What is the best type of lighting for a bathroom?

If you want the best lighting for bathrooms, make sure what you choose can adapt to your different needs and schedule. Lights that can match your mood and energy levels from early morning to late night are a bonus!

What colour light is best for the bathroom?

The best light colour for bathrooms depends on the time of day and the purpose of the lighting. In general, a bright, cool white light is ideal for morning routines because it mimics natural daylight that helps energise you for the day ahead. In the evening, a warmer, softer light can help you wind down for a good night's sleep.

How should I position bathroom vanity lights?

Bathroom vanity lights should be placed in the centre of your mirror or evenly spaced on either side of the mirror at eye level. This should help eliminate shadows on the face, providing even and flattering lighting for tasks such as applying makeup or shaving. Read about bathroom vanity lighting

Bathroom lighting

Smart bathroom lights can help you wake up in the morning, wind down in the evening and make your bathroom an oasis.

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Feel better with bathroom lighting

Feel more supported during your daily tasks — from applying makeup in the morning to brushing your teeth before bed — with bathroom lighting that offers the perfect brightness and colour for any moment of the day.

Best bathroom lights for well-being

Hue White Ambiance

Adore Bathroom ceiling spot light

Includes GU10 LED bulb

Bluetooth control via app

Includes dimmer switch

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Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Xamento large ceiling lamp

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

Smart control with Hue Bridge*

Hue White Ambiance

Adore Bathroom spot light

Includes GU10 LED bulb

Bluetooth control via app

Includes dimmer switch

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

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Set the mood with bathroom lights

Use smart bathroom lighting to transform your space into your own personal spa! Choose warm, soothing tones to help you relax and unwind during “you” time.

Best bathroom lights for mood lighting

Hue white ambiance

Adore Bathroom innfelt downlight

Inkluderer GU10 LED-lyskilde

Bluetooth-styring via app

Inkluderer dimmer

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£139.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Xamento medium ceiling lamp

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Smart control with Hue Bridge*

Hue White Ambiance

Struana Bathroom ceiling light

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Includes dimmer switch

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Lighting Inspiration

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Bathroom lighting ideas

Find cool tips on bathroom lighting - from wall lights to vanity mirror lights, and more.

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Bathroom ceiling light fixtures: How to choose them

Read about which bathroom ceiling lights best fit your project and get inspired by Philips Hue bathroom ceiling light ideas!

Learn more about light fixtures for bathroom ceiling

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*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.