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Vanity Lighting: Up light or down light or bar light?

11 years ago
In the next few months, I'll be renovating a small, galley type bathroom that will have a mirrored cabinet over the sink/vanity. I'm following the existing footprint to save costs. The vanity sits flush against a bearing wall for tub/shower. To the right, is the toilet. On the wall opposite the toilet, is a narrow radiator with a built-in mirrored cabinet. I'd like to put lighting above each mirrored cabinet. The only other lighting will be the vented fan/light. It's going to be a classic bath, with black & white tile. I'm not going for a theme or anything, and would like to keep the lighting unobtrusive but it needs to be functional since three females will be using the space for primping. No room for sconces alongside the mirrors, in addition to lights above. My biggest roadblock to making a decision is the directions that the bulbs will point. Should they point up, or down? Other option is strip light or some sort of track lighting. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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