Looking in the Mirror to See the Real Picture with Bathroom Lighting
People should pay attention to the lights that surround their bathroom mirror "because it affects their own appearance... . Mirror lighting needs to be bright but not glaring, accurate yet flattering," say the people at Elflist.com (which stands for Efficient Light Fixtures, a non-profit lighting education group in Seattle that’s sponsored by local electric utilities).
As you shop for light fixtures to accompany your bathroom mirror, ELF suggests you keep some things in mind when choosing bathroom light fixtures: fixture placement, lamp (or bulb) type, and fixture style. The following is an excerpt from an ELF article on bathroom lighting:
Placement
The best mirror lighting surrounds the face with light, providing light from all sides to minimize shadows under the chin, eyes, cheeks, and forehead. A wall sconce on either side of the mirror can work nicely. If the mirror is a whole wall mirror you can mount the fixtures right on the mirror. Avoid using ceiling mounted fixtures as the sole source unless the room is very small with light-colored walls. Large bathrooms often need additional lighting. Definitely don’t rely on recessed cans for mirror lighting, the shadows can be horrendous. The most common placement for mirror lighting is on the wall above the mirror. Though not ideal, it avoids most conflicts with mirror size, medicine cabinet doors, and room dimensions. However the fixture needs to be long enough to light the sides of the face.
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