Bathroom Lighting: Achieving a Modern Look

Lighting truly sets the tone in any bathroom, from the master to the powder room. Your bathroom lighting should always accomplish two things: making you look good, and making your bathroom look good. More and more homeowners are gravitating toward very contemporary style bathrooms. If you're preparing for a bathroom renovation (or just looking to replace the lights), modern bathroom lighting is definitely a style to consider.

An overarching trend in modern bathroom lighting is innovation. Sure, a standard vanity strip will do the job, but why not think outside of the box? Here are some of our favorite modern bathroom lighting ideas.

• "Glass in Glass." This modern look is making its way into bathroom lighting schemes everywhere. Layers of glass, often with varied colors or textures, creates a rich and exciting look. We like the affordable "Torch" vanity strip from Access Lighting for a bright pop of color.
   
• Recycled/ Reclaimed Materials. Many of today's most fascinating bathroom lighting designs are made from recycled and re-claimed materials, making them both stylish and environmentally friendly! Check out Varaluz for some of the most interesting designs.
   
• Vibrant Art Glass. Hand-blown by skilled artisans, this type of glass offers a rich look because each piece is unique. It's also available in a wide variety of bright, eye-catching colors! Elk Lighting offers a particularly huge assortment of art glass pieces, including bath lighting.
   
• Energy Efficient. Fluorescent lights aren't what they used to be – now, most are more sophisticated, and emit a more flattering light. Bath lights that accept fluorescent bulbs are especially good for bathrooms because they are much cooler than traditional lights.
  
  We offer a wide assortment of compact fluorescent bath lights.