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elizabetheva

how much powder room lighting, second guessing

EvaElizabeth
hace 4 años

I’m replacing an over vanity light in a narrow powder room and I’m second guessing every decision I make. It’s 35” wide and the current vanity is a builder’s basic grade globe fixture with 6 bulbs. I originally planned to use 2 shallow sconces on the side walls above the sink and add one recessed light in the center of the room. Now I’m panicking that it’s not enough light. I know I don’t need 6! But, how do I estimate how much illumination I need? Should I add a small recessed light above the sink? I want enough lighting to be able to touch up makeup in there when I’m on my way out but it’s mostly a guest bathroom, so most importantly I would like the light to be pretty and layered.

It’s not too late to change fixtures but I have to take the old one down and determine the new placement before wallpaper goes up this week. Too much pressure!

Thanks for the help!

Comentarios (5)

  • PRO
    JAN MOYER
    hace 4 años

    It's a powder room, not a laboratory. Two sconces ( 60 watt equivalent ) , a 4 inch recessed over the sink, a fan/light combination over the john. ...or near it.

  • PRO
    CDR Design, LLC
    hace 4 años

    If you want to touch up makeup in a powder room, the sconces are what you need. Unless it is a very large powder room, you do not need more than one ceiling recessed light.


    It sounds like you are putting a lot of thought into this, so that is good.

  • EvaElizabeth
    Autor original
    hace 4 años

    Thank you so much! This is the most expensive project I’ve done on my own and I’m both decisioned out and second guessing everything. I read something about vanity lights being preferable in narrow powder rooms and I went down a rabbit hole for like 2 days! I’m going to stick with my original plan and if it feels like I need more light I can switch out the fan for a combo unit.

  • fnmroberts
    hace 4 años


    Here’s ours. Install a dimmer to adjust intensity.

  • PRO
    Master Edge Homes
    hace 4 años

    Hi EvaElizabeth, your original instincts were right on. 2 sconces on either side of the mirror and one recessed light should give you sufficient light in your new powder room.

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