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The «big light» in your bathroom has its purpose. It helps you see which spots need shaving and wakes you up in the morning—but there's no denying it's a major ambiance killer when you're trying to unwind at night.
The perfect solution? Adding some mood lighting to your shower.
If you previously thought that was impossible without a serious electrical issue, think again. We came across this genius TikTok by @mrsmckennabarry, and we knew we had to share.
She simply installed a small corner shelf in her shower using a strong adhesive and placed a waterproof, battery-operated lamp there. This affordable, renter-friendly addition makes for a spa-like atmosphere.
In fact, professional designers often recommend illuminating your shower.
«Adding lighting to a shower allows you to create a dim and relaxing space to calm the mind,» Nathan Taylor, principal designer at Obelisk Home, says.
If you want to get the shower lamp featured in the video, you can head right to Amazon. And for more tips on giving your bathroom the lighting it deserves, read on for a shower lighting glow-up.
Just like with any room in your house, the key to establishing mood lighting in your bathroom lies in several soft light sources.
«When adding lighting, think lights that will highlight instead of illuminating the entire space,» Taylor says.
A few of his go-to methods for achieving cozy lighting in a bathroom include putting ceiling lights on dimmers and adding cove lighting on the ceiling, the back of shower niches, or under a floating bench.
Designer Alyssa Magid echoes this same sentiment, noting that creating a cozy ambiance in a bathroom all comes down to layered lighting choices.
«Functional overhead lighting is a must, and well-placed
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