This is a bathroom in Beacon Hill apartment we renovated with a client (and is actually for sale right now, if you’re looking!)
One thing we are always on the hunt for is great sconces and fixtures for bathroom lighting. It’s such an easy way to update a bathroom (be gone, terrible builder grade fixtures!) You can spend a lot or a little, and get a great look either way. So here is a roundup of some favorites from all price points to help you if you’re looking to pick some fixtures for your own home!
The ideal lighting in a bathroom is on the sides- this illuminates your face MUCH better than an above the light fixture which casts some nasty shadows. The general rule for placement is the center of the fixture be 60-65″ above the floor. But if you’re super tall or short, you can fudge it a few inches higher or lower.
This is from a fantastic beach house project we hope to shoot in early spring. This sconce is a favorite, and paired with this super unique mirror and the roman shade fabric came out SO awesome.
There are some tubular style fixtures that can be placed either above or on the sides of the mirror. These are exceptionally good for makeup application when used on the sides of the mirror because they are longer and cast brighter, more even light. When using above the mirror fixtures, I tend to like double fixtures instead of triple, unless the mirror is exceptionally long.
This is a bathroom we did in the basement of a South End brownstone- with the mirror so close to the wall, we had to do an above the mirror fixture. Image by Sarah Winchester.
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This is a fabulous round-up, thank you! (especially when we need a break from holiday decorating!). Shannon
Hi, Love the mirror in the South End brownstone. I have been looking for one just like this. Can you say where to purchase it? Thanks
WOW! Fixtures for under $100 that look like Visual Comfort…..I love you. Merry Christmas to all of us from Erin and team. A great post for sure.
PS – Have you read up on LED lights? I love that they last so long and are not hot (great for shades and fingers), but I have read 2 articles saying they are harmful to your eyes. Just sayin.
I love, love, love your blog and this post in particular has been helpful as I’m in the beginning stages of re-doing my powder room. Eventually I will need to update the lighting fixtures in other rooms (dining room, foyer) and would SO appreciate other posts on room-specific lighting. Thank you again!
Shade ideas??
Where do I find the fixture in bottom photo (South End Brownstone)?
Thank you! Would love to see a roundup of pre-fab vanities for smaller projects where custom cabinetry is not in the budget.
I have been looking for a vanity with the wrap around back splash. Where is the bathroom one from or how to you search for a corner mount without coming up with the small corner sinks. Thanks Great post.
This would need to be done by the stone installer- you can’t buy it from a store.
can you really put #14 above the mirror? I actually bought this from ebay for my powder room, then realized I would not be able to put above the mirror, because the shades look up. Love this roundup, I’ve been remodeling, and got completely stuck on lights!
You need enough space, but yet you can.
Hi Erin – Would you mind sharing the source of the flooring in the Beacon Hill bathroom? I’m looking for something similar in my hallway bath I’m about to renovate. Thank you for the great sconce options!