Glossary · Bathroom terms

Vanity Light

Definition

Task lighting at the mirror. Best placed at both sides at face height to eliminate shadows; a single overhead fixture alone is the most common lighting mistake.

Source: Wikipedia — Light Fixture

Where this comes up on this site

  • Vanity Lighting Placement

    Positioning light at the mirror to eliminate face shadows — ideally sconces at both sides at ~66 in., not solely an overhead fixture. A d…

  • Vanity Countertop

    The bath counter surface. Smaller than a kitchen run, so premium stone is more attainable; moisture and cosmetic-product resistance matte…

  • Vanity Top

    The countertop on the vanity, often with an integrated or undermount sink. Common materials are quartz, cultured marble, and solid surface.

  • Vanity

    The bathroom cabinet that houses the sink and provides storage and counter space. The bath equivalent of the kitchen's base-cabinet run a…

  • Vessel Faucet

    A tall faucet sized to reach over the rim of a vessel (above-counter) sink. Height is matched to the specific basin to avoid splashing.

  • Universal Design

    Designing the bathroom to be usable by people of all ages and abilities without specialized adaptation — wider doors, curbless showers, c…

  • Walk-In Tub

    A high-wall tub with a watertight door for step-in entry and seated bathing, an accessibility fixture. Long fill/drain times and cost are…

  • Undermount Tub

    A tub mounted beneath a finished deck so the deck material laps the rim, similar to an undermount sink. A clean, premium deck-tub look.

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