Brightly lit bathroom with dark cabinets

How to best light your bathroom

Check out some of the below tricks demonstrating how to best light your bathroom!

  1. Eye level mounted light either side of the mirror will help to reduce shadows on the face
  2. Be sure to add a dimmer to your lighting in case you do want to take a relaxing bath
  3. Decorative lighting such as an overhead chandelier can add a sense of art to your bathroom, almost like a centre piece
  4. Large mirrors will help to reflect light sources brightening the room
  5. Skylights offer a natural light during the day and help to reduce energy bills as an added bonus!

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