Fitting and design
Planning bathroom lighting in layers
At a glance
- Task light at the mirror should sit either side or above the face; downlights behind you cast shadow exactly where you need detail.
- A low-level or plinth circuit gives a night setting without waking the household, and costs almost nothing at first fix.
Questions to ask any fitter
A low-level or plinth circuit gives a night setting without waking the household, and costs almost nothing at first fix.
Common questions
What fittings can go over a shower?
Fittings with the appropriate ingress protection rating for the zone they sit in, installed by a competent electrician.
Are dimmable LEDs suitable?
Yes, with a compatible dimmer. Mismatched drivers and dimmers are the usual cause of flicker.
The detail that matters
Task light at the mirror should sit either side or above the face; downlights behind you cast shadow exactly where you need detail.
A low-level or plinth circuit gives a night setting without waking the household, and costs almost nothing at first fix.
Add bathroom lighting to a wider project?
Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.