Dreamy Bathroom Lighting

There's nothing dreamy and certainly not luxurious about a simple ceiling light in the bathroom. Designers now use dimmers, chandeliers and decorative wall sconces, low lights and high lights to bring a special look into the bathroom.

By Jackie Dishner

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The trick to bathroom lighting and creating a dreamy or luxurious feel, says designer Scott Arthur Yerkey, who runs his own design company in Chicago, is to use multiple layers. Include makeup lighting along with wall sconces, place decorative ceiling lights over the tub area and light up any art displayed. In addition, add perimeter recessed lighting. For sparkle, he suggests crystal or glass.