Bathroom Pendant Lighting

Bathroom pendant lighting is the easiest way to make a bathroom feel less like a utility room. Bathroom pendant lights hang beside the mirror or over the vanity, add soft, flattering light at face height, and the shade becomes part of the decor. The hanging bathroom lights in this collection have glass shades that wipe clean, plus solid stone and ceramic.

Where to hang bathroom pendant lights

The two best spots are on either side of the mirror and centered over the vanity. A pair of pendants beside the mirror light your face evenly from both sides, without the shadows a single overhead light casts under your eyes and chin. Hang them so the bottom of the shade sits around eye level, roughly 60 to 66 inches from the floor, just outside the edges of the mirror. Where people walk underneath, a common guideline is to keep the bottom of the shade at least 7 feet above the floor.

Hanging bathroom lights near the tub and shower

In the US, the National Electrical Code keeps hanging fixtures out of the zone 3 feet out from and 8 feet above a bathtub rim or shower threshold. Any bathroom fixture should be suitable for damp locations, and a licensed electrician should do the install, since local codes vary.

Choosing a shade for a bathroom pendant

Glass is the most practical shade in a bathroom because it wipes clean and humidity does not harm it. Opal and frosted glass spread a soft light, while clear glass shows off the bulb. Look at Astrid, Millay, Rona and Mieke. For something with more weight, Vidar has a stone shade and Vanja a green ceramic one. See all glass pendant lights, or pair a pendant with bathroom sconces.

Pendants with a planter

The bathroom is often the most humid room in the house, and many houseplants like that. Planter pendants such as Lagerfeld, Wren and Gyda combine a light with a pot for a trailing plant. Pick a plant that copes with low light, such as pothos.

Frequently asked questions

Can you hang a pendant light over a bathtub?

Usually not. US code keeps hanging fixtures out of the zone 3 feet out from and 8 feet above the tub rim, so you would need a very high ceiling. Ask your electrician what your local code allows.

How high should a bathroom pendant hang?

Beside a mirror, around eye level, about 60 to 66 inches to the bottom of the shade. In walkways, keep the bottom of the shade at least 7 feet above the floor.

Do bathroom pendants need to be damp rated?

Yes, any fixture in a bathroom should be suitable for damp locations. Check the product details, or ask us before you order.

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