Bathroom lighting ideas?

2 years ago

Would like to replace the fluorescent tube lighting above our bathroom mirror (one of the bulbs dying again has prompted this thought) but unsure of what style would look good there. It’s only about 6.5 inches of space between the mirror and ceiling, and I haven’t seen many examples of lighting in that small of space. Thinking of a sconce type fixture going across the top? We already have two bright recessed lights in the bathroom.

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Beth H. :

2 years ago

remove the whole thing, finish the drywall (patch/prime) paint. just have one centered electrical box.

3-light w/LED bulbs of 75W will be fine

might be nice if you frame up that mirror. plenty of DIY-how-to's online. (how to frame vanity mirror)

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acm
2 years ago
There are other narrow flixtures you could select as well, in whatever number. If you have overhead lighting, you probably only need an additional light over the vanity. (I can't see vanity size or fixture finish, so just guessing.)

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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
I am fond of the lighting you have.

Have you ever thought of simply changing the fluorescent light bulb to an LED? It will last forever. The color will change also and you'll think you have completely redone the total room.

They are available in 2', 4' & 8' lengths.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs-Tube-Lights-LED-Tube-Lights/T8/N-5yc1vZ2fkol2aZ1z0vvri
tozmo1
2 years ago
I'm with Beverly, the one you have is very attractive yet low profile. I'm not a fan of lights that hang down over the mirror as it seems to emphasize a compressed space. There are horizontal lights that you consider but IMO, you already have a number of things going on in the bathroom, i.e. wallpaper, border on tile, all of which are very nice but why add more when you have a very nice complimentary light fixture already?
Beth H. :
2 years ago
that's a good point about switching to LED. (IF that current fixture will let you switch over. you may have to switch out the balast.)

LEDs have single or double connectors.

AND, if you do want to keep that, how about painting the face of that white to match everything else? That dark wood really doesn't seem to work, and it brings down the ceiling. paint it all white
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Breathe Design Studio
2 years ago
Maybe look at some individual sconces, like you see in the first image, or a vanity bar light/art light. Here are some more images to help you with your current dilemma:
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Wiles Design Group
2 years ago
We think there are many different ways you can update the lighting in this bathroom. You could look at hanging pendant lights, adding a flush mount chandelier, or even try some specific vanity lights.
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