Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of bathroom design, but many people do not give it the thought it deserves Design professionals reromrnend planning your lighting from Ihe very beginning of your renovation, so that wiring can be installed and fixtures laid out in a way that works with the lighting plan. The two basic types of lighting you'll use are overhead and wall-mounted. Recessed and track lights are great in bathrooms because they add light but, as fixtures, are barely there, making for a clean, streamlined look. Ceiling-mounted fixtures such as pendants, chandeliers, and dome lights add more character but also take up more space Wall-mounted sconces are perfect for adding task lighting and are often used on either side of a mirror or medicine cabinet. Available in virtually any style and melal finish, sconces make it possible lo use lighting as a period delail or design accenl that develops and enhances the Style of your bathroom



Heating

Heated towet warmers are becoming a popular feature in cold-climate bathrooms. The sinuous and linear designs add sculptural beauty to the bath while keeping towels warm