{"title":"Bathroom Vanity Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eBathrooms need more light than people expect and more protection than people check. Both of those get handled here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDamp rated or wet rated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine for the vanity area, the ceiling, and anywhere outside the shower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — required directly over a shower or a tub, where water can actually land on the fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unrated fixture in a bathroom is a code violation and a real hazard. Check the label before you buy, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing the vanity bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMirror width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBar width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOr use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 – 22 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 sconces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 – 30 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 sconces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 sconces or a 3-light bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 in (double)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 bars, or 2 – 3 sconces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne over each basin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bar should always be narrower than the mirror. Mount it 3 to 6 inches above the mirror's top edge, or around 78 inches from the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much light a bathroom needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim for \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 to 8,000 lumens total\u003c\/strong\u003e in a full bathroom — considerably more than a bedroom. Split it between the vanity, a ceiling fixture, and a wet-rated light in the shower if there is one. Use 3000K to 4000K, and CRI 90 or above so colours read accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo not rely on one ceiling light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single fixture overhead leaves the face in shadow. The vanity needs its own light source. That is the whole reason vanity bars and bathroom sconces exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the mirror itself, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mirror-lights\"\u003emirror lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For the ceiling, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/residential-ceiling-lights\"\u003eresidential ceiling lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/collections\/bathroom-and-vanity-lights-alvetto-lighting_2.png?v=1793016990","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/bathroom-vanity-lights.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}