Bath Products Review: Bath LightingAs bathrooms diversify so does bath lighting, with a focus on ambience, energy efficiency, and function.

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robern

Robern. The M series Reflexion modular lighting system sports mirrored front covers that integrate with the company's M and PL series cabinets. Measuring 3 1/2 inches wide by 2 5/8 inches deep by 30 inches or 40 inches high, this minimalist fixture houses a warm T5 fluorescent bulb the company says is excellent for daily grooming tasks. 800-877-2376. www.robern.com.

Watermark

Watermark. Available in 35 finishes, the Fiore round single sconce's 60-watt candelabra-based bulb can be paired at the vanity or used as an ambient fixture. Measuring 19 inches high by 5 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches deep, this mid-20th-century-style fixture features a white glass diffuser. It is also available in a double version at 13 inches wide. 800-842-7277. www.watermark-designs.com.

Ginger

Ginger. Part of a collection of bath fittings and accessories, the Circe sconce comes in five finishes: polished brass (shown), oil-rubbed bronze, polished and satin nickel, and polished chrome. It has a fabric shade and a night-light that operates separately from the main light. 800-842-4872. www.gingerco.com.

Alfa Lighting

Alfa Lighting. Supplied with a 50-watt JC halogen lamp, the Alfa WL 070 Onyx Slab sconce emits a natural ambient glow, the company says. Measuring 10 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide, it features a base with a sweeping modern silhouette in chrome, satin nickel, or matte gold. 415-975-8080. www.alfalighting.com.

Kallista

Kallista. A decorative yet functional element of the company's Laura Kirar bath collection, the Vir Stil wall sconce provides substantial illumination from recommended T10 or 100-watt incandescent bulbs. With a 5-inch-diameter wall plate, it extends 7 3/8 inches from the wall and measures 11 3/4 inches high. Features include a glass shade, concealed mounting, and four finishes: polished chrome, nickel silver, brushed nickel, and bronze. 888-452-5547. www.kallista.com.

Artemide

Artemide. Designed by American designer Ron Rezek, the Illusa Strip fluorescent light fixture is particularly suited for bathroom mirror applications. Available in two lengths, 24 inches and 36 inches, it features white artisan glass edged with metal antiqued caning and energy-efficient T5 lamps. 631-694-9292. www.artemide.us.

Alkco Lighting

Alkco Lighting. Available in white, brushed aluminum, or chrome, the slender Tabbi fluorescent fixture has an integral ballast and a shield that rotates up to 120 degrees over its T2 lamp to control illumination as it bathes the face with light from either side of the mirror. It measures 21/4 inches deep by 15/8 inches high and comes in 20 1/4- and 24 1/4-inch lengths. 866-502-5526. www.alkco.com.

Bear Creek Glass

Bear Creek Glass. The Metropolis sconce is fitted with the hand-blown Odyssey globe, a brilliant cobalt swirl that coordinates with a selection of this company's artisanal basins. Engineered to accommodate a 100-watt incandescent bulb as well as a dimmer, Metropolis comes in brushed nickel (shown) and copper revival finishes. 205-324-9339. www.bearcreekglass.com.

La Murrina

La Murrina. Intended for master baths, powder rooms, and dressing areas, the Puccini S3 crystal gold three-armed Murano glass chandelier is one of the most petite additions to the company's handmade Classic and Venetian-style collections. The chandelier is available in gold plated or matte nickel finishes. 310-858-7080. www.lamurrina.us.

Maax

Maax. Engineered for either vertical or horizontal installation, the model 114000 halogen sconce measures 4 5/8 inches wide by 15 3/4 inches high and coordinates with all of the company's bath fixtures and furnishing collections. Options include opalescent triplex blown or satin glass, and a choice of chrome, polished brass, or nickel finish. This fixture is UL-certified for humid areas. 800-463-6229. www.maax.com.

Broan

Broan. The recessed FanLight is available in both incandescent and fluorescent models. Additionally, the trim matches that of major recessed lighting manufacturers. Extremely effective and quiet, the company says, this fixture comprises a 7 1/8-inch-high housing appropriate for new construction and 2-inch-by-8-inch ceiling joists. 800-558.1711. www.broan.com.

American Standard

American Standard. Part of a collection of plumbing fittings and accessories, the Town Square wall sconce has an adjustable frosted-glass shade designed to cast its illumination up or down, providing either task or ambient lighting. It comes in polished chrome, PVD satin chrome, and PVD polished brass, and it will not scratch, tarnish, or corrode in damp locations, the company says. 800-524-9797. www.americanstandard-us.com.

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