You should always plan early
If you only take one idea from this guide, make sure it’s this. The single biggest mistake people make when planning lighting is leaving it too late in the process. The temptation is to consider lighting as a first fix item, because that’s when the cabling goes in. However, first fix is the time to implement your lighting design, not start it.
In this bathroom, the cabling and installation sleeves were installed 18 months before the bath was put in. Planning ahead means you can work around the other demands of your build – in this case, the need to lay the screed for the underfloor heating.
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(like this decidedly low-tech shower set with exposed piping). The quirky look is perfect for contemporary spaces that aren’t shy about mixing periods, and makes even the starkest shower look welcoming.
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Like the sink, light from mirror/ceiling, and full mirror
You should always plan early If you only take one idea from this guide, make sure it’s this. The single biggest mistake people make when planning lighting is leaving it too late in the process. The temptation is to consider lighting as a first fix item, because that’s when the cabling goes in. However, first fix is the time to implement your lighting design, not start it. In this bathroom, the cabling and installation sleeves were installed 18 months before the bath was put in. Planning ahead means you can work around the other demands of your build – in this case, the need to lay the screed for the underfloor heating.
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