Your master bath serves many purposes. Multiple needs -be it grooming, bathing or answering the call of nature are met here. It also works beyond a being room where functional needs are dutifully answered. It also stands as a place where you can admire its beauty and gain some relaxation. The aesthetic impact this room brings can make any homeowner proud. And, you can choose to spend a soothing time in the refuge of your shower or tub.

Taking a close look at the numerous elements present in the bathroom, what distinguishes an extraordinary bath to an ordinary one is proper bathroom lighting. Believe me, it's not the expensive bathroom fittings, walls or floors that can make it look awe-inspiring. Although, the presence of an elegant tub or chrome fixtures can easily raise the luxurious feel of the place but the lack of proper lighting thereof can take their lavish impact away quite so easily.

A good interior designer can fashion a beautiful and relaxing master bath for the homeowner with the use of simple and not too costly bathroom fittings and materials. The key to making a modest bath or shower space to look very elegant and comforting can be attributed to the proper choice and placement of lights. Just imagine how your dining room looks so bland without that chandelier that you have placed or how soothing your bedroom looks like with your soft accent lighting by the bed. The same principle applies to your bathroom space, too.

Proper bathroom lighting has to meet the four criteria of light installation. There should be ambient, task, accent and decorative lighting in place. By definition, ambient lighting is the provision of general illumination that can light up the entire room. Task lights are obviously focused on working areas in the bath while accent lights add drama to highlight excellent details in the room. Decorative lighting is a bonus where you have to choose light fixtures that don't only ooze with style but also complements well to your overall design.

Ambient lighting can be obtained through the use of ceiling lights, small pendant or chandeliers and even a series of recessed lights. The use of windows to bring natural light in also helps to provide ambient illumination during the day.

Task lights are commonly wall sconces by the mirror or a downlight by the shower.

Accent light can be a track light with bulbs arranged to focus on architectural elements or décor inside the room. Under-cabinet lights for shelves in the storage counter is also another great example.

When it comes to the decorative aspect, you can choose between traditional or modern and ornamental or sleek. Just a tip, make sure that what you choose complements with the materials that you already have in the bathroom.