28 Bathroom Lighting Ideas: Best Bathroom Vanity Lighting Designs and More

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Add just the right finishing touches to your bathroom with stylish light fixtures.

Decorating your bathroom comes with endless choices on ways to infuse soul into the otherwise utilitarian space. Although bathrooms are typically small, they’re the perfect place to make a statement, whether with paint, a fun vanity ready to house all your towels or bath sheets, or even a classic claw-foot bathtub. But, you don’t have to embark on the never-ending decision making trail a bathroom reno requires alone. We’re here to help guide you through it with some of our best bathroom decorating advice. For starters, we’re shedding light on the best bathroom lighting ideas.

While wall sconces flanking the mirror may seem like the most common and popular choice for bathroom lighting, your options don’t end there. Statement-making chandeliers (even fancy crystal ones!) are showing up more and more in bathrooms and powder rooms. And, one-of-a-kind or vintage-inspired lights are a great way to turn your half bath into a stunning jewel box space. Regardless of how you choose to spruce up your bathroom, these lighting ideas are guaranteed to brighten up your space with ease.

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Even an airy, wall-white bathroom can benefit from a bit of warmth. In this California primary bathroom, pendant lights complete with flared wood shades add an easy-going rustic feel.

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In this Alabama home’s primary bathroom, classic silhouettes abound, including on the simple brassy sconces with scalloped shades that flank the otherwise simple mirror.

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This wallpapered bathroom relies on textured glass globe sconces to continue to cacophony of pattern. Chose warm-hued lights, or set your LED bulbs to a warmer tone, to get the same cheery glow as shown here.

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The design of this bunkroom bath is sunny and light-hearted, thanks to the school bus yellow barn-style pendant light, bold mirror and sink, and a graphic penny tile application.

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In this farmhouse bath, a petite barn light sconce in a minty green shade shines above the antique metal sink sourced from France.

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Industrial-style lighting, such as this extendable accordion light in a classic barn light shape, offsets this bathroom’s newer elements, such as clean white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a utility-style porcelain sink. The resulting modern farmhouse feel is both unexpected and practical.

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Substantial wall-mounted lanterns emphasize the symmetry for this double vanity. Manicured topiaries in terra-cotta pots help create a garden-retreat feel in the spacious bathroom.

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These antique-looking outdoor lanterns are right at home in this guest bath featuring outdoor-friendly elements such as a concrete mirror and a sink skirt made of indoor-outdoor fabric.

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In this farmhouse bathroom designed by Christina Salway, a tole chandelier with intricate floral details adds an unexpected sweetness to the otherwise utilitarian space. An antique armoire filled with grab-and-go linens brings warmth.

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A classic 8-arm chandelier warms up this white bathroom, while the shades bring a traditional, romantic element to the rustic space.

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A crystal chandelier hangs over a refurbished slipper tub in this primary bath. The oversize gilt floor mirror and gold telephone-style tub filler add even more elegance.

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An oversize copper light fixture casts a glow over this rustic barn bathroom, while an off-center single bulb sconce layers in some additional, much-needed task lighting.

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Sunny gold-and-white wallpaper is illuminated by a mix of modern and antique lighting in this farmhouse bath where clean-lined double globe sconces flank the over-the-sink mirror and a brass and glass globe chandelier makes a statement above the soaking tub.

A classic cord-mounted light bulb hung from the ceiling is as simple as it gets when it comes to task lighting. Consider aesthetically pleasing bulbs such as the Edison variety for a leveled-up design. Once you’ve got your bulb picked out, all you need is a cord kit to achieve the same easy look.

A simple gold chandelier in an eye-catching quatrefoil shape acts as a centerpiece for this colorful bathroom. The brushed gold finish pops against the high-gloss blue-black ceiling.

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In this primary bathroom, bronze-toned mesh-wrapped sconces flank a round mirror (cleverly hung from an old doorknob!). An antique-style open lantern hangs over the cast-iron tub.

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Simple old-fashioned milk-glass wall sconces hung above a pair of sinks and pivot mirrors take a back seat to the playful wallpaper and colorful penny floor tile.

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In this barn house bathroom, pretty brass sconces with clear glass globes match the steely blue vanity’s bin pulls, vintage-style faucet, and towel ring.

Get the Look:Vanity Paint Color: Nickel by Benjamin Moore

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Shiny nickel-and-frosted glass sconces mounted above clean-lined frameless mirrors balance the more traditional elements in this bathroom—toile wallpaper, wood vanity, and trough sink.

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Sleek sconces with mesh shades add a modern touch to this bright and cheery guest bath.

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Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!

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