Such low-voltage recessed lighting is not only inconspicuous but, when placed on two dimmer switches, it allows one person to read in bed without disturbing the other. Accent lighting is also in demand, says Points. Uplift lights, which simply plug into a socket, give the effect of theater lighting down an aisle. Lighting that accentuates tray ceilings is also becoming more common. While installing new light fixtures is one way to update a bedroom or bathroom, there are other easy and less expensive ways to improve a room's lighting.
Dimmer switches create ambience and help extend the life of the bulbs.
Dimmers are also practical and convenient in both the bedroom and the bathroom. Yet, when she's taking a relaxing bath, she will most likely want them a little dimmer. In other words, a person can alter the light levels to meet their needs at any particular time. Kimbrel recommends replacing white incandescent lighting with pink incandescent bulbs to create a warmer feeling. Using lamps, instead of a single, overhead fixture, gives a room a softer ambience.