Homeowners across Sussex take great pride in their bathrooms. Whether in an older or more contemporary property, a luxury bathroom often serves as a personal oasis – a serene space to unwind in after a long day, or kickstart your morning routine feeling refreshed and energised. At Village Bathrooms, we believe that lighting is paramount to helping you get the most out of your bespoke bathroom, whatever your lifestyle and design preferences.
A bugbear of some homeowners is maximising lighting in their bathrooms, particularly in those where there is little to no natural light, thus making a bathroom feel somewhat cramped and dark. Achieving the optimal bathroom ambience in a confined space requires careful consideration when it comes to lighting fixtures, natural light reflection, and utilising bathroom space wisely.
At Village Bathrooms, our luxury bathroom designers understand that thoughtful lighting can transform even the smallest bathroom into a heavenly, spa-esque retreat. Whether you’re blessed with an abundance of natural light or working with a windowless bathroom, strategic bathroom lighting choices allow you to set the perfect mood and create an environment that soothes the senses.
Believe it or not, one of the most common bathroom lighting mistakes is over-illumination. While bright, functional lighting is crucial for your daily routine, harsh and dazzling overhead bulbs can make the space feel uninviting and ‘closed off’. Understandably, bright lightbulbs accomplish a key goal, but go too bright and it soon becomes an eyesore. What is the solution? Implement lighting of varying levels and intensities.
Dimmable recessed ceiling lights or modern flush-mount fixtures offer warm, ambient lighting that can be adjusted to your desired brightness level. Complement this with targeted task lighting, such as illuminated mirrors or small LED lamps, to ensure you have ample illumination where you need it most. Lighting doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all choice.
There’s something incredibly soothing about the gentle, flickering glow of candlelight, particularly when soaking in a hot bubble bath. However, having traditional candles in a damp bathroom environment can be impractical (not to mention a fire hazard). Enter the convenient solution of electronic flameless candles – all the subtle illumination benefits without any safety concerns.
Arrange a few of these around your bathtub or place them on ledges and shelves throughout the space. With remote controls and timers, you can set the perfect mood with the click of a button before soaking your stresses away with some calming music for ultimate relaxation.
Does your bathroom boast unique architectural details like alcoved shelving, decorative arches, or a freestanding oval bathtub? Highlight these eye-catching elements with precisely positioned spotlights, LED strip lighting, or even smart colour-changing bulbs to add glimmer and sparkle in subtle ways.
Not only will this technique show off your bathroom’s most stunning and eye-catching features, but it will also add depth and dimension to the space – transforming it from a purely functional room into an illuminated, carefully designed and multi-layered bathroom.
Subtle, incremental changes in a bathroom can make all the difference. If you, for example, have a small bathroom or ensuite with minimal access to natural light, changing some features can be incredibly easy workarounds.
Consider installing a glass door (rather than a solid door) to an ensuite bathroom for added light exposure, opting for a graduated satin etched finish to maximise both natural light and privacy. Additionally, install large mirrors to reflect more light and enhance the feeling of space simultaneously in a compact bathroom. Even in rooms with minimal natural light, mirrors and glass provide less light obstruction and can, by extension, make rooms feel more spacious at the same time.
Of course, no discussion of modern bathroom lighting would be complete without touching on smart home automation. With a huge range of voice-controlled apps and hubs to choose from, it’s easier than ever for you to effortlessly transition your bathroom lighting levels via your phone. From an energising bright white for your morning pre-work routine to soft, diffused ambers and roses when it’s time to relax and unwind each evening.
Smart lighting also allows you to create customised lighting “scenes” that set the ideal ambience for specific tasks or moments. A tranquil candlelit soak with relaxing music? A bright, vibrant dance party for one while getting ready for a night out? Simply tap a button and watch your bathroom lighting align seamlessly with your routine.
Every bathroom space is different, and every person has a preference when it comes to illuminating a space they use every day. Creating the perfect bathroom lighting design involves a mixture of design creativity and innovative thinking, both of which the team at Village Bathrooms has mastered through years of providing high-quality bathroom design and installation services in Sussex.
Whether you have small retrofitting goals or are considering a full bathroom renovation as part of a wider home improvement project, our luxury bathroom experts will work closely with you to ensure your lighting needs are met. From creating immersive, realistic 3D visual bathroom designs to executing full, non-disruptive bathroom installations to the millimetre, we have the tools and resources to bring your bathroom lighting and design ideas to life.
Schedule a free, no-obligation bathroom design consultation with Village Bathrooms today and let us illuminate the path towards your dream bathroom in no time.
