Bathroom Wall lights are lighting fixtures that quite literally mount onto walls. They come in a variety of designs, colors, and sizes, but all should have the ability to attach to a vertical surface. In a bathroom, task lighting is usually used for the vanity area. Wall lights/sconces provide elegant task lighting that's perfect for getting ready.
Bathroom Wall Lighting Styles
When you have decided what purpose your indoor lights will serve, it’s time to consider the various styles that are available. The main consideration is what style will best complement your bathroom’s interior while still giving you the type of lighting you need.
Modern / Contemporary: The modern lighting style is sleek and has very clean lines, geometric patterns, circles, and ovals. It has smooth surfaces that have very little if any, decorative detailing. The strong but simple lines create the perfect focal point in a modern home. Contemporary wall lights come in various shapes, sizes, and materials. Here is a quick round-up of the most popular and common types of wall sconces:
Traditional: If you have a traditional style bathroom, of course, you want the wall lighting to match. A lot of lantern wall lights could be a good match. The frosted or etched glass adds to the traditional feel of lantern style lights. But you don’t have to limit yourself to lantern lights if you have a traditional home.
Mid-Century Modern: In some regions of the country, Mid-Century Modern is all the rage. Its retro feel is the overriding tone. You would want wall-mounted lighting that fits with your bathroom’s overall style.
Industrial: If you prefer an industrial look, there’s a bathroom wall lighting for that too, from bare, exposed bulbs to curved metal and sometimes even caged shades. This style is commonly used in spaces with exposed structures like brick or duct work.
How to Choose the Best Bathroom Wall Lights: Size, Finishes, and Installation Options
With so many bathroom wall lighting options, you may have a hard time choosing just one. So how do you choose the best wall light for your home? You can start by going through the considerations listed below:
- Purpose: It is essential that you first determine what your purpose for buying a bathroom wall light is. This would largely depend on assessing your needs, putting down your design and décor plan on paper, and gauging what kind of wall lighting you need.
- Size: Be mindful of all sizing dimensions including width, depth, height, and even weight of a wall lighting fixture you are interested in. You will have to choose based on the dimensions of your bathroom space on where you plan to place the fixture and how much coverage you need from the light itself.
- Positioning: Consider the positioning of the bathroom wall light and its effects on style, general lighting of your bathroom’s interior as well as the symmetry of design. Also look for lighting with an IP44 rating or higher, as this will offer protection from splashes.
- Colours: Look for bathroom wall lights that will complement your existing colour palette. We have bathroom wall lights available in a variety of colours including but not limited to black, white, grey, brass, and copper.
- Brightness: The brightness of the bathroom wall lights are all important factors for consideration once you establish your unique needs. For the tasks that are usually performed in front of the bathroom vanity mirror, adequate lighting ensures no detail is missed. And as with any task lighting, the level of brightness matters. Go for the higher end of lumen output and install dimmable fixtures on their own switch, so anyone can control the light level as needed.
- Lighting Function:
- Task Lighting: It is paramount when performing specific tasks. Bathroom wall lights mounted along the sides of a mirror are ideal for daily grooming activities like applying makeup or shaving.
- Ambient lighting: Radiates a comfortable level of brightness without glare and allows you to see and walk safely.
- Accent Lighting: Adds drama to the bathroom space by creating visual interest.
- Installation Options: Some bathroom wall lights are fairly simple to install while some others may have a really complex assembly and installation process. While you will get an exhaustive user manual or installation guide from the manufacturer or seller, it is recommended that you get the lamp installed with the help of a lighting professional.
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