Bath
Bathroom lighting: vanity bars, sconces, lighted mirrors and flush mounts rated for damp locations, chosen for clear, flattering light at the mirror.
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Electric Mirror
Electric Mirror Integrity Rectangle Lighted Mirror
Price range: $1,805.99 through $2,360.99
Light the face, not just the room
A single light above the mirror casts shadows under the eyes and chin. For grooming, light the face from both sides with sconces at about eye level (roughly 60 to 66 in from the floor, 36 to 40 in apart), or use a vanity bar above the mirror about 75 to 80 in from the floor that runs about three-quarters of the mirror's width.
Specs that matter in a bathroom
- Damp-rated fixtures for the main bath; wet-rated for inside a shower.
- 3000K to 3500K with a CRI of 90 or higher for true skin tones and makeup.
- A dimmer for a gentler light at night.
How high should a vanity light be?
A light above the mirror usually goes 75 to 80 in from the floor. Side sconces go at about eye level, roughly 60 to 66 in.
What does damp-rated mean?
Damp-rated fixtures can handle moisture and humidity, like a bathroom. A fixture that gets direct water, like one inside a shower, needs a wet rating.
What color temperature is best for a bathroom?
3000K to 3500K with a CRI of 90+ gives clean, natural-looking light for grooming.