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There’s nothing more essential to opening a space up and making it feel large and vibrant than proper lighting. With the bathrooms being one of the smaller rooms in a home, proper lighting is important. It’s also where everyone’s day starts so why not make it a bright and energizing space to get the day started right?

How to Light a Bathroom

Start the Bathroom Lighting From the Top

White farmhouse bathroom with shiplap Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@jessiethomasdesigns

Start with the most essential parts of the bathroom and work with what you have. You need proper lighting to be able to see yourself in the morning so pick a strong vanity light. See if you prefer a soft glow or an accurate bright white light.

Strip lights and sidelights work well next to a mirror.

These “task lights” should be 75+ watts. Energy-efficient LEDS are a great option to save money and still give enough light.

Don’t Forget The Bathroom Lighting For Your Tub And Shower

relaxing bathroom bath tub white lighting Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@strawberrycottage_

If you have a window next to your tub and shower it should be sufficient. However, if you don’t then don’t forget to add lighting to this space.

You can get creative and add a chandelier–if you have enough space–or soft overhead lighting for a relaxing experience. Harsh white light is good for a vanity to illuminate in the best way but for a bathtub soft lighting is great since it will make a relaxing experience.

Have Fun With Accent Lighting

bathtub with chandelier and gray wall Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@kerrylockwood

After you’ve worked on the major areas and they are properly light you can move on to accent lighting. If you have art or accents and accessories you live in your bathroom you can highlight them with accent lighting.

Recessed overhead lighting is used for this or countertop lamps. If you need more pizzaz, try adding some decorative lighting that works as an art piece itself.

Bathroom Lighting Ideas

Natural Lighting and Playful Pink

bathroom with pink walls in shabby chic style Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Insta @thecopperbeechhouse

This bathroom has a playful pink which is delightfully lit by natural lighting. If you have a large window in your bathroom, make sure of it. Leave out curtains and blinds if it’s in a private area so make full use of the sun. If you leave your window exposed chose a frame that matches your decor.

Vintage Wall Sconces and Gold Fixtures

bathroom with navy blue vanity and circle mirror Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Insta @thecopperbeechhouse

Experiment using vintage bulbs to give a room a soft yellow glow. The lighting pairs with the gold fixtures and blue furniture. Subway tile is always a cheap way to add more expression to a room.

A Unique Flower Light With Mermaid Backsplash

bathroom with mermaid backsplash and copper faucets Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Insta @thecopperbeechhouse

This bathroom is light using a brass flower wall light. The color matches the unique water pipes running from the top of the room. It’s held together by a gorgeous mermaid style backsplash.

Layering Neutral with Natural Light

neutral farmhouse bathroom with blanket ladder Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Insta @carcabroad

Another great using of a bathrooms natural light using a window. The farmhouse ladder on top of the toilet is a simple and easy way to organize a small bathroom. It’s reinforced by the vintage/shabby chic towel hook.

Gold Accents & Subway Tile in a His and Hers

bathroom with white vanity and gold accents Bathroom Lighting Ideas
Insta @carcabaroad

Simple one bulb lights work to pair off a his and hers bathroom vanity. The gold accents match perfectly with the wall mirror and faucets. Use a neutral rug to put it all together.

A Vintage Window Mirror With Sidelights

bathroom with window mirror in shabby chic style and blanket ladder Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@crosswatercottage

A shabby chic inspired window is used as a mirror. It separates two wall lights that offer a perfect glow for getting ready in the morning. The blanket ladder adds a place to store towels without damaging the walls.

Blissfull Relaxation

relaxing bathtub with lighting and white wood paneling Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@strawberrycottage_

Shiplap is used to build a frame around this tube. Accent lights are added at the bottom to make this a truly relaxing bathroom. You can add some candles to reinforced the bliss.

Pendant Lights and Floating Shelves

farmhouse bathroom with subway tile Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@behinddoorsdecor

Pendant lights are creatively used on either side of the mirror in this bathroom. Subway tile is running halfway up the wall. Matching the subway tile with countertops is always a safe option. It’s all held together by the pleasant neutral palette.

Creatively Used Water Heater

bathroom with vertical shiplap walls and free standing vanity  Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@neptunehomeofficial

Here the water heater is creatively used as a towel rack to save space. This is a great tip to minimize the use of space in a small bathroom. To wall lights are used on either side of the mirror. The white color palette is clean and inviting.

Shiplap Walls With a Rustic Vanity

shiplap walls with rustic vanity in bathroom and black accents faucet Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@northmade_farmhouse

This farmhouse bathroom makes use of shiplap walls with a beautiful rustic bathroom vanity. Two farmhouse lights are used on top of each side of the mirror.

Stone Floors Running up the Walls

bathroom with stone floor running up the walls Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@stylingmygallery

The beautiful stone tiles run up the walls of this bathroom. If you want to do something creative with your bathroom, try this idea. A soft glow is added by a roof window.

Built-in Shelvings With Farmhouse Appeal

farmhouse bathroom with navy blue walls Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@ashleywebinteriors

A captivating wallpaper is used to draw the eyes to the back of this bathroom. It’s a great way to make a space appear larger by making the further point of the room–from the entrance–a focal point. The built is shelve units add character to this farmhouse bathroom.

A fern and a Soft Glow

bathroom with plant and hexagon tile in white Bathroom Lighting Ideas
_backtobrick_

This bathroom just screams cozy and comfy. Add some accent lights in hidden places behind a tub to create a spa-like experience. The frosted glass window adds privacy without removing the natural light offered by the outdoors. Greenery always works to make a room more relaxing.

Black and White Sanctuary

white hexagon bathroom floor with large subway tile on walls Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@lemodfarmhouse

Multiple black framed windows expel natural light into this bathroom. Building a bathroom already existing fixture colors is an easy way to put a room together. Small hexagon tile floor keep the room interesting in contrast to the rest of the clean and elegant features.

Pendant Orb With Matching Wall Lights

farmhouse bathroom with white hexagon floor and black and gold accents Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@lemodfarmhouse

The more lighting a room has the bigger it is going to appear. Don’t be afraid to add more lights than you think necessary if you love open spaces. The tilted gold mirrors make for easy viewing when getting ready. The stool adds a comfy place to sit in this room.

Hanging Vintage Bulbs

bathroom with vintage bulbs hanging and subway tile Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@pipshome

Trendy vintage bulbs are always an okay way to light up a room. The moisture of a bathroom makes is a great place to fill with plants (that are okay with it). The floor is decorated with cleverly placed rugs. The three framed pictures keep the large wall interesting.

Great Use of a Small Space

bathroom with rustic shelving and gold light fixture Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@thejunqdrawer

High shelves in this bathroom add extra storage to keep this small space looking big. While tiles are run two thirds up the wall. The dark paint colors adds classy richness that works since the room is kept open by the white tiles and natural lighting.

Feel Beautiful in a Back Lit Mirror

bathroom with charcoal hexagon on wall and accent light behind the mirror Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@ferg_build

Have you ever looked at yourself in a backlit mirror? It’s so complementing. Modern charcoal hexagon tiled is used on the wall to keep this bathroom looking current. A jut rug has been added for texture and the floating vanity keeps this bathroom feeling big.

Chandeliers Work Everywhere

bathroom with chandelier  Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@kerrylockwood

One of my favorite bathroom designs. A vintage chandelier in this space gives it a bohemian vibe. Candles make it a relaxing place as well as the greenery. White tiles are used with a gray wall color for contrast and richness.

Copper and Fur

copper bathtub with fur accent and relaxing candles Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@kerrylockwood

A gorgeous and unique copper bath tube steals the show in this bathroom. If you’re looking to relax just add some candles. The faux fur blanket makes the chair more comfortable. The dark stone and wood floors contrast with the bathtub in an appealing way.

Subway Tile and Blue Mosaic

bathroom with unique subway tile and built in shelves Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@a_shoestring_renovation

Built-in shower shelves save space in this bathroom. A creative subway tile is used instead of the traditional horizontal or vertical format. The gorgeous blue mosaic tile adds a pop of color. The matching shower enclosure looks beautiful as well.

Shiplap and Vintage Wall Lighting

rustic bathroom with Christmas decoration and shiplap walls Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@a_shoestring_renovation

This ultra rustic room makes use of a vintage wall light and vanity. Shiplap is used on the walls. The pretty tile adds a dark pop to the room.

Grayscale The Room

grayscale bathroom with fur accents Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@gracefully_glamm

Layering neutrals is a safe way to keep a bathroom big and calm. If your a fan of gray, keep a home modern and grayscale a space. A gray seat is used for a comfortable space to put on makeup and get ready. Galvanized metal flower pots are used as an accent with other farmhouse notes.

Farmhouse Bathroom Kept Bright

farmhouse bathroom with Christmas decorations and shiplap Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@jessiethomasdesigns

The more lights you add to a space the larger it will appear. This farmhouse bathroom makes great use of this by maximizing the amount of wall lights. A small wall mirror is used to keep the wall space open. Black accents are seen throughout the bathroom and tie it together.

Modern Mid-Century With Black and White Wall Paper

midcentury modern bathroom with emerald floor accent Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@northandmadison

A fun black and white wallpaper adds pizzaz and intrigue to this bathroom. Light colors will open the room up and dark features make it elegant. The window adds a soft natural glow and reflect off the emerald floor pattern. Having important features highlighted by light is a timeless trick.

Layering Neutral for a Coastal Look

neutral coastal bathroom with plant Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@northandmadison

This bathroom layers neutral and gift an airy coastal and cool decor style. The light oak cabinets have a beachy vibe. The greenery adds a pop of color to a relaxing design. The unique chrome wall lights add a shimmer of intrigue.

Black Subway Tile with Gold Accents

Art Deco style bathroom with black and gold accents and lime washed walls Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@the.hoss.homstead

This modern mid-century style bathroom has elegant appeal with black subway tiles and gold accent. Black and gold are always a dynamic pair. It’s kept clean with a stack subway tile instead of staggered.

Charcoal Hexagons with Scandanavian Vibes

black hexagon floors with subway tiles on walls bathroom and matte black fixtures Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@the.hoss.homestead

The trendy combo of charcoal hexagon floors with white subway tiles and white grout make this room beautiful and modern. The matte black fixtures are a staple in this decor style. This one leans more modern than farmhouse.

Two Chandeliers and an Area Rug

large bathroom with two chandeliers decorated for Christmas Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@beyond_gray

What’s better than one chandelier? Two chandeliers. If your space allows it, this unique style will add regalness to your bathroom. As always, more lights means a more open appearance. The large area rug adds ample space to comfortable dry off.

A Shiplap Wall With Bright Wall Lights

shiplap bathroom in farmhouse stile with granite countertops Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@beyond_gray

A shiplap wall adorned with black framed mirrors in this farmhouse style bathroom. The granite countertop adds texture and contrast. 3 bulb wall lights make it bright, open, and airy.

Make it a Jungle

bathroom with many plants incorporated into it and natural wood stool Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@fesi_djojo

The moisture in a bathroom make it an ideal place for fun and fresh plants. A natural wood style stool playfully adds to the theme. Shimmery opulent tiles surrounded the tube adds contrast.

Rich & Elegant

charcoal shiplap walls with gold accents and gray toilet Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@placefortyeight

A charcoal gray toilet blends with the layers of gray in this bathroom. The gray floor it clean and the dark walls work with the bright sun from the skylight. In rooms with a lot of natural light, dark colors work well since they are opened up by the brightness.

Playful Pink

shabby chic bathroom with light pink vanity and white toilet Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@placefortyeight

A playful pink vanity is fixed with a large open white sink. There are mosaic style gray tiles which work delightfully with pink. An antique frame gives this bathroom a shabby chic decor style. This is another great example of using hanging pendant lights in the bathroom.

Black Fixtures With Roof Lighting

gray bathroom with matte black shower fixture Bathroom Lighting Ideas
@placefortyeight

A skylight allows a bright openness to this space. The plants feed off of the natural moisture from the bathroom. A Matte black shower head contrasts the neutral gray and white color tones. The Marble tile on the walls make it a luxurious space.

Subway Tile, Jute, and Charcoal

Subway Tile, Jute, and Charcoal bathroom lighting ideas
@chaos_at_no43

A classic pairing that always works are subway tiles, charcoal tile, jute, and matte black fixtures. This modern bathroom is kept low key and tranquil by half-open blinds. You keep some privacy while allowing the amount of light you prefer in.

Wrapping Up The Best Bathroom Lighting Ideas

You’re now ready to take on lighting up your bathroom in the best way possible. Which bathroom lighting idea did you go with? Let us know in the comments below.

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