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15 Modern Bathroom Lighting Ideas

Bathrooms are an important style point in your home… as your guests wander through your abode, they pick up style cues about you from the way you have outfitted each room. They gain insight into the inner workings of “you” from how you have chosen to furnish, decorate, or even light your personal spaces (and none is as personal as your bathroom).

Today’s modern homes showcase their owners’ personal style at almost every turn, and the bathroom is no exception. Upgrading your bathroom lighting to something more in line with your personal aesthetic just makes sense – Get a fantastic new fixture that shows you in your best light.

We asked our lighting experts to review the many bathroom lights available on 1StopLighting to find their favorite modern bathroom lighting ideas, and they’ve come up with some fantastic ones for modernizing your modern bathroom. Let’s see what they’ve come up with…

Bathroom sink close-up showing white modern vanity with white marble top, two inset rectangular sinks, oiled bronze plumbing fixtures, white vase with short green plant, white walls on which hang two rectangular bronze mirrors flanked by three one-light wall mount bathroom light fixtures

Modern Bathroom Wall Sconce

A perfect example of using sconces for your modern bathroom vanity light, the Quorum 548-1-86 is shown here in oiled bronze (one of four finishes available). The classic lines and simple, seedy glass will add a bit of sparkle to your modern bathroom as you start your day.

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Interior bathroom shot with light hardwood floors, beige throw rug, large wicker planter with large plant, white floor vase, two individual white vanities with gray marble tops and black fixtures with a rectangular undermount sink, light gray walls with two beveled edge mirrors, each flanked by two modern style bath vanity lights

Hexagonal Shaped Beauty

Interesting angles combine with a bold central bracket to create the edgy and contemporary look of the Hinkley Facet 51152PN. Hexagonal etched glass is showcased by polished nickel end caps while the invisimount system (allowing mounting either vertically or horizontally) remains unseen.

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Interior shot of modern bathroom, with white subway tiles, soaking tub with teak accessory tray and chrome fixtures, beige walls and hanging over the bathtub is a modern pendant light

Clustered Modern Pendant Light

One of our favorite ways to use pendant lighting is in clusters; gathering multiples of the same pendant together to form a cohesive group. The Quorum Numen 67-69 uses seven adjustable pendant lights in a noir finish with clear wavy glass globes and is one of the best ideas in modern bathroom pendant lighting.

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Interior daylight bathroom shot with gray faced cabinets with white marble tops, soaking tub between them, with large multi-paned window centered over the bathtub, rectangular brushed nickel mirror over the vanity with a small wall sconce on either side of the mirror

Modern Coastal Bathroom Sconces

The die cast coral bracelet that surrounds an etched opal glass column creates an eye-catching centerpiece of your room on the Hinkley Lyra 50871BN modern LED wall sconce. Finished in brushed nickel, the Lyra can be mounted either horizontally or vertically with the ingenious invisimount system that showcases the clean, elegant look in modern bathroom lighting.

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Close-up of bathroom sink with brown marble base, white basin sink, beige tiled half-wall with faucet mounted there, light sage green walls with rectangular brown mirror with a vanity light mounted above it

LED Wrapped in Opal Glass Glory

The Livex Kimball 14852-91 uses etched opal glass shades to bring an artful look to your modern vanity lighting. Mounted either horizontally or vertically, the polished chrome finish raises the ambiance of any room while the LED light brightens both above and below the fixture.

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Bathroom scene with long white double vanity with marble top and brushed nickel fixtures, black and white vase with flowers, white walls with patchwork geometric mirrors flanked by three wall sconces, one in the middle and one on either end of each mirror

Elegant Modern Traditional Sconces

One of our experts’ favorite looks is to use modern bathroom sconces on either side of a mirror rather than the “standard” vanity fixture. Here, using the Quorum Lighting Celeste 5309-1-62 on either side of the two mirrors plus one in the center, you get a more balanced sense of space.

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Modern bathroom with white wood-look ceramic floors, gray vanity with white marble top, black soaking tub with white interior, gray walls with two round gold-framed mirrors above which hang two LED modern bathroom vanity lights

Modern Linear Bath Light

Some modern bathroom lighting ideas stick out – as this one does (at both ends). Inspired by the diamond knurl pattern so common in hardware, the Kichler Indeco 45685PNLED. Linear Bath Light combines classic lines with mechanical touches in this natural brass piece designed to hang either horizontally or vertically.

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Close-up of modern bathroom scene with natural wood vanity, white marble top with inset round sinks, brass plumbing fixtures, small tray with candle and vase with purple flowers, white honeycomb walls with two round mirrors in brass finish, above which hang the two globe light modern vanity light fixtures

Two-Toned Globe Vanity Lights

You’ll find in many modern bathroom lighting ideas that globe shaped glass is a frequent design element; the clean and geometric lines scream, “Modern.” The beautifully two-toned Elk Home Boudreaux 24431/2 employs dual globes, adding to the juxtaposition of clean white with antique gold.

Close-up of bathroom sink area, with marbled sink top with waterfall front edge, dual white inset rectangular sinks, chrome wall-mounted faucets, light sage green walls with two black framed metal rectangular mirrors (one over each sink) flanked with one modern vanity light on either side of the mirrors

Spectacular Panels

Simple, clean lines are the hallmark of the modern bathroom lighting we’ve seen so far, and the epitome of this aesthetic can be found in the Livex Lighting Varick 40693-91 modern vanity bathroom fixture. Mounted either horizontally or vertically, the design is created with square and rectangular panels of steel in a brushed nickel finish.

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Bathroom shot showing extra wide white vanity with white vessel sink, white marbled and textured tile walls with thick, black framed mirror above which sits a four-light modern vanity light

Modern Black Vanity Lighting

Our choice for the perfect modern black vanity light goes to the Kichler Vionnet 5501BK. Mounted with lights up or lights down, the black frame and clear glass will make your modern bathroom shine.

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Close up of modern bathroom sink with white marble top and white inset basins, stainless steel fixture with white vase and flowers, white walls with two rectangular brown metal mirrors with three polished nickel wall mount lighting fixtures

Versatile Mid Century Modern Sconces

Sometimes the best ideas come from getting a little creative with your modern bathroom light fixtures. These versatile Quorum Lighting 339-1-62 fixtures are designed for either ceiling or wall mounting, giving us the ability to hang these polished nickel beauties flanking our dual bathroom mirrors for a stunning effect.

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Modern bathroom with black-and-white square patterned tile floors, white soaking clawfoot tub, fireplace with white mantel, floor-to ceiling window with white walls and a five-light black and gold modern chandelier

Modern Black and Gold Chandelier

The Hinkley Ren 47905BLK draws inspiration from a simple found object, reinterpreted with a post-modern aesthetic. The striking matte black pods with the tantalizing luminous gold interior cradle a glowing globe of light, a unique fashion statement for your midcentury bathroom lighting.

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Modern loft bathroom with black wood-look tile floors, black soaking tub with white interior and brass floor-mounted faucet, small round black occasional table with a candle upon it, cream-colored dual-sink vanity with white top and white inset oval sinks with brass fixtures, white subway tiled wall with black grout and two semi-rectangular mirrors flanked with modern wall-mount bathroom vanity lights

Modern Sophistication

Although the long stem of the Kichler Alton 45295CPZ leans toward the sophisticated side, the clean geometric angles bring it squarely back into the modern realm. The gorgeous champagne bronze finish topped with clear seeded glass complete the look to make a singular design statement for your modern bathroom.

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Dramatic interior bathroom shot with white honeycomb tiled floors, dark gray slate walls, matte black vanity and sink with black wall-mounted bathroom fixtures, large black rounded-corner rectangular mirror above which is a five-light modern bathroom vanity light

Black Curls

Polished nickel supports clear seedy glass globes in the Maxim Lighting Curlicue 35107CDBKPN modern vanity light. Encircling the entire fixture is a rectangular black metal channel, meticulously formed in a curl design to create a unique and dramatic piece.

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Modern bathroom shot with dark hardwood floors, geometric gray on white area rug, white vanity with gold and wood embellishments, white marble top with dual inset rectangular sinks, single chrome faucet at either sink, central tray between the sinks with a vase with flowers, small sculpture, and a few nick-nacks, walls are light gray with a mirror tiled mirror over each sink, above each is mounted a 3-light modern bath vanity fixture

Chevron Patterned Glass

Rich, chevron-cut clear glass is the focal point of the dramatic Hinkley Elle 5043CM bathroom light. The softly rounded steel backplate is finished with lux stepped detailing in a gleaming chrome finish, completing the design.

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We’ve presented you with fifteen examples of how modern bathroom lighting brings together all of the elements in your room in one fantastic style. 1StopLighting brings you a huge assortment of modern bathroom lighting (both vanities and sconces) at great prices. Make 1StopLighting your next stop to bring best modern bathroom lighting ideas to life.

15 Modern Bathroom Lighting Ideas

Modern Bathroom Wall Sconce

Hexagonal Shaped Beauty

Clustered Modern Pendant Light

Modern Coastal Bathroom Sconces

LED Wrapped in Opal Glass Glory

Elegant Modern Traditional Sconces

Modern Linear Bath Light

Two-Toned Globe Vanity Lights

Spectacular Panels

Modern Black Vanity Lighting

Versatile Mid Century Modern Sconces

Modern Black and Gold Chandelier

Modern Sophistication

Black Curls

Chevron Patterned Glass

Ideas & Guides

Product Ideas

Room Ideas

Seasonal Ideas

Product Spotlights

Modern Bathroom Wall Sconce

Hexagonal Shaped Beauty

Clustered Modern Pendant Light

Modern Coastal Bathroom Sconces

LED Wrapped in Opal Glass Glory

Elegant Modern Traditional Sconces

Modern Linear Bath Light

Spectacular Panels

Modern Black Vanity Lighting

Versatile Mid Century Modern Sconces

Modern Black and Gold Chandelier

Modern Sophistication

Black Curls

Chevron Patterned Glass

Ideas & Guides

Product Ideas

Room Ideas

Seasonal Ideas

Product Spotlights