Creating the right mood for your bathroom with lighting isn’t easy. Too bright and it will look harsh, too dim and you’re leaving the house with incredibly unflattering make-up on.

Finding the right balance makes it easier to attend to your personal needs and as long as you know the basics, the rest should come easy.

Rule 1: Know the shape and size of your bathroom

Small toilets might only need one overhead light, while larger ones could do with extra vanity lights over the sink.

Rule 2:  Decide where you need light the most

If you have natural light coming in from the windows, it might be easier to determine where to install lights.

Rule 3: Consider a dimmer switch

Summer evenings might call for less lightening. With a dimmer switch, you can adjust the lighting in your toilet depending on the month, season and your mood.