Secondary Bath Before and After--More Details

Vanity--Back splash in same material as counter top.

Light Fixture Centered over Mirror in Polished Nickel

"Egg" style hardware with back plate in oil rubbed bronze

Two matching towel bars.  Towels from Restoration Hardware.

Detail of Harlequin Tile on Wall surrounding Tub

For interest, oil rub bronze drop hardware

California Title 24 Energy Saving Switches.  Motion sensor for automatic turn off.  Fan is on left hand side with ability to preset run time with automatic turn off.

Subway tile on walls and continues up around the arch.

Light in Shower/Tub

A linen closet was added by moving the door way for former alcove style entrance.

September 9, 2007 Lighting

I am doing a little homework on the lighting factor. California passed requirements in 2005 called Title 24. It requires the use of energy efficient lighting throughout the home. For example, lighting in the kitchen must come from 50% CFL and this is measured in wattage, not number of units.

In looking online for information about these requirements, I found a fun site from GE called the "Virtual Lighting Designer." This page lets you compare two rooms side by side using various types of lighting (recessed, pendant, table lamp). You can also select various rooms to test the lighting in such as home office, hallway, family room.



These pictures compare (first picture) using a general table lamp with decorative lighting from a floor lamp, wall lamp (second picture).