This is the type of corner basket that I think might work. If so, would it be better at the foot of the tub, or in the corner where the shower head is?

Yes, there is an exhaust fan in the ceiling between the toilet and the tub. I assume I would need to have an electrician rewire to accommodate a lighted fan? I know a clear vinyl shower curtain would help, but I really hate the way they look!

I think you have the right idea. The fan/light combo will add more lighting. You already have light wall colors and a lighter colored curtain.

The only other thing I can think of, which may sound crazy, is adding in a light tube. (assuming that there is not a second floor above this space)

I have a client adding one to their basement stairway to add natural light and it's pretty amazing how much light they can let in.

Thank you Barnes. There is a second floor above. I'd bet my husband would object to having a tube running through the middle of his office!

I would replace the fan with a bath fan/light combo and do as apple pie suggests above. Just an example here, shop for your style and price point https://www.houzz.com/products/riazzi-bathroom-ventilation-fan-with-light-and-night-light-prvw-vr~64737069

Hire an electrician and get a recessed LED can or two in the main toilet/vanity area, and also reposition the fan/light over the tub/shower. That will make a big difference in the ambient light vs. just having the wall sconce.

Denita, Thank you. Lighted bathroom fans have come a long way! That is very pretty. As for the over toilet storage, the vanity has a lot of storage with six drawers and there is also a good sized linen/storage closet in the bathroom.

Sabrina, Thank you. If I did that, wouldn't it require four to five different switches? One each for vanity light, cans, ceiling light, fan and optional night light? That seems excessive in a small bathroom.

Thank you Jared. That is a very pretty bathroom. The wall color is already very light; a creamy white. I think the combo light/fan might be enough. The fan is centered over the shower curtain rod, so adding a light there may be the solution.

Deborah, no. Just 3: Vanity light, recessed lights, fan light. You can do a plug-in night light in one of the outlets if that's a concern.

Thank you Sabrina. The current ceiling fan is above the shower curtain rod. I think I'll try replacing it with the Riazzi that was suggested above to see if that gives enough light to the shower area. It only comes in brushed nickel, but if it seems to solve the problem, I've painted other bath light fixtures before with primer and automotive paint, so I could change the finish to bronze to match other fixtures. I'd rather not have to hire an electrician and drywall person if I can avoid it...

Here is the location of the current fan. You need to click on the photo to have it expand to show the fan placement. For some reason just a thumbnail photo shows...

Recessed lighting, along with a fan/light combo is a great way to get more lighting in this situation.

You also might want to let her pick out the caddy, so she gets the feeling this is her space.

Angelica, Thank you. We have can lights in the master bath and I agree that they are needed in a large bathroom. This bathroom is only 5' x 9' and I think adding cans and a ceiling light is perhaps overkill.

Kathi, Good idea.