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Bathroom Lighting?
Oct 02, 2007 by harlowtoo | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I would like to replace the vanity light fixture in my bathroom, but am having trouble finding one that mounts on the ceiling. I've looked at all the usual places...Lowe's, Menard's, Home Depot, etc., and online. It has to be ceiling mounted since I don't want to leave a hole to repair in the ceiling or make a new one in the wall. Does anyone know of a good online site where they sell ceiling-mount fixtures?
I have found a few, but they are styled more appropriately for a dining area or such, not a bathroom.
Look throughout the lighting store/department, not just the vanity-bathroom section. Those are almost exclusively wall-based. Consider the style of your bathroom and look at other types of fixtures not traditionally associated with a bath. For example, I've had clients put chandeliers in formal baths. Other folks have used schoolhouse style pendants for arts & crafts-inspired bathrooms. Let your room's overall look be your guide. If the ceiling light will be your sole source of illumination for the bathroom, be sure that it's bright enough for applying make-up, shaving and the like. Consider a dimmer switch if you want softer options for more relaxing times, like taking a bubble bath.
kitchenstylejg | Oct 02, 2007
These places carry what you want. Is it that you can't find the style you would like?
tysdad62271 | Oct 02, 2007
There are several sites such as LampsPlus.com if you do a web search.
You might also consider track lights or canned lights that you insert in the ceiling. They make these that can be fitted into an existing ceiling.
oil field trash | Oct 02, 2007
LampsPlus.com is great. Lots to choose from. Depending on the style you are going for in your bathroom, why not try a mini chandelier or a track light. Track lights have come a long way, and there are really tasteful ones out now.
Good Luck!
cookin'mama | Oct 02, 2007
get in touch with a electrician,they know where to buy fixtures
man_marathon | Oct 02, 2007
Low volt track lighting is what you want. It is attractive, energy efficient, and you can direct the light exactly where you need it.
DIYpro | Oct 02, 2007
Another site:
http://www.homelement.com/index.php?main_page=index&disp_order=1&cPath=188_194&sort=20a&page=1&view_all=1
Good luck!
yellowcabbie | Oct 02, 2007
Is there a lighting fixture for the bathroom that can just be plugged in?
Oct 20, 2006 by bigbaddave2001 | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
My girlfriend says the lighting in our bathroom sucks, and I tend to agree. We are in a rental, so doing any kind of electrical work is out of the question. Is there some type of good bathroom lighting that comes with a cord to just plug it in? Perhaps a 3 bulb track lighting type thing? I'm electrically challenged, so any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Yes there are, but there is not that much out there. Here is a link for one of them that I found. At least when you leave you can take it with you as you said.
http://www.lampsusa.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10448
I didn't see any track light that plugged in. Everything seems to be hardwired. I hope this helps. Good luck.
onemelbgirl | Oct 20, 2006
What is new in bathroom lighting design?
Mar 19, 2008 by Proverbial Quimby | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I'm remodeling my bathroom and need to pick out lighting for the vanity. I will be putting the lighting above the mirror. Are there any new trends? Types of lights? Track lighting? Colors? Finishes? Etc...
eh, seems like there's a few fads going around atm, but not a real new trend atm.
I'll assume you are doing a wall-mounted vanity light, not a ceiling mounted one. Current trend is for downward lighting, BUT upward lights create a more ambient glow, which is most suitable for makeup, shaving, etc. as well as general appearance in the mirror. Downward lights create more shadows and highlights, thereby somewhat distorting one's image and making grooming work more difficult and not as good/thorough in "real life" lighting. So, don't follow the crowd on that one. Use uplights if at all possible.
Also, some yellow-ish glass is being used lately. Don't fall for it. It's lovely, but it'll distort the color one sees in the mirror. Go for frosted white or alabaster shades -- ones touched with yellow are ok.
Fad finishes/metals are bouncing around oiled bronze/copper, aged pewter, and polished chrome (for the tarnish-craving retro-philiacs), but brushed nickel/stainless are holding strong. Silvers stay "in" more than "out", but make sure that you pick a metal that matches your hardware (or vice versa). Ideally the finish will match as well, but the metal is the most important part.
Track lighting isn't exactly making a comeback, but it's gotten a lot more stylish... still a family room/den/kitchen thing though.
If you have a very neutral style in your bathroom in general, then consider what kind of style you want in there. The vanity light is somewhat of a focal point, so it can help determine the feel of the room. If you want a more elegant style, go for something with clean, flowing lines. A modern, comtemporary style will have clean, harsh lines. A romantic one will have more detail and curls to the metal. A traditional style will have some bold details, but mostly very simple -- neither harsh nor flowing -- lines.
The current trend for overall style is going traditional/elegant. BUT, go with the style that suits you and the room. A trendy piece that doesn't suit the room is just a bad choice and nothing else. If you've already updated the room, you just have to go with the style that you've updated it to.
ulmets | Mar 19, 2008
Where can I find pieces for CRAFT a bathroom lighting? Make a bathroom light myself?
Oct 05, 2006 by Fast Pace | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
Looking to build my own bathroom lighting but cannot fing the backplate, wires, hangers at big stores like Home Depot or Lowes.
PLease don't do this. You are going to burn your house down. The first answer mentioned UL certification. That is a testing labratory that tests materials as to whether or not they will burn under certain circumstances. Please do not attempt this.
Seriously, also in the bathroom you want your fixtures to be safe and properly grounded. What if you wire it in such a way as to energize the metal of the fixture and you touch this in the bathroom while wet, or just damp, or just high humidity in the air.
Make a custom anything else but electrical device. You wont burn down your house with a custom toilet or a custom chair or anything but electrical. Do not screw with electricity. It is THE number one cause of fires in America. Many factors involved like miswiring things but it is the one thing you do not want to take chances with. It is so much more dangerous that you or most people think. They are just so used to turning on the lights, gee how safe, no big deal, no sweat, just hit the switch. It is only that safe because qualified people are putting in UL certified equipment. And even then people manage to burn down their homes. Please do something else custom and go to Home Depot and buy something safe and certified and better yet have a qualified electrician install it on a GFCI protected circuit in your bathroom. I am begging you.
octaveelectric | Oct 06, 2006
Can I put higher watt lamps in my low voltage bathroom lighting?
Mar 31, 2008 by john g | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
I had six low voltage spot lights installed in my bathroom ceiling. The transformer sits in the loft. Each spot has a 20 watt bulb. I'd like it brighter. I saw 35w and 50 w lamps available, but would it be safe to install these?
NO and NO AGAIN It is rated for a certain wattage because that is the highest wattage that is SAFE.
You of course could put a higher wattage bulb in BUT then it will cause the transformer to either overheat or burn out. Overheated transformers CAN (not always but often enough) and DO cause fires that burn down houses.
What you might look into is getting a higher rated transformer, then you might be able to increase the wattage. However make sure the light sockets are also rated to take a higher wattage bulb.
cheezyhill | Mar 31, 2008
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