Quick Bathroom Update: Let there be the light

Light Fixture: Small but Mighty

I love quick and budget-friendly updates. I mean who doesn’t?

Everyone knows that lighting is very important for any room. But especially for a small bathroom.

I wanted to change a light fixture in our powder room for a while. I even had one on hand, but it just didn’t feel right.

Black is a timeless choice

I think my style has changed over the past year after being more exposed to DIY and design content, so instead of trying to convince myself to like the light fixture I had on hand, I waited patiently for the right one to catch my eye.

One day it all fell into place when I saw this black bathroom light fixture at the local auction.

I loved its simple design and clean look, so I placed a bid on it.

I was a lucky winner and picked it up a few days later.

How to Install a Bathroom Light

Once I got back home I immediately got to work.

Changing the light fixture is relatively easy, you just need to follow a few steps.

• Shut off the power

  Anytime you do any electrical work, you start by shutting off the power.

  

• Remove the existing light fixture

  Start by removing the light bulbs and glass lampshades.

  
  Unscrew the fixture cover and disconnect the wires.
  

• Patch holes and paint

  If your new fixture isn’t big enough or has a different base shape you might need to patch some holes with a spackle and paint your wall first.

  

• Install mounting plate

  This base plate holds the fixture in place and it usually comes with a fixture.
  Use a level to make sure everything is straight.
  

• Connect the wires

  Most of the time there are 3 colored wires: black, white, and copper(green).
  
  Simply connect coordinating colors to each other.
  DO NOT MIX colors, or it can cause serious problems.
  Black to black, white to white, and copper to copper(or green).

• Secure the light fixture

  Once the wires are attached gently push them into the electrical box and secure the light fixture according to the instructions.

  

• Add light bulbs

  Add lightbulbs of your choice.

  
  I went with dimmable LED light bulbs, and absolutely love them!

• Turn the power back on

  

Admire your updated bathroom

Updating a light fixture is an easy and quick way to add more character to your bathroom.

Sometimes very subtle changes can have a big impact.

I was able to give my powder room a more modern look in a matter of hours.

I love this simple yet sophisticated light fixture and how it changed the room.

The only downside is now I want to update the whole room, but it’s a task for another day!

I hope it inspires you and you’ll be ready to transform your space with this simple yet impactful upgrade.

Hugs,

Hanna

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