The best location for a vanity light depends on your goals (e.g. even lighting for makeup or shaving) and your bathroom’s layout. Here’s a quick guide to ideal placement:
✅ Optimal Placement for Vanity Lights
1. Side Lighting (Best for Even Face Illumination)
- Position: One light fixture on each side of the mirror, at eye level (roughly 60-66 inches from the floor).
- Distance from Mirror: About 2-4 inches from the edge of the mirror.
- Why: This eliminates shadows on the face, which is ideal for grooming and makeup.
2. Top Lighting (Most Common in Small Spaces)
- Position: Mounted above the mirror, centered horizontally.
- Height: About 75-80 inches from the floor, or at least 3 inches above the mirror.
- Width: Should be about 70-80% the width of the mirror for even coverage.
- Why: Saves space and works in narrow bathrooms, but may create under-eye shadows unless paired with side lights.
3. Combination (Ideal but Requires More Space)
- Side + Top Lights: Offers the most balanced, shadow-free lighting.
- Works well in master baths or areas where perfect lighting is needed.
💡 Most of the vanity lights in the market are designed for above the mirror position, because it looks more elegant and aesthetic, enhance bathroom space easily.
