BATHROOM LIGHTING Bathroom Lights need some consideration. It may be the smallest room in the house but we spend quite a bit of time in the bathroom. bathroom lights in the form of bare bulbs in pleated shades and pressed glass bulkhead lights should be a thing of the past. Downlights can be used in all locations (including the shower), Semi-flush and flush bathroom lights can illuminate the ceiling as well as the walls and floor and you can illuminate bathroom mirrors and cabinets with bathroom lights above, beside or even behind the glass and have shaving mirrors with bathroom lights that are backlit and fog free. We suggest that you start by looking at what bathroom lights are present in your bathroom already. Is it bright enough? Does it create shadows? If you apply cosmetics in your bathroom do the results look as good out in daylight? Think about having more than one bathroom light in your bathroom. Single bathroom lights in the centre of the room will give good illumination to the centre of the room but not much else. The bathroom mirror deserves special attention and walled bathroom lights either side will provide good illumination of the face. Alternatives include recessed bathroom lights above the mirror or a strip of light over the mirror. For best results why not consider a mirror or bathroom cabinet with bathroom lights built in. Tasks like applying makeup, shaving, and styling hair are much harder to accomplish with a poorly lit vanity unit. In this area, good colour-rendering bathroom lights are necessary to enable you to see yourself in a natural light while reducing shadows on your face. When bathroom lights shine only from above or behind, you will see unsightly dark shadows under your eyes and the texture of your skin will be accentuated. Frontal bathroom lights are necessary to reduce both contrast and shadows. Dimming your bathroom lights is now an option with a pull-cord dimmer. This will let your bathroom lights be bright and invigorating in the morning and soft and subdued in the evening. Walled bathroom lights, typically one on each side of the mirror, provide even lighting for both sides of your face. In addition to bathroom lights for the vanity mirror, good general bathroom lights are of maximum importance. Ceiling bathroom lights are a good idea for general lighting and many modern styles are available allowing your bathroom decor to be as unique and personally yours as any area of your home. Some care needs to be taken when choosing bathroom lights as the regulations are strict concerning the type of bathroom lights you can use.

CEILING LIGHTING Ceiling Lighting - There is a huge range of ceiling lighting available for the home and never before has there been so much choice of style, finish and material. Our range of ceiling lighting can transform a dull, lifeless room into a vibrant space brimming with character and style. To choose the correct ceiling lighting for your chosen room we recommend you first decide whether you require flush ceiling lighting or if the ceiling height can accommodate some drop fitting ceiling lighting. Remember also the height of the people using the room can affect what fitting you choose! You may also want to consider the style of your room – is it contemporary or traditional? Are you happy to choose more contemporary lighting if your room is traditional? There are no true design rules regarding lighting styles – you may well wish to mix and match a look to suit your personal taste and desires. Next, consider the finish – brass, satin nickel, chrome, glass, crystal, flock… The list is long but remember to consider your switch plates and door handles if you want a “uniformed” look to your lighting scheme. Finally, decide if the ceiling fitting is going to be your only source of lighting (Lighting Styles would recommend using a selection of lighting, e.g. task, ambient, mood lighting) in which case you will need to think about the wattage. We hope you find something within this section to inspire and delight and to solve your lighting requirements. Our functional and chic ceiling lighting should create a functional addition to your lighting scheme, however if you are still looking for that elusive piece of ceiling lighting please contact us.

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