how to light your bathroom here are the key types of bath lighting vanity lighting wall lights positioned around your mirror will illuminate your workspace and reflect around recommend tube-style wall lights illuminate your vanity mirror with above the mirror horizontally if space is limited ambient lighting brighten your entire bath with ambient light from a ceiling fixture damp-rated flush or semi-flush wet-rated flush mount above the shower or tub for added visibility accent lighting for the ultimate en-suite retreat pendants on either side of the vanity will make an unexpected the light to your needs throughout the day and evening powder room considerations above the sink will provide plenty of for bright ambient light or a metal shade for subtle directional light wet- or damp-rated lighting? damp-rated is designed for while wet-rated can handle direct contact with water