The tag line of a prominent bathroom tile commercial quips, ‘a bathroom is a room too’. Many people now understand that a bathroom can be an aesthetic place in the home. After all one begins and ends the day in that room. So why no make it aesthetic and good looking… and also full of bright lighting. Anyone of us can have a prompt ‘eureka moment’ in the shower and with the flick of a light a solution to a gnawing problem. Well, that’s not exactly what bath lights are meant for. But the real reasons are they make the bath area look much better. With good source of lights one is able to shower and shave, brush and bathe much better. It can help in maintaining cleanliness too. Inadequate lights or dim wits can be a problem for the elderly and also for those who have week eyes. Bath lights facilitate in more clarity of vision at nights making them valuable when they are switched on with sleepy eyes. They also have value addition of interior décor. Like any other room a bathroom also can be made to look better and blend it with the rest of the rooms in the house.

Bath light fixtures in guest bathrooms and personal bathrooms may differ slightly. Opting for some fancy shaded lamp lighting which is wall mounted on the mirror (this spreads light all over) or a beacon of purposeful bulbs on the basin and shower can are ideal. Since the area is likely to remain moist or wet due to regular use, care should be taken to install bath lights that may not pose electrical wiring problems. Unsafe materials like fancy glass, leather (will gather moss) should be avoided. Opaque glass that covers and shields the bulb and away from the main shower area and basin should be considered while installing the fixture. Some people fancy having bathrooms that can double up as a spa with steam and Jacuzzi. They are ideal for those luxurious baths on weekends-perfect stress busters.

With adequate yellow lighting they create a fantastic atmosphere to relax. It sets the mood to enjoy the lazy bath. Modd lighting can be creative and also therapeutic. Many women choose to have an extension area for make-up in bathrooms. Good bath light ensure that make-up is done correctly under focused lights. Recessed illumination works well over tubs and toilets.