By: Alyssa Martin | Updated 5:40 PM, December 9, 2021

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Dressing table lighting helps our bathroom become our refuge, because the bathroom is where we prepare for the day and then return to perform the evening ritual. Paint color and decoration can define the style of the bathroom, but the best bathroom vanity lighting can set its atmosphere. A bathroom designed as a calm, focused space can reduce stress and anxiety, and the correct bathroom lighting is an element of achieving this tranquil atmosphere.

Buying bathroom fixtures, from looking through a lighting design catalog to trying to decide which bulb type is best for your space, even the most passionate home decorator will be at a loss. Read on to learn about the features of the fixtures to look for when choosing the best vanity lighting for your bathroom and the top choices in each category.

The first step in choosing a vanity lamp for the bathroom is to decide which style of lamp is best for your decoration. Once you have determined what you want the bathroom fixtures to look like, consider the optimal lighting temperature—warm or cool, each with a specific purpose—to help you achieve your vision of the perfect bathroom. Here are some things you need to consider when buying the best dresser lighting.

The amount of lighting you need in the bathroom depends on how big your bathroom is, how big your dresser is, and how bright your space needs to be. There are four main styles of bathroom cabinet lights: single light, multiple light bars, strip lights and wall lights. Single lamps rarely project enough light to illuminate the bathroom, so if they are the only light source in the room, they should be kept in a small space. Multiple light bars can hold two to eight bulbs and are usually installed above the mirror. The modern bar-style lamp is a multi-light strip, wrapped in a frosted lampshade, and is an easy way to update an outdated bathroom. Wall lights are usually hung in pairs on either side of the focal point, such as bathroom mirrors, 5 to 6 feet from the floor.

Next, consider what color you want the finish of the lamp to be. Modern dressing table lamps are usually black, white, chrome plated, polished nickel, brass and antique brass. Many people coordinate the finishes of the bathroom lamps with the finishes of the washbasin faucet and the overall style of the space.

The last question to ask when you complete the design of the bathroom vanity lighting design: Is the light bulb facing up or upside down? Most bathroom vanity lamps can be installed with the bulb facing up or down. The right direction for you is a matter of preference.

When you buy the best vanity lamp for the bathroom, pay attention to the color temperature you want the bathroom lighting to project. Bathroom vanity lamps can project warm or cold light, and some lamps have dual temperature options. The warm temperature casts a comfortable and pleasant light. Cold light (or white light) is the closest to natural light and is very suitable for detailed tasks such as makeup. Energy-saving LED bulbs with multiple tones are another option for bathroom vanity lighting.

With the dimmable dressing table lamp, you can control the brightness of the light and the overall atmosphere of the room. You need plenty of light for makeup or shaving, but it’s more relaxing to take a bath at night under dim light.

The dimmer of the dressing table lamp is usually controlled by a knob or button on the wall. Some lighting manufacturers also provide applications that allow users to remotely control dimmers via smartphones and smart speakers. Note, however, that a dresser with dimming function may require dimmable light bulbs. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s recommendations for your specific luminaire.

When you buy the best bathroom vanity lamp, you will notice that the product is marked with an IP rating. These levels start with the letters "IP", followed by two numbers from 0 to 8. The first number indicates the degree of protection of the lamp against solids such as dust and large particles. The second number indicates the resistance of the lamp to moisture and water. Zero means no protection, 8 means full protection. For example, an IP rating of IP15 provides minimal protection for solid objects, but medium protection for jets of water. If your vanity lamp is near a bathtub or shower, please consider using a higher IP waterproof rating.

Dry vanity lamps are suitable for many bathrooms as long as these areas are not in direct contact with water.

Now that you know what kind of dresser lighting your bathroom needs, start your search by looking at some of the best bathroom fixtures.

This bathroom vanity lamp from PRESDE is equipped with a glass lampshade, which can add a touch of charm and sophistication to your bathroom update. You can customize your lighting experience by rotating the lamp heads and pointing them where you want. Its mirrored chrome-plated stainless steel finish is both waterproof and rust-proof. This lamp requires a separately sold G9 bulb and is also compatible with dimmable bulbs. It offers strips of three, four or five bulbs to suit different sizes of dressing tables, with chrome or matte black finishes.

The Bennington Lakeland bathroom vanity lamp uses a stained glass sphere and a stylish transitional design. We like that you can install the lamp with the bulb facing up or down. The luminaire can accommodate LED, CFL, halogen or incandescent A19 bulbs. It offers two to four bulbs in three finishes-bronze, chromium and nickel. No matter how big your dressing table is, one or two of these strip lights should complement it well.

If you are ready to shoot Hollywood close-ups, then this is your ideal choice. The 48-inch mirrea modern LED dressing table has an IP44 degree of protection and can produce 3680 lumens, which is equivalent to an eight-lamp dressing table. It can easily illuminate the double sink bathroom, and can reasonably be the only light source in the bathroom. The luminaire is compatible with TRIAC dimmer switches, so you can adjust the light intensity according to your needs. The mirrea dressing table lamp is designed with chrome-plated stainless steel and frosted acrylic cover, equipped with a 180-degree rotating hinge, which allows you to adjust the light in the direction you choose. It is available in warm or cool tones.

Effimero black wall lamps will add a touch of modernity to your bathroom decoration. These unique bathroom vanity lights can be installed in the shade or under the shade. In a small space, install a fixture on the side of the bathroom mirror, or pair two fixtures on both sides of the mirror to achieve symmetry (and more light). If you install a dimmable bulb, its light is dimmable and compatible with most medium-sized bulbs, including LED, CFL, halogen and most smart bulbs.

The wall lamp has four finishes: black, brushed nickel, chrome and satin brass. If you like these looks and must illuminate a larger bathroom, be sure to check out the manufacturer's coordinated multi-bulb fixtures.

With its anti-rust matte black finish and transparent glass cylinder, we choose DLLT wall lamp as the best makeup table lamp. DLLT's dressing table lamps complement modern industrial decorations. According to your style preference, install lamps with the bulb facing up or down. Although its E26 socket is compatible with a variety of bulbs, including LEDs and incandescent bulbs, you can further increase the cooling factor of the lamp by pairing it with Edison bulbs. The luminaire provides dual-bulb and triple-bulb strips with two spherical options, which can be dimmed if paired with a dimmer switch.

SOLFART dressing table lamp is a modern style mirror lamp. Its stainless steel finish is polished, showing a mirror-like luster, and its hue is made of elegant bubble glass crystal. The luminaire is both rust-proof and moisture-proof, with 3, 4, 5 or 6 bulb sizes to choose from, and can accommodate energy-saving 16W LED bulbs. Use one fixture to supplement a single tank or two fixtures to supplement a double tank.

If shoppers want to add a touch of elegance to their bathroom decoration, PRESDE modern LED chrome bath mirror lighting can bring exquisite charm to the dressing table without breaking the bank. If you are after a more modern industrial style, please consider using Effimero black wall lamp, and choose the metal finish and bulb type to perfectly meet your needs.

The best dressing table lighting needs to be bright enough so that users can see what they are doing without blinding them, and hope to look great and add a touch of style to the bathroom. We have collected a selection of styles to match several popular bathroom appearances-from charming modern styles of chrome, bubble glass and high mirror finishes to more traditional and stylish.

We know that shoppers have differences in the color temperature and brightness of the bulbs they like, so we make sure to provide a variety of bulb types, colors, and brightness options-many of our top choices are also dimmable.

Of course, since we are talking about bathroom lighting here, we also make sure that the products we recommend have a certain degree of moisture resistance and should be able to comfortably resist occasional splashes.

Choosing the best vanity lighting for your bathroom can be overwhelming because there are so many lamp designs and sizes to choose from. Before you start buying the best dresser lighting, here are the answers to a few questions you may have.

It is recommended that the width of the vanity lamp is three-quarters of the vanity mirror. However, if you have two sinks, the two lighting fixtures will provide a more symmetrical appearance.

Cold light has a clean gloss that is closer to natural light, and is the first choice for makeup. Warm light is very flattering, but does not accurately represent the true color, which may result in heavier makeup than necessary.

Incandescent, halogen, and LED light sources render colors most accurately. Compared with colder light temperature, warmer light temperature tends to be more flattering and attractive.

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