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For bathroom sconces or pendants on either side of a mirror, two 60-watt bulbs will provide plenty of illumination for a master vanity. In a powder room where you need a targeted light, 60 watts may be ideal

Overhead vanity lights should be hung 75 to 80 inches above the floor; this works best for ambient lighting Side-mounted vanity lights should be turned at eye level, roughly 65-70 inches above the floor. This works best for task lighting

Most vanity lights can be mounted with lights pointed up or down. Remember to mount the fixture with the lights pointed up for ambient lighting and pointed down for task lighting.

✔️ For vanities with double sinks or those with more expansive tops, a multi-light vanity fixture above the mirror can be a good solution—choose a configuration of two, three, or four lights. Ensure the light is about 3/4 the width of the mirror or medicine cabinet no more comprehensive than the bathroom vanity, regardless of how the mirrors are installed.

LED lights are the best choice for lighting your bathroom. They are usually damp-rated, making them ideal for a high-humidity location. LED light bulbs are 80% more energy-efficient and last five-six times longer than traditional bulbs.

Bright white is between white and blue (4,000 to 5,000 Kelvin). With a less cozy and more energetic feel, bulbs with this color range are best for workspaces (such as a home office or garage) and kitchens with chrome fixtures. Daylight (5,000 to 6,500 Kelvin) has a bluish tone.

Warm white is typically a lower number on the kelvin spectrum, meaning the light will have a more generous, yellower tone. Soft white is typically slightly higher on the range and will be a somewhat whiter light.

Warm light is best for the eyes. This includes filtered natural light and light produced by incandescent and LED light bulbs. Spread out the lighting in your home and workspace to ensure sufficient lighting.

Choose light bulbs or LED lights that emit light as close to white as possible—and be sure to choose bulbs with a high CRI (around 90-100) for the most accurate colors. Bulbs in the 'soft white' range of 2700K – 3000K are recommended for general bathroom use and makeup application.

A helpful rule of thumb for bathroom light is to use a minimum of two 60-watt incandescent bulbs or LED lights which typically produce approximately 800 lumens each for a total of 1,600 - 1,800 lumens.

Soft white light is ideal for makeup. Since natural daylight is the best type of light, a bulb that matches this color is the best choice.