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8 Steps to the Perfect Bathroom

By Mark McCauley, ASID, special to HGTV.com
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Be careful with lighting.
« Add drama with fixtures. | Mix soft and hard. »
Choosing the correct lighting is critical in the bathroom where mirrors are present and mood is important. Consider the appropriate task lighting for sink and shower areas. Keep in mind that fluorescent lighting casts a bluish light as opposed to the yellowish radiance of incandescent bulbs. And, horrors!: Combine blue wall paint and blue-hued fluorescent lighting and you may look like Frankenstein’s bride in the mirror.

Strategically placed custom sconces light up this neutral bathroom designed by Kenneth Brown. Photo by Mayer & Bowden Photography.



Think function first.

Map the space.

Choose colors and motif.

Know your surfaces.

Add drama with fixtures.


Be careful with lighting.

Mix soft and hard.

Go for the green.


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