Bathroom chandeliers have a way of transforming ordinary spaces into luxurious and captivating retreats. (Just look at what DIY interior designer Mysha Bolen shares from her bathroom above!)
I’ve personally used these statement lighting fixtures to not only provide an additional source of illumination but also to serve as a stunning focal point.
From small bathroom chandeliers to grander classic, rustic, and modern styles, there’s a chandelier design just for you.
You’ll find options you can install over tubs, mini-chandeliers that are perfect for more compact bathrooms and countless others to consider you never knew existed.
Key Things to Know First
Benefits: Chandeliers can serve as a primary source of lighting or as a role-player in a layered lighting setup where accent and task lighting help light your bathroom.
Selection Tips: Functionally, choose a style that best fits how you use your bathroom. For example, choose options with smaller, concealed bulbs and install a dimmer switch for softer ambient lighting. For aesthetics, remember that the bigger the bathroom and taller the ceiling the more flexibility you have with fixture size and suspension length. Small bathroom chandeliers that are flush-mounted are best for small spaces and guest baths.
Here are some styles to get you inspired. I’ll say this – they’re about to change the way you look at bathrooms forever!
A stunning large drum chandelier suspended above your bathtub transforms your clean, white-trimmed bathroom into a haven of modern elegance. Light fixtures with a multitude of clear, glass rocks like this are going to create a mesmerizing play of light. In this case, the chandelier is the one deviation from the clean lines used across the shiplap ceiling, beadboard wainscoting, and simple window trim. It's simple luxury at its finest!
Adding just a pinch of whim to an otherwise clean and utilitarian designed bathroom can help balance out the overall feel of the room. Here, this subtly artistic fixture brings unexpected charm to an otherwise simple and industrial vibed room.
Ah the coziness of a charming cottage-style bathroom. And what better way to accent this space than with a candelabra chandelier with a slight twist? Beaded chandeliers can offer your farmhouse or cottage-style bath area a touch of elegance. Their casual sophistication helps make your bathroom all your own. I recommend also using beaded styles whenever you want a tad of Bohemian charm, such as in coastal, nautical, French country, shabby chic, or even a minimalism bathroom where a drop of texture might be welcome.
Classic Bathroom Chandelier with Ceiling Medallion
Step into your luxe retreat with a classic crystal chandelier that's sure to steal the show. Using a timeless chandelier like this gives you a dazzling focal point, catching and scattering light, while casting a warm glow across your bathroom. When pairing a decorative light and ceiling medallion, they should be proportionate to each other and your space.
This modern lantern-styled chandelier placed just above a bathtub in an all-white bathroom suggests a blend of modern and coastal or transitional design styles. Lantern chandeliers evoke a nautical feel, reminiscent of lanterns on ships. These integrate nicely with a variety of decor styles, like transitional, contemporary coastal, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, minimalism, and of course eclectic.
Crystal Daisy Chandelier Chandelier for Corner Bath
This sculpted beauty is almost invisible until you spot it and let your gaze linger. This is an example of how to bring an interesting and unique chandelier into your bathroom without it taking over the room. Keep in mind, with lights centered deep within the structure of the light you're bound to get some harsher shadows. That said, you can create some pretty landscapes across your walls. I recommend using these lights in a layered lighting scheme. Strategically placed accent and task lighting will help soften the shadows created by this light.
These bathtub walls seem to climb up forever as the dark net surrounding this chandelier works in tandem with the black grout of the square subway tiles. If the layout of your bathroom is symmetrical, placing a chandelier in the middle is like dotting the "i" of your design, a focal point to help center the room more comfortably and draw the eye somewhere.
This light is less about the actual light fixture and more about the effect it creates above the tub. Cascading strands mimic a gentle rainfall, creating a soothing and tranquil ambiance. What I love about this design is it helps transform the bathroom into a serene retreat, offering a calming experience during baths or relaxation moments. What's more, is the versatility you get with a light like this. I believe this bathroom could be updated entirely and you could reinstall the rainfall light without it skipping a beat.
Spherical chandeliers in the bathroom can be risky business. That's because size does matter! Because they give the illusion of a larger light source, make sure the size of the globe is manageable for the room or the tub if you're hanging directly above one. These work best in bathrooms with tall ceilings as they tend to bring your eye upward. That said, use a small to medium-sized version in smaller rooms as the round shape of the chandelier can create an illusion of additional space. It softens edges and corners, making the bathroom feel more open and inviting.
Heavily beaded chandeliers often lend to a bohemian or boho-chic aesthetic. This style aligns well with the laid-back and eclectic nature of these decor styles, bringing a free-spirited and artistic vibe to any space. You can match bead colors to other textiles in your bathroom like towels and rugs for a cohesive look.
Sink into a cloud of puffy, white bubbles as you gaze up from your tub at the nest of delicate bubble lights above. Bubble cluster chandeliers are popular but this one takes the cake when it comes to just how real they can look and feel! Take care when cleaning these fragile light fixtures - a static feather duster is a must.
Bathroom chandeliers come in virtually any style or form. And a mid-to-late 20th-century fixture with vintage glass tubes hanging over a rustic bathroom is no exception.
Want an eclectic focal point in your otherwise pristine bathroom? This is how you do it! The bold, leafy chandelier certainly highlights this room. If you go this route, be sure to select a fixture that represents your own style through and through, since you will see your selection every time you enter your bathroom. Find the one that makes you smile the most, and you’ll be good.
While this chandelier presents a beauty all its own in this bathroom, it bears a resemblance to the biblical crown of thorns. Whether it's truly a religious symbol purposefully placed here, it's a perfect addition to a space where you might meditate and reflect on the things you're grateful for in life. I love the custom feel of the gold leaves and their inviting effect as you approach the tub.
Tall bathroom, big glam! This room feels as if it was built for this chandelier. And that's exactly what you want with such a stately light fixture. It reminds me of a formal dining room with white tablecloths. In this case, the only requirement is that you relax and sink into warm, relaxing suds to your heart's content.
A large Tuscan-like bathroom chandelier doesn't just have to be reserved for dining rooms and grand entryways. Provided your ceiling has some height to it, you can install a semi-flush version like this one here. A tray ceiling makes a nice canvas for this fixture and the ambient lighting it offers.
Ring chandeliers generally offer more even illumination in a bathroom, which helps to soften things up as an ambient light. You'll opt for this style if you're after more openness and a clean and uncluttered appearance. This aligns well with modern design principles that prioritize simplicity. These come in a wide variety of materials, finishes, adornments, and bulb options.
Thin and minimal, yet still statement-making! That's what makes light fixtures so fabulous. And you can absolutely go that route in a bathroom with your chandelier. I recommend soft white bulbs with a dimmer switch since the "bare" bulbs of this design will need to be tamed.
Another minimalist design uses an abstract, modern approach. Again, with the right color temperature and dimmable switch, these LED light bars can function as the primary lighting layer in your bathroom and create just the personalized mood you're after.
What's better than hanging a chandelier in your bathroom? Hanging TWO chandeliers in your bathroom of course! A matching pair of pendent-like fixtures can work for a variety of styles. That said, I would not do this with more opulent chandelier styles. Those need to live on their own. As you see here, the whimsical bulb bursts balance each other over the tub spectacularly.
Brushed nickel hardware has become a timeless element in a variety of home decor themes. This ring design with its large bulbs can distribute a lot of light. It’s a clean and sleek chandelier that can integrate well with modern, industrial, and contemporary bathrooms as well as ones created in vintage, country, and farmhouse moods.
Sometimes you'll find just the right bathroom tub chandelier for your decor's theme. In this tastefully done coastal style bath area the sand dollars soaring out from this fixture couldn't be more perfect. The subdued colors and perforated design help the chandelier blend, lending to inspiration and calm.
Another rustic bathroom takes shape with a metal basket chandelier in black. If you're feeling bold, you can copy the dark structural elements of the light basket in other areas of your bathroom such as with door knobs and faucets. Keep in mind though, the vibe will get masculine pretty quickly, so be sure that's what you want!
Anything with steel in it is going to take your bathroom to the industrial side. Here though, it's balanced nicely with a chandelier that boasts some crystal elements. Keeping this chandelier on a short chain helps it not be too overbearing above the tub.
Three-Tier Crystal Chandelier in Minimalist Bathroom
A crystal chandelier's intricate texture brings an element of elegance without compromising the clean and simple lines characteristic of minimalist design. Using a three-tier design like this adds verticality, enhancing the perception of height in the bathroom. This can make a small bathroom or tight space feel more open and airy. You'll see here a monochromatic or neutral color scheme is used to allow the crystal chandelier to stand out. It's an appealing and harmonious backdrop wouldn't you say?
Using a chandelier in your bathroom with lots of glass is best positioned strategically to allow natural light to complement its illumination. Plus, in the daytime, it's still a magnificent centerpiece! If your bathroom has a tall ceiling like this, you can use a larger chandelier attached directly to the ceiling face instead of suspended. This accentuates the vertical space, creating a sense of grandeur and openness in the bathroom.
If your bathroom is large enough, using two chandeliers that much more visually stunning. In fact, it's almost necessary so you get even lighting across the room. Pair chandeliers like this if you have a bathroom with zero symmetry built in. You kind of trick your eye into bringing the overall space together.
I love how the neutral tones and individual shapes in this chandelier mimic the tiles of the bathtub backdrop wall. Carrying design elements across one another helps coordinate your bathroom and ties the lighting fixture seamlessly into the overall aesthetic of the bathroom. This works well in smaller bathrooms as there's a sense of unification and a design that's more thoughtfully curated.
Hung high in an arched ceiling, this edgy chandelier becomes a captivating visual focal point in a light and bright bathroom. You can do this not just with color but with texture, as you see here.
The swirling designs and dark brown color of this iron bathroom chandelier contribute to a Tuscan aesthetic, adding a touch of Old World elegance to your relaxing bath area. You can use a complimentary color palette to accentuate the theme. Go a step further and be sure to add other timeless elements to your space, like matching wall scones, terra cotta pots, Tuscan rugs, and green plants to further pull it all together.
As with so many bathroom chandeliers, you can add depth, glamour, and pop all at once. This works well in an otherwise monotonous color scheme. Here, the juxtaposition of warm gold and rich walnut adds depth to this room. With opaque drum "shades" don't count on this fixture to illuminate the entire room. Get a dimmer switch and gently highlight your favorite part of the bathroom!
Farmhouses are known for their down-to-earth aesthetic. Rustic materials come across as sturdy and functional. That's when you introduce a complimentary lighting piece - something dainty and decorative with just the right touch of class. This bathroom chandelier does just that, and can for you too!
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Small Bathroom Chandeliers
Don’t worry if you have a smaller bathroom – there are tons of options that will work well.
You can choose from materials like:
Crystal: for a touch of glamour
Metal: for an industrial or minimalist look
Glass: for a clean and contemporary style
Remember, even a small chandelier can make a big impact on your bathroom’s overall appearance.
Bathroom Chandeliers Over the Tub
Tub chandeliers can make you feel like a millionaire living amidst luxury, create a heart-melting romantic ambiance, or pour on the zen during your most pampered moments.
You just have to decide what’s most important to you!
A few of the most popular designs include:
Candle-style chandeliers:
Mimic the romantic glow of candles with a candle-style chandelier.
These chandeliers often feature multiple faux candle holders, creating a warm and sensual atmosphere.
Drum chandeliers:
For a more modern look, a drum chandelier features a cylindrical shade that diffuses light and provides a pleasant glow around your tub.
Waterfall chandeliers:
Make a statement with a multi-tiered chandelier that features cascading layers of crystal, glass, or beads, creating a stunning visual effect while you soak in your tub.
