Not all bathrooms are blessed with abundant natural light. In reality, for many city dwellers in compact apartments, the bathroom often ends up being the most compromised space in terms of both square footage and a window to the outside world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still capture the qualities of a deeply relaxing, open-to-the-outdoors retreat.
Case in point: artificial light wells in bathrooms — a growing trend championed by designers and lighting experts as a way to make the space more connected to nature and the world outside. These light wells are essentially LED lights or panels installed within ceilings, walls, or alcoves to project light from above, mimicking daylight and providing diffused illumination and creating a sense of openness. Often designed to resemble natural skylights or sun tunnels, these solutions are entirely artificial but surprisingly convincing.
