Bath & Vanity Lighting by Hinkley Lighting

Bathed in the Right Light - It's a misconception from years past that bathrooms must be brightly lit. Bathrooms do require a certain amount of practical light to support practical activities that are performed in the bathroom, such as styling your hair or applying makeup. However, creating layers of light can be most effective in the bathroom because it can provide the ability to control the lighting depending on the task at hand.

Task Lighting:
Task lighting is one of the most important types of lighting for the bathroom, and should be addressed with a lighting scheme for the vanity. The best vanity lighting utilizes cross illumination, which provides shadow-free lighting, In other words, you need a lighting solution over the vanity, as well as on both sides of the vanity, which lights the face evenly, and achieves the "cross-illumination" effect by eliminating shadows.

Ambient Lighting:
Ambient lighting is typically provided by ceiling fixtures, and is especially important in the bathroom because of varied mixtures of materials and finishes, many of them shiny surfaces like wall tile, floor tile, and chrome faucets. Recessed lighting with a dimmer is ideal for introducing some lower-level ambient lighting into the bath. It’s less likely to cause a glare by reflecting off of shiny surfaces, which creates a more pleasing and relaxing environment.

Additional Tips:
Mirrors can make a space look larger and lighter; they can increase the impact of anything they reflect; they can change the contours of a room; and multiply and divide the effects of lights.

Try These Layering Options:
Chandeliers:
These days there are many options to compliment or supplement your overhead, central lighting source. Chandeliers are being introduced in the bath, adding a touch of glamor. Decorative cut glass or crystal dressed chandeliers can add sparkle and create depth and drama while fracturing and multiplying the light further.

Flush Mounts:
Flush ceiling mounts are still an ideal choice, especially if installed with a dimming option. Their diffused light source helps eliminate harsh reflections in mirrors or off tile surfaces.

Pendants:
Mini-pendants are even gaining popularity as an alternative option to side mirror lighting, and can be used above the bathtub for a dramatic effect. Pendants are easily adjusted during installation to reach just the right height by a mirror to ensure you have the perfect lighting effect.

Wall & Vanity Lighting:
Above the sink, decorative sconces are popular and are available in a variety of sizes (2-light, 3-light, etc.). Single-light sconces on either side of the mirror help to even out task lighting in this area, as well as to accent other areas of the bathroom.

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Bath & Vanity Lighting

Meridian 3 Light Bath Bar
5593BN

Clean and Modern: The Meridian bath family from Hinkley Lighting features a soft, yet elegant modern design. Complete in both Chrome (CM) and Brushed Nickel (BN) finishes with faceted, clear, inside etched glass, this family will add a stylish look to your bath. The Meridian family uses G9 sockets and the wide arcing tube design is mimicked by the oval back plate with flat sides on both ends. Their bath lights are available in 1-light, 2-light, 3-light, and 4-light configurations.

Meridian 3 Light Chandelier
3873BN

Clean and Modern: The Meridian family from Hinkley Lighting features a soft, yet elegant modern design. Complete in a Brushed Nickel (BN) finish with faceted, clear, inside etched glass, this family will add a stylish look to your home. The Meridian family uses G9 sockets and the wide arcing tube design is mimicked by the curve of the oval shades. The Meridian Collection features chandeliers in all sizes to fit any space. Their 3 Light chandelier would be a perfect addition over a bath tub to create drama and set the right mood for relaxation.

Meridian 3 Light Pendant
3872BN

Clean and Modern: The Meridian bath family from Hinkley Lighting features a soft, yet elegant modern design. Complete in a Brushed Nickel (BN) finishe with faceted, clear, inside etched glass, this family will add a stylish look to your home. The Meridian 3 Light Pendant uses a medium base socket and the wide arcing tube design is mimicked by the curve of the round shade.

Meridian 1 Light Wall Sconce
3870BN

Clean and Modern: The Meridian bath family from Hinkley Lighting features a soft, yet elegant modern design. Complete in a Brushed Nickel (BN) finishe with faceted, clear, inside etched glass, this family will add a stylish look to your home. The Meridian family uses G9 sockets and the wide arcing tube design is mimicked by the curve of the oval shade.