Select a bathroom light fixture that's code-compliant, practical and well-suited to your tastes.
In the bathroom, lighting is at a premium: You'll want intense illumination when brushing your teeth, scrubbing your fingernails, shaving or applying makeup. Bathroom lighting also tends to fall under the regulations of local electrical code. The National Electrical Code requires wet or damp grade light fixtures within an 8-foot radius, vertically, and 3-foot radius, horizontally, of any shower or bathtub's outer edge. In order to comply with code, lighting manufacturers produce an array of bathroom-specific fixtures in a wide range of styles.
Kichler Two-Light Bathroom Light in Antique Pewter
For an understated addition to your classically-inspired bathroom, consider Kichler Lighting's 5455AP 2 Light Bathroom Light in antique pewter. The fixture features two individual lamps with flared shades made of translucent white glass. They may be angled up or down. The fixture extends 2 1/2 inches from where it is mounted on the wall. Its total dimensions are 18 inches wide, 7 inches out from wall, 8 1/2 inches tall, with a round back-plate measuring 5 1/2 inches in diameter. The 120-volt fixture is approved for damp location. Packaged, the fixture weighs 7.2 pounds. The fixture costs $110.06, as of September 2010.
Corbett Lighting Two-Light Roma Wall Sconce
For a classic fixture with some Italianate panache, you might try Corbett Lighting's 2-Light Roma Wall Sconce. The fixture projects a markedly formal feel, with two individual lights, each covered with cylindrical cream lampshades. The ornate lines of the fixture are crafted from wrought iron; a cascade of glass pendulums is suspended below in the style of a chandelier. The fixture measures 20 1/2 inches tall, 16 inches wide and projects 9 3/4 inches from the wall. It has 120 volts and is only approved for dry locations, such as the entryway to a large bathroom. Check with your local electrical codes before installation, as with any bathroom fixture. As of September 2010, the fixture cost $520.
Sea Gull Lighting Three Light Bathroom Vanity Light in Chrome
For an understated classic look, consider Sea Gull Lighting's Three-Light Bathroom Vanity Light in Chrome. The fixture combines classic simplicity with functionality, offering three light sources, especially designed for installing over vanities. Each light is housed within an etched glass shade, which can be angled up or down. The chrome finish coordinates with most bathroom hardware. The fixture is 120 volts and uses three bulbs of up to 100 watts each. It extends 3 inches upward from the center point where it mounts to the wall. The entire fixture measures 7 1/4 inches high and 19 3/4 inches wide and it extends 8 1/4 inches from the wall. As of September 2010, the fixture cost $89.99.
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