Lady Gaga's ultra-chic bathroom could tempt you to try this daring lighting trend in the last room you'd expect – it defines loud luxury

The singer's bathroom isn’t just luxurious – it's proof that the right lighting is the secret to turning functional rooms into a stylish showcase

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When picturing a chandelier, you're likely to imagine it crowning a dining table, coffee table, or as a focal in an entryway. In Lady Gaga's house, however, things are done differently. The singer has introduced not one, but two chandeliers to her bathroom, and it's an unrivaled celebration of pure, indulgent luxury.

While bathroom chandeliers are notably rarer than those in the aforementioned areas of the home, their uniqueness makes them all the more stunning. Lady Gaga's space epitomizes loud luxury, featuring gold and white marble, as well as an Art Deco mirror with an Old Hollywood style aesthetic. However, the chandeliers make the ultimate statement, and you don't need a huge budget to get her look. You just need to do it safely.

When fitting any bathroom lighting fixtures, you’ll need to ensure your chosen fixtures are correctly IP-rated, meaning that they have been certified as safe to use within a specific ‘zone’ of the bathroom, and always follow your local electrical code, as designers explain.

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'Incorporating a chandelier over a tub or as a bathroom feature can be a beautiful way to enhance the overall bath design. However, there are a few things you should know before adding a hanging fixture, and of course, always check your local electrical code,' comments Jenny Thomas Warner, a designer from J Thomas Designs.

'Where we are based, you should have any hanging fixture at least 8 feet above the tub rim. The premise is that if you were entering or exiting the tub and slipped, you shouldn't be able to grab for a hanging fixture, accidentally rip it down, and electrocute yourself. This seems like a wild tale, but I will be following the code,' she says.

It's also crucial to consider your space's layout, especially if you're working with a particularly small bathroom.

'The next thing to consider is the size of your bathroom. If it is a smaller space, I would recommend making sure your fixture is damp-rated. The bathroom steam could affect not only the fixture's finish but also damage the sockets, causing you to have bulbs that won't light,' Henny explains.

'If you have a larger space, as shown in the attached photo, then you could be fine with a dry-rated fixture because there is more room for the steam to disperse.'

Will you be following Lady Gaga's bold bathroom lighting idea? Let me know in the comments below.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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