If your bathroom also has vanity light fixtures, you’ll want to match the style of those so that a natural look is achieved.  That’s not to say that it should be the same design, but one that will allow them to complement each other.  If the vanity light is stainless steel and a square design, you’ll want a wall fixture that is a square(ish) and stainless as well.

One of my favorite things about shopping for a bathroom wall light fixture is that you don’t have to limit yourself to the bathroom lights!  Any wall fixture for any part of the house will work.  What this means for you is that your options are almost limitless.  If you find a kitchen light that you absolutely love, you can install that in the bathroom as well.  The electricity is the same in the bathroom as it is in every other room of the house!

Bathroom wall lights are dual purposed.  They look great and give your bathroom a very “finished” feel, and they provide light (imagine that!).  A well placed wall light can direct light towards the mirror in a way that will help light the face in a balanced way to help shaving and putting on makeup.  The perfect setup is vanity lights above and wall fixtures on each side of the mirror, and lights for the shower enclosures.  Most counters have a reflective quality that will bounce light upwards, and light will come from all sides of the face.

Dark paint on the walls also increases the need for wall lights.  Most bathrooms only have vanity lights, and a recessed light over showers.  When walls are painted any color other than white, the light will not reflect very well and the bathroom becomes very dark.  Dark bathroom always feel like dungeons!  Add the extra light with bathroom wall lighting fixtures.

To get the most dramatic effect from a bathroom wall lighting fixture, install a dimmer light switch.  This gives you complete control over the bathroom’s lighting, and can turn it from a place to take care of “business” to a romantic and relaxing getaway.  The best way to do this is with a dual light switch.  One switch is for the vanity light, and the other is only a dimmer for the other lights in the bathroom.  The last thing you want is to have to fiddle around with a dimmer switch in the middle of the night when you have to go to the bathroom.

Unless you already have existing wall fixtures in the bathroom, electrical and drywall work is going to be needed.  The work certainly isn’t difficult and with some knowledge of both of those, most people can take care of it themselves.  If you doubt your skills, I recommend hiring a professional to come and help.  The drywall and wiring work is basic, so you can expect a reasonable price and it should be completed in a day or two.  Professional handymen are a great resource for projects like these, and you’ll save money by not having to hire two separate people.

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