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A shower room is a very private space, a place to escape the rigors of the world and indulge yourself in a peaceful place full of bathroom lights. So making that space tranquil and inviting is essential and the way that your bathroom is lit is a important component of success.
A dark and gloomy room is not going to place you in the right mindset. There are many thoughts when considering how to light a bathroom and those can be dictated by the size of the room , what fittings and fixtures are located in which areas. One obvious aspect is the need to light action areas where you need good light to see what you are doing for example the sink and shower. This would demand additional spot lighting alongside the more general glow lighting in the room.
Where water is present you will need to invest in enclosed lights, usually ones that are made for wet locations. These tend to be mounted sconces and other shaded lamps. Then if the mirror is to be used for the applying of makeup, the brushing of teeth or wet shave, small purpose lights can be located at the side of the mirror. These are likely to be the LED variety .
Recessed lights help to create a general bright glow to the room and cast out those downcast shadows. They exude chill and disperse stress when you just want to dive into a relaxing bath. Then there are spot lights which pick up and enhance shelves and cabinets in the room .
These can be offset with dimers to give the user greater control to deliver an overall bathroom effect . Wall fixed lights are great at illustrating the colour and texture of your wall especially where there may be open brick or rendering .
Where wall area is at a premium then the ceiling may provide more chances to use creative lights for example a light located directly over the shower to light just that space .
Combining good lighting with large mirrors in a restricted bathroom gives the impression of space and light. Mirrors should be fixed in positions where they reflect the incoming light from outside and bounce it round the room.
Shadows are the downfall of any tranquil bathroom spaces so its worth testing your plan before its fixed, just to ensure that the mix of lights does everything you planned and wanted it to. Don�t forget that coloured lights can be an added aspect, not so much illuminating the whole space in a colour but adding a subtle colour light to the general white scheme to highlight a specific place or effect.
Design your bathroom lighting
Effective bathroom lighting is usually the consequence of a collection of different bathroom lights strategically placed around the room. Wall scones are brilliant for providing soft , elegant illumination, often recessed into the walls and often near a piece of bathroom furniture.
Ceiling lamps are obviously helpful in terms of space as they are away out of the way and not invading limited space. They are also away from any liquid contact and they provide a broad general pallet of light on which more focused lighting can be layered. Again ceiling illumination can be recessed for even more freedom and a sophisticated aura.
Bathroom mirrors that carry back lighting are very sought after as they light up tasks such as shaving gel application. Often placed next to storage receptacles so that they help in finding bathing accessories. There is nothing better to create a bathroom ambiance than dimming switches. They help you to relax as well as saving energy and money
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A spa day in your own home
Spa days are very popular these days but in these harsh economic circumstances we just cant afford to go on all but very special occasions .
Nevertheless with a little inspiration we can make a spa luxury at home in the comfort of our own bath.
The tub is of course the central part of the spa day with swirling hot water and bubbles to lift your cares away and ease the stresses of the week.
The first tactic is to ensure the decorating scheme of the room is relaxing and evokes tranquility. Look for pastel colours and raise the peace of nature through the careful placement of greenery .
Place a special photo or painting on the wall, something you want to focus on with pleasure as you lie in the water under your bathroom lights .
Set up your iPod player and speakers in a corner part of the room with easy music and place a blow up pillow behind your neck. Candles create an additional intimacy and ambiance so one or two in the right spots can make such a difference. You can position aromatherapy oils in small holders around the room with scents like lavender and lemon. A glass of Chardonnay turns a normal bathe into something rather luxurious and special.
All these inspirations combine to make your bathroom a heaven of relaxation and pleasure. Enjoy!
