Welcome to 1800Lighting's selection of bath vanity lights, where you'll find thousands of styles to complement your unique bathroom lighting decor. Bathroom wall lights, or sconces, should be functional — they must provide you with ample accent and task lighting to illuminate not only your space as a whole, but also your face while you're getting ready or grooming. Additionally, bathroom wall sconces should also be beautiful.

We carry bathroom light fixtures from top manufacturers and designers, including Quoizel, Uttermost, and Kichler. You can also shop here for brands like Hinkley, Tech Lighting, Nuvo Lighting, and Savoy House. Choose from a wide variety of fluorescent, halogen, incandescent, and LED bathroom light fixtures. Our Progress Lighting lineup includes bath vanity lights in numerous sizes, styles, and configurations.

Variety of Styles of Lighting Fixtures for Your Bathroom

For proper grooming under correct lighting, bathroom vanity lights are a must. In general, bathroom vanity lights are installed above a bathroom mirror or vertically on the sides of a mirror. Many of our linear bathroom lights can be installed either vertically or horizontally to perfectly meet your particular requirements. You can also find a big assortment of styles of bath vanity lights here to match practically any decorative scheme, from antique and traditional to modern and contemporary.

Another major consideration when designing your bathroom lighting scheme and choosing bulbs is brightness. Because bath lights must be able to provide task and accent lighting simultaneously (and can be paired with coordinating or accenting bathroom ceiling lights for more accent light), you might consider choosing dimmable bathroom lights. These will give you the most control of light level for any scenario. Make certain that the fixture you purchase is designed to work with a dimmable switch.

You'll also want to consider if the bathroom light fixture is large enough to light the space. For example, if you have a wide mirror, you may need a bathroom light fixture with five or six bulbs, rather than two or three. Bathroom lighting should evenly cover the room or area it's designated for and create the atmosphere you want, whether relaxing and zen or bright and energizing. The right bathroom vanity lighting fixture will ensure this frequently used space is a welcoming place.

Choosing the Right Types of Bulbs for Bathroom Lights

Make sure to explore our selection of LED bath vanity lights if you're looking for an eco-friendly alternative, or stick to the gold standard in bath lighting: halogen. LED lights are extremely energy-efficient and have an incredibly long life. That will help you save money on your utility bills and bulb replacements while also benefiting the environment. Halogen fans insist these lights offer incomparable, focused illumination.

When choosing a light for bathroom use, designers often prefer halogen bathroom lights in a crisp white color tone because they are excellent at accurately rendering skin tones. Conversely, softer tones may create a more relaxing environment that's easier on the eyes.

Don't be overwhelmed by our enormous selection. We can help you find the ideal bathroom light fixture for your space with handy filters that let you narrow it by size, style, and finish. You can also focus your choices by brand, designer, bulb type, and special features.

Choose from our stylish single-light fixtures or our wide variety of multi-light fixtures for your bathroom. No matter which style you choose, you can count on Capitol Lighting's 110 percent best-price guarantee on all bath fixtures.

Bathroom Vanity Lights FAQs

Buying bathroom vanity light fixtures is a big decision. You don't want to install your vanity lights incorrectly or make a bad choice for your needs. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about vanity lights for bathrooms as Capitol Lighting and 1800Lighting, and answers from our lighting experts.

Q: Should Vanity Lights be Up or Down?

If you're planning on using the lights primarily for task lighting for shaving or makeup application, they should be shining down. On the other hand, if you are putting them in a guest bathroom or half bath, you can point them upward. The light reflecting off the ceiling will add ambiance to the smaller space.

Q: Should Vanity Lights Hang Over the Mirror?

Most vanity lighting fixtures are designed to hang over the mirror. Because you want to create even lighting, you want to ensure that the light is also reflected evenly. Placing your light so that it hangs in front of the mirror can create patches of shadows or brighter light. If you're opting for sconces to go beside the mirror, check out our article, The Right Height for Your Bathroom Wall Sconce.

Q: What Color Should Vanity Lights Be?

To ensure that you have the clearest lighting for your tasks, choose bulbs that provide bright white light.

For more answers to questions about bathroom vanity light fixtures, check out Capitol Lighting's How to Install Bathroom Vanity Lighting and Best Bathroom Vanity Lights to Liven Up Your Space. Or, contact the experts at 1800Lighting.com.

Why Shop 1800Lighting by Capitol Lighting?

Free ground shipping to the contiguous 48 states is available on most orders of $49 or more. Our easy returns policy means you can buy with total confidence. If you're not sure what you want or need some friendly advice from lighting experts, just call us toll-free for quick answers to your questions. For some bright lighting ideas, visit our bathroom inspiration page.