Choosing Lighting for Your Vanity Room

Adequate lighting is essential to ensure efficient functionality of a vanity room. Ideally, vanity lighting should have around 150 watts to provide even lighting and adequate light output. In addition to functionality, the lighting fixtures should add to the aesthetic appeal of the vanity room.

If you are planning to spruce up your vanity room, here are some tips to help you choose the right lighting:

• Finishing: It is an added bonus if the finish of your vanity lights coordinates with those of the faucets and other fixtures in the room. However, you can also mix and match to create an interesting effect. The only caveat is to stick to the same finish family. You can also opt for evergreen choices such as brushed nickel, antique brass, chrome, etc.
• Style: Vanity lights are available in diverse styles to suit different aesthetic requirements. They include bohemian, coastal, cottage, farmhouse, industrial, modern, rustic, traditional, and more.
• Layering Lights: You can enhance the look of your vanity by playing around with layering of light fixtures. For example, you can combine ambient lights like pendant lights with task lights as a second layer and accent lighting as a third layer for highlighting an item of decor or an architectural feature.
• Room Layout and Design: The choice of vanity lights also depends on the layout and design of the room. If a room has less natural light and is large in size, your requirements will vary accordingly. For a smaller bathroom, your lighting will be scaled down to be proportionate to the room. Also, ensure the lighting fixtures coordinate with the design and decorating style of the room. You may require different lighting at different times of the day. For this, you can opt for lighting with dimmers. They let you switch between bright task lighting when getting ready for the day and softer lights when winding down in the evening.
• Size of Vanity Fixtures: A vanity fixture should not be wider than your vanity cabinet or mirror. Aim to install a vanity light that covers around 75 percent of your mirror’s width. If you are installing sconces, keep them at least 28 inches apart and 65 inches from the floor. Use the same proximity guideline for pendant lights.
• Bulbs: Your vanity lighting fixtures are only as good as the bulbs they hold. It is advisable to opt for low-wattage or frosted bulbs instead of bare ones to avoid the glare of very bright light.

Vanity lights serve both practical and decorative purposes. Ashley HomeStore offers a wide range of pendant lights, sconces, wall lights, lamps, and accent lighting for vanity. To know more about choosing vanity lights, visit Ashley HomeStores at 1101 South W S Young Drive Killeen, TX – 76543, or call (254) 634 – 5900 or 2301 Imperial Drive, Killeen, TX 76541 (Phone: 254-690-8721). You can also visit www.killeenfurniture.com to browse through complete range of vanity lighting.