BROADWAY BRIGHT — for functional fighting with a fouch of glam-
or, try a popular lighting idea taken from the theatre dressing rooms.
The effect is easily achieved with exposed bulbs mounted on special

strips.

Light up your
new bathroom

LIGHT remodelling is one of the
easiest and most effective ways to
enhance your bathroom without
going to a great deal of expense or
effort.

Tt can create a variety of moods
— from funetional to cozy and
comfortable. '

Bathrooms require both
‘general’ and ‘ttask’' lighting.
General lighting is background
light that reduces bright contrasts
between activity and surrounding
areas,

Task lighting is the light needed
for activities, suck as applying
make-up or shaving.

ADVICE FROM AN EXPERT

The following suggestions from
General Electric’s Residential
Lighting Specialist, Nancy
Christensen, can help you brighten
your bathrooms:

e Large bathrooms, over 75
square feet, need a moderate-to-
high level light source in a ceiling
fixture in addition to lights around
the mirror. For an average or
smaller room, mirror lighting often
provides enough light.

* There are a number of dif-
ferent ways to use mirror lighting
— try experimenting a little for the
best effect. One popular choice is
an idea taken from theatrical
dressing rooms.

Mount strips, with four to six
exposed white globe-shaped bulbs
per strip,across the top and down
the sides of each mirror. Strips
should ne 30 inches apart with 15-
to 25- watt bulbs.

© With a small mirror, a set of
three lighting fixtures also works
well. Combine a ceiling fixture
over the front edge of the sink or
counter with two lights. one on
either side of the mirror, centred
60 inches above the floor (the
average cheek height) and 30 in-
ches apart.

® When placing lights, ury to
eliminate shadows, which can in-
terfere with applying make-up or
fixing hair. A light colored sink
and countertop will also. reflect
light upward under chins — mak-
ing shaving easier for men.

© One excellent lighting option
that few people use in the
bathroom, is a dimmer in the wall

switch to adjust light levels.

For instance, maximum intensity
light is used for grooming while
lower levels during the night can
help case the adjustment to electri¢
light.

* A separate tub or shower
compartment might need addi-
tional light. Installing a recessed
vapor-proof fixture designed for
this application will illuminate and
provide greater safety in these
ureas.

Be sure the switch is located out
of reach from tub or shower, and
check local building and electrical
codes to see which type of fixture
is allowed.

¢ Finally, a small low-wattage
night light in the bathroom, is a
good idea. These help make the
path to the most frequently visited
room in the house safer and more
visible.

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