When it comes to interior lighting, the average homeowners would like to invest in the living room or bedroom, rather than a bathroom. Yes, bathroom lighting is always their afterthought.

But as the bathroom increasingly becomes a place to relax and recharge, complete with steam shower and spa tub, the lighting requires extra thought. After all, this is the room where you start and end your day.

A good lighting plan is a series of layers ¡ª placing ample light where it is needed for showers, shaving, or putting on makeup, for instance, while other light sources ...