Ever reached break time with no good light to read your book? When I designed this bathroom I did not envision that it would need as much light as it does. I put the toilet in and thought a hanging light would make this area seem a little warmer…hopefully the light would make it feel like you were not sitting in a closet. I found this light at the Habitat ReStore for $5, which was a bargain because it is made of stainless steel (it will not corrode). It was fairly easy to install. I used a pancake box mounted directly to a 2×6 joist. I connected the wire in series to the vanity light (black to black, white to white, ground to ground), so when the vanity light is turned on the bathroom light comes on. I also used a low wattage light to reduce the strain the light may cause on the circuit… ***As a little design tip, check out your local building restore for things you can add to your house. This is a way to show personality and originality in your house. As an example: It is common to find old chest of drawers and make up cabinets in these stores. You can make an original sink vanity with a little ingenuity and plumbing parts. Be creative and make your house your own.
Here is a picture of a Lowe’s version of a side table vanity that is supposed to look like old furniture (your original will be better).

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