spa room are yours by clicking here. #28 Space Saving with Zones Make the most of your bathroom space by cleverly designing "zones" in your bathroom. Zones can be created easily with partitioning. Different "zones" Can then be highlighted with hidden lights that draw you eye very effectively. Get inspired with a great selection of bathroom design and lighting ideas by browsing here. #29 Tub Zones and Vanity Zones Mark out the different areas of your bathroom with lighting. The tub is a perfect place to suspend a dramatic light fitting that creates a relaxing pool of light. Vanity units need different lighting effects and brighter, moveable lights that match mirrors are worth considering. More tips about bathroom lighting than you can shake a stick at - just click here. #30 Just a Little Bit of Retro A center piece such as a classically styled sideboard from the sixties can make you an effective vanity cupboard with so careful DIY. Make the most of your retro styling by choosing pendant lights that match the look and feel of the cupboard. Check out one person's bathroom revamp with a single click here for some great ideas. #31 Mediterranean Nights Bring the warmth and atmosphere of a mediterranean night into your bathroom with clever lights. Against a backdrop of warming terracotta why not create the illusion of a night sky with recessed blue LEDs to capture the atmosphere perfectly. There's 26 exciting design and lighting ideas on offer just by clicking here.Go on, you know you want to. #32 The Smallest Room in the House When the smallest room really is your smallest room, look to use concealed lighting to create the illusion of more space. Keep your lines clean and use tiles to great effect and you'll be surprised how big spaces can look. Find out more tiling ideas with a single click on Source above.Source​ #33 Nightlights for Kids With children around you need to plan your bathroom carefully. You can make nighttime trips to the bathroom safe by using rope lights. Hide them under the edge of a vanity unit and they will cast just enough light to make things safer. Click here for details of some awesome bathroom night lights for the kids. #34 Lighting Designed to Fit In You have such a wide selection of lights you can afford to theme your bathroom AND find lights that fit in. This marine themed bathroom (works for me) has lighting that looks as though it could have been designed for any trans-atlantic liner. Just perfect. Click Source above to find out how easy this look is to achieve.Source​ #35 Simple Spa Solutions Be in no doubt - spa is where it's at. You deserve a bathroom that is functional and yet perfect for relaxation. Make lighting an integral part of your design by using different lights for different purposes. Sleek, functional recessed lights are perfect for your shower whilst elegance is the order of the day for bath tub lights that need to help you relax. There's 15 dreamy spa designs to savour just by clicking here once. #36 Light to Decorate Don't forget to choose lights that add to your styling. A bathroom needs lights that are functional but you can also use them to accent your styling. You can use simple sconces to really up the style levels for very little cost. Click Source above to get some great shots of this bathroom in detail - one click is all you need.Source​ #37 Mason Jars For Ever We've said it before but we want to stress just how versatile Mason jars are. The only limit on how they can be used is your imagination and ingenuity. Whether you want something classic, industrial or contemporary, you can design and create something highly individual and very eye catching. Click here for a great selection of ideas for one off lighting pieces. #38 How to Light Your Bathroom Bathrooms are no longer just about shoving up a few bright bar lights. There are a number of tips and tricks you can use to design lighting that turns your bathroom into a refuge yet still keeps it perfectly functional. All ya gotta do is read on. Just click here to get the low down on how to light your bathroom properly. #39 LED Flexibility Get the most fun from bathtime with individual LED lights. Make an adult themed bathroom perfect fun for children with LED lights that change color. Look out for lights that are battery powered and designed to float in the bathwater. Rubber suction aps complete the perfection - they can then be stuck on walls wherever you want them. Click Source above to find out more about these great novelty lights.​Source #40 Soft Light Need Not Be Low Light Remembering that your bathroom has to be functional as well as restive you should choose lighting carefully. Avoid flooding your bathroom with harsh white light it's just not relaxing but you still need light to see what you are doing. Softer light will work well if you use fittings in as many locations as you can. Browse here to find out more about the rest of this stunning home on Martha's Vineyard. #41 All The Lights You Ever Need Stuck for ideas? Just can't get started on your re-styling? We've got 99 great bathroom designs here for you. Each has it's own signature lighting so all you need to do is click here once to browse the other 98 ideas. #42 Comfortable Nocturnal Bathroom Trips It's easy to get caught short in the middle of the night. Help yourself to see where you're going with a cleave adhesive glow in the dark strip. Whatever next! Raise a few smiles with this whacky list of bathroom inventions with one here. #43 Combo Lighting If you've got natural light - flaunt it. Pendant lights above a vanity unit can be made to reflect your styling even more closely if there's little need to use them as lights. Let your design spirit run wild. See more of this designers great ideas by clicking Source above.Source​ #44 Industrial Styling is IN Throw out the chinz. Make your bathroom ultra-utilitarian. Minimal features, neutral color make for a look that may be familiar. You can make it more unexpected by using cable in contrasting color secured directly to walls and ceiling. No messing! There's more to find out about this look by clicking here. #45 Update Your Old Vanity Lights Sometimes you can bring about great changes in your bathroom by refreshing rather than replacing. Look out for materials that can be used to cover existing lights to breath new style and life into your bathroom decor. Click here to see other idea for solving more unusual bathroom problems here. #46 Make Your Bathtub a Focal Point Grab the viewer's attention in your bathroom by carefully placing light fittings to make focal points. Find yourself a signature light fitting - think modern chandelier - and hang it where it really acts as a focal point. Click Source above to get the detail on how to achieve this great look.Source​ #47 Glass on Glass Use neutral colors to great effect in your bathroom. Light vanity cupboards with wall mounted fittings with clear glass shades and clear glass light bulbs so you don't detract from the surrounding elegance. Check out the detail in this stylish grown up bathroom by clicking here. #48 How To Avoid Showering in The Dark Who wants to shower in the dark? Darker materials need more light to show them off, especially natural stone. You should think about flooding a shower cabinet with light as well as water to create maximum effect and give yourself enough light to shower properly. Browse here for a selection of 30 unique shower designs. #49 Coordinate Your Lighting ​SourceStart with natural light - there's nothing quite like it - and plan vanity unit lights and decorative lights to fill in the gaps. Don't forget you'll need some lighting for those after dark, I need some me time moments so think about soft and gentle room lights as well. #50 25 Great Lighting Ideas Chrome never looks out of place and the bathroom is no exception. Choose muted colors and light fittings that are simple and clean to accentuate the chrome to best effect. Find out more about these ideas with one here. #51 Out of Sight But Not Out of Mind False walls allow you to hide strip lighting at the top and at floor level. If you have the space, strip lights used in this way, out of sight, are a stylish way to light your bathroom. Browse here and you can see a selection of other cool lighting. And The Next Step Well, if you're still with us your head must be EXPLODING with new ideas for your lighting. Don't forget that these are just the starting point. Let your imagination run riot and you'll be able to come up with plenty of ideas. We'd love to hear what you liked, what you found out for yourself and what you've managed to achieve so just drop us a post right here.

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