It is important to properly light a bathroom vanity. Most people use their bathroom vanities everyday to dress, apply make-up, shave, and perform other grooming activities. Therefore, lighting at the mirror needs to be evenly distributed over the head, face, neck, and hair. This lighting needs to be bright and shadow free.

Recessed downlights provide additional lighting to the countertop and vanity and supplement wall-brackets or mirror-mounted fixtures. However, make sure to place them close to the mirror to avoid shadows. It is best to place elongated lighting at the side of the mirror or above the mirror. Make sure it is long enough to evenly light both sides of the face.


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