Our friends at Lumens have put together a great guide to bathroom lighting. Depending on size and layout of the bathroom, you may need more than one of these types of light fixtures in a bathroom. There are three priorities for bathroom lighting.
General lighting delivers overall brightness to the interior for everyday use.
• Recessed lighting
• Close-to-ceiling lighting
Task lighting creates focused illumination for work spaces such as the vanity and mirrors.
• Wall sconces
Accent lighting highlights a specific area creating a focal point or to set a mood.
• Wall sconces