If you’re looking for inspiration to update a bathroom in your home, a great place to start is the lighting. At Southern Lights, our team can help you find the perfect bathroom lights, ranging from vanity fixtures and wall sconces to pendant lights and recessed options. Whether you’re remodeling your main bathroom, guest bath, or powder room, you can find the ideal lighting in our showroom and catalog!

Bathroom Vanity Lights

When you’re in the bathroom, chances are you’re going to use the mirror. It’s important to have the right vanity lighting so that you can see as you brush your teeth, shave, put on makeup, or simply check your appearance. Traditional vanity lights are often found above the mirror, but sconces on either side of the mirror can actually provide better task lighting, as they don’t create as many lines and shadows on your face.

Bathroom Ceiling Lights

Every bathroom needs ambient lighting, and that is provided by an overhead ceiling fixture. This can be a flush or semi-flush light, or you can go with a small pendant light or chandelier. You’ll want to make sure the ceiling light is the right size for the room, and if you have a large bathroom, you might want to install multiple overhead fixtures to illuminate the majority of the space.

Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting is a great choice for shower and bathtub areas, where you don’t necessarily want a hanging fixture. These recessed fixtures can provide ample lighting when you’re showering or bathing, and they’re great for small bathrooms where you don’t have a ton of space. In some bathrooms, recessed fixtures may be the only ambient lighting source, but it’s important to also add vanity lights and other task and accent lights.

Bathroom Lighting Controls

Once you’ve picked out your new bathroom light fixtures, you’ll want to look at lighting controls. Your vanity lights should be on their own switch, as should your ceiling lights and recessed fixtures. Your overhead lighting can be placed on dimmers so that you can keep the lights low in the morning or evening, as you get ready for work or ready for bed.

When you’re looking for inspiration for your new bathroom lighting, Southern Lights is here to help. You can visit our showroom in Burnsville or browse our online catalog to find the perfect fixtures for your home. If you have any questions about lighting design, layout, or installation, our team is ready to assist you. Contact us today to get started!