Bathroom lighting

[konapoppy]

I just realized I didn’t order lighting for our master. We are going to add recessed lighting, but I need to order a fixture too, right?

[lacey]

We have light fixtures over the mirror above each sink in our master. I prefer the light from those for getting ready and applying make-up. Technically, I think side lights at head level are supposed to be best, but those didn’t work in our design. My husband typically uses the recessed lights.

[Deleted]

If you will be doing make-up in that mirror, I would recommend going with sconces instead of a fixture above the mirror. You can have the mirror lights and overhead lights put on two different switches even if you want.

[konapoppy]

Mar 5, 2021 9:03:34 GMT -5 @sameoldstory said:

If you will be doing make-up in that mirror, I would recommend going with sconces instead of a fixture above the mirror. You can have the mirror lights and overhead lights put on two different switches even if you want.

Hmmm. I need to see if size wise that could work. We went with a pretty big mirrored medicine cabinet so I may not have space.

[Susie]

We have an overhead light in our bathroom, but I mostly use the vanity lights.  I do think you will want something, whether it's over the mirror or sconces.

We opted for over the mirror because I didn't think we had space for sconces.  Might sconces be better?  IDK.  I've been satisfied with these.




Lights:  www.kichler.com/kichler/products/indoor-lighting/bath--vanity-lights/2-light-bath-fixtures/eileen-2-light-bath-light-ni/