15 Best Bathroom Vanity Lights That Are Stylish and Functional
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Lighting is one of our favorite ways to dress up a room, and the bathroom is no exception. Especially when it comes to the focal point: the vanity. The best bathroom vanity lights illuminate everything you need to see while also making a style statement. To start your search, consider the type of lighting you’d like. Upward vanity lighting is more subtle and casts a glow that resembles natural light, whereas downward vanity lighting provides a spotlight shine that’s ideal for applying makeup or shaving.
When it comes to looks, do you prefer traditional sconces, modern bath bars, or something else? The ever-popular sconce is typically mounted in pairs, but it can also stand alone in small bathrooms. Bath bars are sleek, rectangular lights that rest just above the mirror. Generally, you’ll want a bathroom vanity light fixture that is of similar scale to your vanity for a balanced look. Fixtures in smaller bathrooms typically require 40- to 60-watt bulbs, while vanity lights in larger bathrooms need 75- to 100-watt bulbs. Still not sure what’s right for you? We have the top options to shop below.
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Drew & Jonathan Crofton 4-Light Vanity
Visual Comfort
$499.00
Timeless bathroom vanity lighting like this pick eliminates the need for you to replace your light fixtures year after year—it just never goes out of style. This selection from our collection balances classic and contemporary design and casts a bright glow for easy grooming. It comes in four versatile finishes (chrome, black, brushed nickel, and brass) with clear glass shades, so you can choose the one that suits your space best. Energy-saving LED bulbs are also available, and this fixture is damp-rated for durability.
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Sculptural Globe Sconce
West Elm
$99.00
For an off-the-shelf bathroom vanity light fixture that feels customized, check out this mid-century modern sconce. It comes in six different finishes (black, two shades of nickel, chrome, brass, and bronze), two sizes to accommodate small and larger vanities, and four different shade options (clear, milk, silver ombre, and gold ombre). You can add on a dimmer switch or energy-saving LED bulbs, too.
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Drew & Jonathan Lochdale Small Sconce
Visual Comfort
$79.00
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Ebern Designs Alfonza Dimmable LED Bath Bar
Wayfair
$146.99
Make a bold statement over a medium-size vanity with this modern bath bar vanity light. Reviewers love that this fade-resistant fixture is adjustable, so you can direct the light up or down, depending on your needs. There’s also a warm or cool color temperature option—which lets you choose a bright white glow or a softer warm light—and three different finishes (black, chrome, or brushed nickel) to suit your decor.
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Rooks 2-Light Dimmable Vanity
AllModern
$92.00
Looking for a deal? This modern steel vanity lighting fixture is just that. It has two bulbs, sculptural glass shades, and it comes in two finishes (brass and black). It’s compatible with a dimmer switch, if you prefer softer light in the evenings, and it’s a great match for smaller guest bathroom vanities.
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Scott Living Porteau Medium Sconce
Wayfair
$99.00
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Noel 3-Light Dimmable Vanity
Joss & Main
$249.00
If you’re debating between modern and industrial design, this bathroom vanity light combines both. “Such a statement. Exactly as pictured,” raves one 5-star reviewer. Others add that the dimmer-friendly fixture is sturdy and well made, too. It comes in a chrome or brass finish and has frosted white glass shades.
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Drew & Jonathan Brander 2-Light Vanity
Visual Comfort
$249.00
A play on the modern bath bar trend, this vanity bathroom lighting has a refined contemporary look and feel, with frosted acrylic shades and a metal backplate that comes in brass, black, and brushed steel. This damp-rated fixture offers an ambient glow, and its clean geometric lines offer a unique style statement that’s ideal for smaller vanities.
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Marsi Vanity Light
Joss & Main
$329.00
If vintage style is your thing, check out this vanity bathroom lighting. It’s inspired by the apothecary bottles of the early 1900s, with curvy opal or clear glass shades, and delicate metal accents. It comes in gold, chrome, and black, and you can choose a fixture with three bulbs for larger vanities or two for smaller ones.
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Pearson Glass Single Sconce
Pottery Barn
$99.00
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Drew & Jonathan Foster Extra Large Vanity
Visual Comfort
$279.00
Need to illuminate a larger space? This elegant bathroom vanity light from our collection checks all the boxes. It’s modern yet functional, giving bathroom vanities a clean, refined aesthetic. The minimalist fixture, which comes in brass or black, has four rounded milk-glass shades that cast soft, ambient lighting.
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Baylor Pleated Shade Sconce
Pottery Barn
$99.00
Pleats are hard to resist, and we love the extra style they give the white linen shade of this sweet sconce. Hang just one in a small space, or multiple sconces to compliment a larger bathroom vanity. You can choose from three different finishes, depending on what you like best (brass, bronze, or nickel).
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Rouvin 3-Light Dimmable Vanity
AllModern
$480.00
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Sadaris 3-Light Dimmable Vanity
AllModern
$420.00
With its simple, clean lines this brass bathroom vanity light is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design. It comes with round milk-glass shades, which cast a lovely soft light.