How the correct lighting can make your bathroom look bigger and brighter

If your bathroom's the kind of space estate agents euphemistically describe as ‘bijou', you're not alone. Lots of homes around the UK suffer from limited square footage and when sacrifices have to be made, it's often areas like the bathroom that suffer.

The important thing is to make the most of what you've got. Even small bath and shower rooms can look great if they're presented correctly and this is where effective lighting comes into its own.

The power of illusion

When physically adding to the space of your bathroom isn't an option, you can instead turn to some effective tricks to make it appear as though the area is larger. By using plenty of well positioned lights, you can do precisely this.

A great tip is to use your illuminations in conjunction with mirrors. As well as appearing to increase the size of the room, mirrors also reflect light, creating even more brightness.

The great thing is, there are lots of fantastic bathroom products on the market for you to choose from

For example, you might want to invest in new bathroom ceiling spotlights. These items can look stylish and modern, and they take much less space than many traditional ceiling lights.

Also, using mirror lights can make a real statement and this is one of the best ways to seemingly expand your square footage.

Then there are vanity mirror lights to consider

If you've very limited for space, these products might end up getting in the way, but if you can find a convenient spot to fit them in, they are certainly worth considering.

Reflect your tastes

The best thing is, because of the sheer variety of products out there for you to choose from, you can purchase versions that not only meet all your practical needs, but that also complement your style perfectly.

For example, if you're a fan of decorative and ornate items, you can select versions that fall into this category. On the other hand, perhaps you'd prefer more contemporary, minimalist lights and accessories.

Come to us

Here at The Lighting Superstore we're experts when it comes to items like this and should have everything you need. With more than 17,000 lights, fixtures and fittings, we're a top online retailer.

Within a matter of moments, you should be able to find exactly what you're looking for and you can order the products whenever and wherever you have an internet connection.

Cost effective

The great thing about using bathroom lights to make this room look bigger is the fact that this tactic is so inexpensive. It's certainly cheaper than knocking through walls and engaging in major structural work, and yet the results can still be impressive.

As long as you're savvy and choose a provider like us that can offer you great deals, you can rest assured that the changes you make to this part of your home won't cost much at all.

To find out more about what we have to offer, just take a look around the rest of our website.