Position Vanity Lights on a Bathroom Wall
Vanity light placement isn't just about what looks best. Properly placed lights above the vanity give you the best lighting as you groom yourself each morning. Lights positioned too high or too far apart often result in shadows on your face, making it difficult to get a true image in the mirror. Positioning vanity lights isn't an exact science. While certain guidelines give you a general idea for positioning the lights, your specific bathroom setup and style of lighting fixtures will influence the final decision.
Instructions
1. Assess the current vanity lighting in the bathroom. Note where the electrical wiring and fixture is located. Determine how well the positioning works with the lighting.
2. Choose your vanity lighting fixtures. The style of vanity lights can influence where you position them on the wall.
3. Decide if you want the vanity light fixtures mounted above the mirror or on the sides. Sconce style vanity lights are meant to go beside the mirror while bar lights and those that curve down generally look better above the mirror.
4. Determine the hanging height for the vanity lights. The general rule for a vanity light over the mirror is 75 to 80 inches above the floor. Lights on the sides of the mirrors typically go at eye level or about 65 to 70 inches above the floor. Hang them with about 30 to 40 inches between the two side lights.
5. Mark the hanging height with a tape measure and pencil. Position a light above the mirror so it is centered above the sink to give the maximum amount of light when you're standing at the sink getting ready.
6. Position side-mounted vanity lights with the same distance between the mirror and the light fixture, keeping in mind the 30- to 40-inch total gap between the two lights.
7. Hold the vanity light at the marked spot to see how it looks. If you're comfortable with the placement, install the light fixtures. Play with the placement if it doesn't look quite right.
8. Use a level to ensure you install the vanity lights straight.
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