Good lighting is of the utmost importance
in the bathroom for close tasks like
shaving and applying makeup. But more
often than not, it is inadequate. The most
common mistake made in bathrooms is to use a single,
recessed light overhead. This creates long, dark shadows
under your eyes, nose, and chin. The effect is very
similar to what you got as a kid when you held a flashlight
under your chin to make a scary face. Another
common mistake is to use one surface-mounted light
above the mirror. This is only slightly better than a
recessed fixture. At best, it illuminates the top half of
the face. To function well, task