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Bathroom Chandy/lights placement?

15 years ago

Today started off with a bang as our contractor started the demolition of our master bath and basement. Have to finalize lighting picks for the bathroom on Wednesday and I am having second thoughts. Hoping to get a spa like feel in the bath and wanted a chandelier with a little bling. H doesn't want a total girly feel. The contractor's designer suggested the Quoizel Hollister series for the lighting by the vanities...the four light bar above H's sink and the sconces on either side of my mirrors. The vanities are directly across from each other. Do you think it will look strange not to have the same lighting fixtures? The central light will be from the Quoizel Downtown line, a ceiling mount with a drum shade. Has anyone ever had a drum shade in their bathroom? Will it hold up to moisture/steam? I am not very good with this stuff so any help is much appreciated!

Here is a link that might be useful: quoizel lights

Comments (9)

  • 15 years ago

    Forgot to put the link to the Hollister lights! The sconces will be the double light ones. Thanks!

    Here is a link that might be useful: bathroom lights

  • 15 years ago

    Anyone have a drum shade in their bathroom???
    Please???

  • 15 years ago

    I love the fixtures you have chosen. My favourite finish is chrome in the bathrooms, love the sparkle. I like the idea that the light fixtures are different. Doesnt look like the drum is fabric so imo it would be ok in the bathroom.

  • 15 years ago

    I like your selection a great deal, but the drum shade is linen and I can't imagine that standing up to moisture in a bathroom. Or at least I'd be worried about it.

  • 15 years ago

    I can't help you on how the drum shade would hold up in there but wow is it gorgeous! I think you will be fine with the different lights b/c they are totally different types of lights/placements and they coordinate. Good luck!

  • 15 years ago

    Thank you. Talked to designer about my concerns. Will stick with all of the lights as she explained the sconces on my side will be more feminine and the bar more masculine on H's side. She believes the linen shade will work but will replace if it gets damaged or doesn't hold up. I am such a worrier! ;)

  • 15 years ago

    I'll be the defending voice. You have a lot of shades with those...shade shade shade everywhere. And then another that does not match in the center? I actually think it's bad design. And with two vanities in eyes view, the lighting for those should match in both style and placement. I'd do the sconces on both and ditch the bar light and look to something non fabric nd non shade for the center...or go with no shades on the sconces...but lose some shades! Too much of a good thing is....well in this case, too much.

    As to the drum shade idea...I'm assuming that you have checked code? Open fixtures (non water approved like the drum you are looking at) need to be at least eight feet up from the surface of the tub or sinks and three feet out (draw a box in your minds three feet outdated froall water and eight foot up from the faucets). Either way, that drum is cool, but fabric is a mistake and too many drums gets a bit noisy :)

  • 15 years ago

    I would be worried about the drum shades in the moisture. I also would wonder how much shadow you are going to get at your mirror with lights on either side, but not over the center?

    I love great style, and I think your lights are very nice, but in the end, in a bathroom, practicality and utility matter the most.

    What about using a couple of pendant lights over your vanity, something with a little more bling if you like? I think that would add a feminine touch, and give you light over the mirror. If you want to use the Hollister grouping, the shade on the pendants is glass, not fabric, another plus.

  • 15 years ago

    I love that ny iPad changes my words...I said I'd be the deferring voice lol. Sorry