Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Lighting Ideas for the Powder Bath

I spent some time yesterday searching for the perfect light fixture to go in a client's powder bathroom. Originally, I envisioned one 3 - 4 light decorative bar fixture to mount above the mirror (kind of like this)...that is until I started noticing [just about EVERYWHERE] that people are illuminating their powder bathrooms with a pair of matching wall sconces, mounted on either side of the bathroom mirror. Hello - where have I been?! After rounding up so many great examples for this post, I'm definitely all for wall sconces in lieu of the traditional bar light fixture, especially for the powder bath. Sconces are great for creating ambiance and can look so classy and chic. See my top wall sconce picks at the end of this post! What type of lighting do you prefer in a powder or guest bath?












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IMAGE CREDITS: DECORPAD; HOUZZ

11 comments:

  1. What I've noticed as well as the lighting is the bold walls in a small space. I'm so into that kind of look it's just convincing my partner to let me do it!

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  2. Amazing options. Love.

    Sara Alves Corceiro
    movmoda.blogspot.com

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  3. That first bath... Stunning, dramatic and inspirational. Xx callie

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  4. Love this look so much more than the traditional 3-4 light fixture above the mirror. And love the hanging pendants in second photo from the bottom !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  5. Lovely blog you have!!

    Have a look at the amazing house I had the chance to photography few weeks ago in Sweden,

    http://anna.elle.se/the-place-where-the-time-stoped/

    Best.
    Anna

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  6. awesome post...these are some of my favorite powder room images...donna

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  7. LOVE LOVE LOVVEE the chair wallpaper!

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  8. I definitely have a powder room that needs this update!

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  9. i love the sconces and pendant lights in the bathroom as opposed to the traditional ceiling light, but now how do i pick?;) i thought yes, sconces but after seeing those pendants, i also love how they fall, how they hang. either way the look is very rich i think. great post!

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  10. These are gorgeous! Loved the bath with chairs wallpaper and the one with the pendant lights. Enjoy the wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  11. AnonymousJuly 02, 2012

    Love the bathroom with the red and white lacquered vanity. Any idea who makes the wallpaper?

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