Leah Alexander, of design studio Beauty Is Abundant, explains that there are quite a few options available for lighting up a bathroom—and not just the classic switch with a flush-mounted fixture.

Traditional shower enclosures If you've decided to forgo a bathtub to make extra space, you're on the right track ...

This bathroom channels old Hollywood glamour with classic lighting and vanity seating. A large mirror gives it even more elegance. "A centered knee space with a warm wood stool offers a ...

These also help users keep track of their ... and other bathroom accessories. “I like to have both overhead lighting for general purpose and a second vanity light over the mirror for close ...

The ceiling curtain track in designer Ryan Brooke Thomas’s own apartment does just that. Covering the floor with a bathroom vanity or storage ... lands on sconce lighting, but a fun pendant ...

This bright, funky Austin, Texas, bathroom vanity gets the job done when it comes to focused lighting. This bathroom has plenty of upscale touches that pull attention away from its small size and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Good bathroom lighting can be a tricky design feature to nail, but it’s worth getting right - if only to stop ...

"In the case of the vent stack, we'll investigate above the bathroom to ... suitable for general lighting, but it will cast shadows on your face when you're seated at the vanity.

Dear Wirecutter, The lighting in my windowless bathroom is a mishmash of bulbs ... for overhead or vanity lighting, etc. Can you please help me? M.C. Dear M.C., I don’t blame you for being ...

Once your tub, shower, vanity ... Use mirrors, lighting, and storage to make the space feel calm and intentional, not compromised." In 2025, there's no excuse for a bathroom layout that makes ...