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How To Select Bath Lighting
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General Lighting
The size of the bathroom will decide the lighting requirements. Bathrooms over 100 square feet require
general light, while smaller baths can use mirror fixtures. Ceiling mounted fixtures work well and can
provide general illumination for bathrooms up to 100 square feet.
Wall Lighting
Use wall fixtures to add decorative and visual interest to bath and dressing rooms. Uplighting can create
the illusion of larger spaces, visually lower the ceiling line in a vaulted entry, or add ambient lighting
with an indirect light source to light the space and create an inviting glow.
Locating the wall fixtures from the height of the vanity depends upon the selected fixture and the height
of the user, but eye level for the center is a good rule. Use wall fixtures to provide light while
eliminating shadows. The fixtures should be no more than 60" apart and centered at about 66" off the floor.
A minimum of 120 total watts for mirror lighting should be considered a starting point.
Whirlpools, showers, linen closets, and other niches of a large bath need to separately lit. Local electrical
and building codes should be consulted when selecting the lighting for these areas, as specific requirements
vary from state to state.
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