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Compared to the rest of your home, your options for lighting in a bathroom are somewhat limited. Not only do you lose out on using table and floor lamps, bathroom lighting comes with a technical safety aspect that may leave you a smaller pool of designs to choose from.<\/p>\n

Yet, in spite of all this, the lights you choose will make or break your bathroom. Get it wrong, and you could either find yourself with a bathroom that’s too dark to get ready in or one that’s too bright to relax in. Want to avoid those scenarios? Read on…<\/p>\n

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1. Metallic mood<\/h2>\n

Ideal as task lighting either side of the mirror, the Brooklyn Outdoor & Bathroom Dome Wall Light from Industville<\/a> (\u00a3159) is an 8inch design in pewter and copper with an IP65 rating. Make it your own with your choice of wall holders and use in classic or contemporary bathroom schemes. It can also be used outside, too.<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn Outdoor & Bathroom Dome Wall Light from Industville<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Picture light<\/h2>\n

Highlight a wall mirror for task lighting when cleaning teeth, shaving or applying make-up with the LED Barrio Bathroom Picture Wall Light from BHS<\/a> in matte black (\u00a350). It has a pull cord for quick and easy use morning or night and is IP44 rated so it\u2019s safe for use above the basin.<\/p>

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LED Barrio Bathroom Picture Wall Light from BHS<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Diamond pendant<\/h2>\n

This stylish Diablo IP44 Electric Pendant<\/a> in black will add the perfect finishing touch to any bathroom or en suite. Available from Iconic Lights (\u00a350), it looks great with a filament bulb and it can be hung over the basin to create instant ambience and general overhead lighting when bathing, showering or getting ready for bed.<\/p>\n

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Diablo IP44 Electric Pendant from Iconic Lights<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Art Deco-style tube light<\/h2>\n

With an Art Deco look and feel, the 40cm IP44 rated Narrow Pillar Wall Light from Davey Lighting<\/a> (\u00a3830) is available at Original BTC. Its chrome-plated design creates an elegant silhouette ideal for classic decors. Safe for use in bathrooms and wet rooms, it comes in polished or weathered brass as well as cool chrome for a contemporary style.<\/p>\n

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Narrow Pillar Wall Light from Davey Lighting<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Classic bathroom lighting<\/h2>\n

Ideal for period properties and classic bathroom schemes, the Burlington Clear Vase Bathroom Light from UK Bathrooms<\/a> (\u00a3180.28) comes with a choice of two mounting options \u2013 ornate or round. Made from clear glass and chrome, it\u2019s shaped into an attractive tulip vase shape and is rated IP44 so it can be used in zones 2 and 3 within the bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Burlington Clear Vase Bathroom Light from UK Bathrooms<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Bathroom chandelier<\/h2>\n

Make an impact with the Forum Ora square flush bathroom ceiling light from Victoria Plum<\/a> (\u00a359.99). With its square ceiling plate and opulent pendants, this luxurious ceiling light brings instant glamour to any bathroom. Made from chrome-plated steel and glass, it reflects light in so many different ways, comes with four warm white LED bulbs and is IP44 rated.<\/p>

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Forum Ora square flush bathroom ceiling light from Victoria Plum<\/p><\/div>\n

7. Nautical style<\/h2>\n

Placed on either side of a bathroom mirror above the basin, Dowsing & Reynolds nautical-style Chris Bulkhead light<\/a> (\u00a399.99) is IP64 rated. It’s available in Brass, Aged Brass and Silver finishes and can also be installed outside.<\/p>\n

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Dowsing & Reynolds nautical-style Chris Bulkhead light<\/p><\/div>\n

8. Globe light<\/h2>\n

For a ceiling fitting to suit both classic and contemporary bathrooms, the Revive Matt Black semi-flush bathroom ceiling light from Victorian Plumbing<\/a> (\u00a3<\/span>64.95)<\/span> suits all spaces. It combines a round ceiling plate with a global opal glass shade and is IP44 rated. Use centrally within a family bathroom, shower room or compact en suite for good overall illumination.<\/p>\n

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Revive Matt Black semi-flush bathroom ceiling light from Victorian Plumbing<\/p><\/div>\n

9. Cut-crystal bathroom light<\/h2>\n

Beautifully crafted in clear cut crystal with a thick glass shade and shiny polished chrome, the Laura Ashley Blake bathroom wall light<\/a> (\u00a380) is IP44 rated and is available at D\u00e4r Lighting. Use in zones 1 and 2 of the bathroom or en suite and team with a 5W G9 LED bulb, not included \u00a380.<\/p>\n

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Laura Ashley Blake bathroom wall light from D\u00e4r Lighting<\/p><\/div>\n

10. Hollywood style<\/h2>\n

Get the star treatment with the Vanity four-light bathroom wall design from Lights4living<\/a> (\u00a3189.19) features soft opal glass shades on a mirrored backplate. The double-insulated IP44 rating of this wall light fitting means it can be used in zones 2 and 3 of your bathroom.<\/p>

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Vanity four-light bathroom wall design from Lights4living<\/p><\/div>\n

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