Elegant Bathroom LightingElegant Bathroom Lighting Simplified plus Gallery of ExamplesThere are three types of lighting for any room: general lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. General lighting is to illuminate the room like day time. One of this type of lighting is called "cloud light" where it has fluorescent fixtures surface-mounted to the ceiling. Chandeliers do a good job providing general lighting as well. Task lighting works like a spot light that illuminates a general area. Especially for us girls, we would need this over the make up area, wash basin area, where the mirrors are etc. Accent lighting is used to accentuate highlights of interior decoration or a decorative feature. It is used to create a feel, an atmosphere. To attain elegance in our bathrooms, we have to be discrete in our choices for all three types of lighting. Both general and task lighting are functional, but that doesn't mean they cannot be tastefully chosen. When you speak to your interior decorator, speak about how bright or dim you would like your bathroom in general to be, as well as how bright you would need for your make up table etc. They will keep that in mind when selecting the bulbs. For elegant bathroom lighting, try to 'hide' general and task lighting as much as possible, unless they serve a decorative purpose. Chandeliers are such lovely choices because they double up with both functional and decorative purposes. So when choosing elegant lighting for the bathroom, you might want to sort out lighting according to these three categories when shopping! "Balinese Spa"This is one example of elegant bathroom lighting inspired from a spa in Bali. Obviously, you can't see the general and task lighting here but they are definitely in place. Notice how the accent lighting comes in form of "candles" or lighting that is inbuilt into the little wall where it shines upwards. It is very common in lighting found by pools. There are many little lamps or lighting fixtures that has the feel of a candle or looks just like one. "Chandeliers & Mirrors" LightingAnother of my favourite examples of elegant bathroom lighting. A very clever use of strategically placed mirrors, table lamps and chandeliers. Beautiful wall lamps are also used. Which results in an spacious and luxurious feeling. The choice of colour scheme and furniture have all been strategically selected. Cream pastels and white along with other light coloured things. The decorator was not afraid to put lighting that were not commonly used in bathrooms, such as the standing lamp at the left corner. For elegant home decorating principles, please go to Elegant Home. Elegant ContrastsVery simple furnishings accented with opulent looking features. Plain: Vanilla plain shower curtains, bath tub, toilets, bath mat, sink, towel rack.Opulent: Ceiling, chandelier, mirror, wall lamps. Added detail: The deep royal purples and "lace" looking borders. In this case, the chandelier provides the task and general lighting and the wall lamps provided the task and accent lighting. Elegant HotelI chose this because it was very elegant hotel inspired. You can see how all three, general, task and accented lighting are used here. It is so subtle when you look at a bathroom, but it makes all the difference. Dark wood and cream is my favourite combination. I also enjoy the beautiful accented orchids and lilies. A Hint of CountryLovely happy yellows, used cleverly with lamp with gold trimmings. Situating the bathroom near windows are also a trade-old idea, reducing the need for a lamp during the day and also a feeling of space when sitting in the confines of a tub. For An Indepth Knowledge of Lighting...While I'm not an interior decorator, I merely constructed this page to give my opinion on elegant bathrooms, as so requested by some of you. For serious lighting research, may I refer to you the American Lighting Association, where you may find: "How to use lighting to make a room look bigger" "How Dimmers Set a Lighter Mood" "How Chandeliers Create Drama Throughout the Home" You might also be interested in: 
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