Bathrooms, like any other room of the home, can style in several different ways including modern, traditional, mid-century modern, and coastal and nautical. However, it is important to note the location rating of any fixtures that are going to be installed in the bathroom. Wet, damp, and dry ratings are possible location ratings, each with different requirements.
Wet and damp rating fixtures are able to be used in a bathroom because they can be exposed to moisture. A wet rating means the fixture can come in direct contact with water — possible because all of the wiring components are sealed shut. A damp-rated fixture allows moisture to build up, but not in direct contact with any splashing or stream of water.