Brushed Nickel Vanity Light

The Brushed Nickel Finish

Bathroom vanity lights in brushed nickel have a silvery color that’s less shiny than chrome but richer and more metallic than plain gray. This stainless steel-like finish offers a subtle, brushed texture to give your fixtures a softer look that complements a chic yet cozy atmosphere. An especially wise choice for hard-to-clean places, the brushed nickel finish doesn't show dust or fingerprints as easily as brighter finishes like chrome or brass.

Vanity Lights in Top Styles

A brushed nickel finish can make the perfect finishing touch for your home décor. It fits in well with a wide range of design styles including traditional, transitional, contemporary, modern, and farmhouse. Find fixtures with elements like glass shades, wooden backboards, and caged metal shades to create a comprehensive style that suits your vision.

Damp-Rated Fixtures for Bathrooms

When selecting lighting for a bathroom, it’s important to make sure the fixtures you choose can withstand exposure to moisture. Most bathrooms that have proper ventilation are considered damp environments, so you should outfit them with damp-rated fixtures. This ensures your brushed nickel vanity light can still perform at its best, even when steam and humidity from the shower fills the space.

How Many Vanity Bulbs Do You Need?

Brushed nickel vanity light fixtures can range in the number of bulbs they house, so you’ll want to choose a model that provides the amount of light you need. We create vanity lights in two-, three-, and four-bulb designs to suit the size and layout of your bathroom.

Generally, 1600 lumens are necessary to get the right brightness for performing personal grooming in front of a mirror, so choose a vanity light fixture that suits both your lighting needs and style. LED bulbs can produce the same effect with fewer lumens, so the choice is yours!

If you have a large, open setting, you’ll likely need more lumens to effectively light your space, whereas compact powder rooms don’t need as much light since they’re smaller. Similarly, a long, narrow bathroom may require multiple light fixtures, while a square bathroom may only need one to fill the room with light.

Where to Install Your Brushed Nickel Vanity Light

Install vanity lights over your mirror to cast light in the areas you want it most. For a large mirror over a double vanity counter, choose a long, four-bulb fixture to light the whole mirror. If you’ve got a pair of smaller mirrors, installing two separate two-bulb fixtures, one over each mirror, will work better. Consider using a fixture with fewer lumens in a double vanity to avoid harsh lighting conditions, or choose a fixture with a shade to soften the light.

Find the top brushed nickel fixtures for your bathroom vanity in the Hunter Lighting™ collection and let our fixtures work their magic. Pair them with a coordinating brushed nickel ceiling fan for the bathroom to keep your space comfortable and well-lit.