Here, in a plan for a powder room of the loft apartment, we chose a ceiling fixture that is quite plain, except for its dressy polished nickel finish to pair with a chic single swing arm lamp above the sink in the same reflective silver finish. This same flush mount fixture will show up in other less conspicuous places in the apartment including the  guest bath, laundry room, and master walk-in closet. It’s a workhorse!

In this master bath, with no natural light, we’ve assigned locations for several ceiling recessed lights. These lights have come a long way in their ability to be discreet and provide lighting that is universally flattering. The sconces are largely decorative, but very impactful, as they add some whimsy to a bathroom design which is quite dressy.

In a guest bath, we combine recessed lighting and our favorite pendant with the simplest of double pendant sconces above the mirror. You can see how the lighting in this room lends a hand in making the room feel classic and unfussy, but not plain.