—The professionally recommended answer is: approximately 60W. This wattage does not directly refer to the LED power, but rather to the luminous flux equivalent of a traditional 60W incandescent bulb, or approximately 800 lumens. This means that only approximately 8W–12W of LED power is needed to achieve the same luminous flux as a traditional 60W incandescent lamp.
Compared to traditional incandescent and CFL bulbs, LED bulbs offer significant performance and effectiveness advantages, which is why they are widely recommended for bathroom vanity bulbs. LED vanity wall lights, in particular, offer the following advantages: 1. Uniform, natural light 2. High brightness at low power consumption 3. Long lifespan and minimal maintenance 4. High safety 5. A wide range of color temperatures
• For a single person: One or two vanity wall lights are sufficient. • For two people using the bathroom simultaneously: We recommend at least three vanity wall lights, typically on both sides and one above, to ensure adequate facial illumination for each user.
In professional lighting terminology, "vanity" refers to the dressing area, often closely associated with personal grooming, makeup, and skincare. "Wall light" describes its installation method—a fixture mounted on the wall. Therefore, the combined "vanity wall light" directly describes a lighting fixture installed on the wall of the dressing area.
For a dressing table, the light needs to be bright and uniform, so choosing a lamp that directs downward can provide more accurate lighting. For bathroom spaces that focus on a soft atmosphere, you can choose lamps that direct upward, but you need to use other lighting methods to make up for the lack of brightness.
The color temperature of bathroom vanity wall light 3000K is warm white light, showing a soft yellow light tone, which is suitable for creating a warm and relaxing bathroom environment. For some users who want to get a relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom, the 3000K color temperature can create a warm light effect.
Placing the vanity wall light above the mirror allows light to shine from above to the face, avoiding shadow problems caused by lamps located on the side or below. This light distribution method can minimize facial shadows, especially during makeup, when light can be more accurately projected to various parts of the face.
Generally speaking, the length of the vanity wall light is recommended to be no more than 1/3 of the dressing table. Specifically, for a 72-inch dressing table, a wall light with a length between 24 and 36 inches (about 61 to 91 cm) can be selected.
When making the final decision, users should consider their specific needs. If it is mainly used for daily makeup, warm light may be more suitable; if fine eye makeup and eyebrow shaping are required, cool light may better meet the needs. Environmental factors will also influence the choice.
For a standard dressing table, it is recommended to install two wall lamps on both sides of the mirror, usually between 24 inches (about 61 cm) and 36 inches (about 91 cm). This spacing usually ensures that the light is evenly irradiated to the face, avoids local shadow problems, and ensures the comfort of the lighting effect.