One of the most common mistakes that people make when planning bathroom lighting is falling into what is known as the ‘shadow trap.’ This is a condition where, when you view yourself in the bathroom mirror the image that is reflected is not very clear. The shadow trap is especially common with recessed lighting fixtures, such as halogen floodlights. Since floodlights have a very focused way of lighting, the shadows obstruct clear reflections in the mirror.
However, this does not mean that you have to completely do away with recessed lights. What you can do is retain them as the source of general lighting for the bathroom, but use another type of lighting specifically for the mirror or mirrors.
The ideal location for these light fixtures is at eye level or slightly higher, and to either the right or left side of the mirror. However if that is not possible, a diffused light fixture can be installed and this will help in cancelling out the sharp focus of any halogen floodlights.
Having said all that, there are sometimes situations where only recessed lighting can be used in the bathroom. Careful location of these lights can, however, help in overcoming the shortcomings associated with recessed lighting fixtures. One way of doing this is to place the recessed lighting fixtures very near to the mirror.
Explore what is available in bathroom lighting and you will see that the range is very extensive. It is certain that you will find some item that will provide the answer to your bathroom lighting needs.
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