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Do yourself a favor and get off of Amazon and find a local lighting store with a showroom to get ideas of what you personally like. I'd suggest a lighting store over something like a big box hardware store because you'll get a better selection, better quality brands (Try to avoid fixtures that have integrated LED's, but if you do go down this route, do not buy cheap builder-grade crap as the chances of failure and lack of customer support are higher), and much more knowledgeable sales staff. Trying to figure out what you want from Amazon pictures is not the way. Lamps Plus is an example of a common lighting store. That said, the lighting department in big box stores does tend to be good enough to get ideas on your own, so it's not like you have to avoid them. There are just better options. That said, I personally usually prefer frosted lights in a bathroom, but this is totally personal preference! You can do either! Clear lights can look nice if you already have plenty of task lighting and want to add some accent lights. Also, you're on the right track adding wall lighting. Having only recessed overhead lighting results in awful shadows, but the extra brightness on your countertop is very nice, so it's often worth having along with your wall lighting. Answer from AudioMan612 on reddit.com
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Looking for Bathroom Vanity lights, preferably a bar. Why are so many lights a yellow color (3000k)? Where can a HomeImprover get some white lights!?

Buy a fixture that uses light bulbs so you can put whatever color bulbs you want in.

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Doing a light remodel on my bathroom. Currently we have a giant mirror from sink to celling. Going to remove the mirror and replace it with two round mirrors. Want to add some functional lighting by the mirrors for makeup, shaving etc. What is the best solution? Three on the wall, (one of each side of the mirrors one in the middle) or over the mirror lighting or something different? And what types? Been looking at fixtures on Amazon (https://a.co/d/8sbMlJx) and does buying something with frosted glass change the spectrum much and make these kind of fixtures not a good choice for bathrooms? I definitely like the look of hiding the bulb behind the frosted glass. I’m not attached to this style, but would these be decent for bathroom lighting (they are pretty cheap, would be ok spending more)? The bathroom currently has two can lights, one over each sink going to just use these just for general lighting but want something next to the mirrors for grooming and makeup. Thanks!!!

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Do yourself a favor and get off of Amazon and find a local lighting store with a showroom to get ideas of what you personally like. I'd suggest a lighting store over something like a big box hardware store because you'll get a better selection, better quality brands (Try to avoid fixtures that have integrated LED's, but if you do go down this route, do not buy cheap builder-grade crap as the chances of failure and lack of customer support are higher), and much more knowledgeable sales staff. Trying to figure out what you want from Amazon pictures is not the way. Lamps Plus is an example of a common lighting store. That said, the lighting department in big box stores does tend to be good enough to get ideas on your own, so it's not like you have to avoid them. There are just better options. That said, I personally usually prefer frosted lights in a bathroom, but this is totally personal preference! You can do either! Clear lights can look nice if you already have plenty of task lighting and want to add some accent lights. Also, you're on the right track adding wall lighting. Having only recessed overhead lighting results in awful shadows, but the extra brightness on your countertop is very nice, so it's often worth having along with your wall lighting.
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When planning bathroom lighting, layering different types of lights makes a huge difference. Here are a few ideas: Ceiling Lights – A flush or semi-flush LED ceiling light provides even illumination. Mirror Lighting – LED mirrors or wall sconces placed at eye level help reduce shadows on the face, making them great for grooming. Accent Lighting – LED strip lights under a vanity or behind a mirror add a modern touch. Warm vs Cool Light – Soft white (3000K) gives a cozy feel, while daylight (5000K) is great for clarity, especially in small bathrooms. Dimmable Options – If you like relaxing baths, dimmable lights let you adjust brightness to create a spa-like ambiance. Moisture resistance is key, so look for IP44 or higher ratings, especially for lights near showers or sinks. Have you thought about smart lighting? Motion sensors or smart bulbs can be a great addition!
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Besides CB2 or Westelm, which may overprice lights to sel through them, where can I find contemporary bathroom vanity lights? What are some good brands? I always double check Amazon as they often carry the same SKUS.
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October 28, 2017 -

I'm looking to upgrade a new home's guest bath with some updated hardware. It's just got the super cheapo builder-grade things right now. I like the slightly softer appearance of a shielded light so that each bulb doesn't shine in your eye with a single spot of brightness.

Here is example 1 and example 2 showing a couple quick finds from HD. My main problem is I'm a bit of a light snob and I HATE warm light. The yellow tones really irk me, so the whole house is outfitted with a more natural white 5000k. I feel like a natural white is even more important in a bathroom, I mean people are looking at their faces and grooming or putting on makeup etc. Shouldn't color accuracy in light be important?

I certainly think so but it seems like every single manufacturer uses integrated 3000k LEDs so they aren't easily replaceable. Due to this, I've begun looking for fluorescent fixtures and I'd just plug in 5000k LED T8 or T5 bulbs accordingly.

Has anyone else struggled with this and found a better solution? I feel like every apartment I have lived at had a standard bulb style above-mirror light unit that had an etched glass shield to diffuse the light. I can't seem to find these anywhere for the life of me.

Help?

Edit: Updating post to include some factual information. Natural sunlight is typically described as 3200k during sunrise/sunset (i.e. yellows/oranges/etc.) with a noon time sun to be approx 5500k and an overcast sky being 7500k. See Wikipedia here and a really nice page on color temp and color rendering from American Green Lights here

I don't have wonderful photos of the the actual property, but Here is a Photo of one of the rooms with the normal 2700k lights. This photo has already been a tad bit white-balanced. Compare that to This Photo where we were testing some accent colors. You can see the tile, laminate wood floor, and wall are much less yellow. At least to my eyes!

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