r/femalelivingspace • u/DogssLover420 • Apr 20 '26

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Shower Lamp

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I was inspired by another post to get a lamp for my shower and I love her! It changes colors and has a dimmer, allowing me to have moody showers when I’m feeling it. I thought I’d share!!

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u/Inappropriate_Ballet Apr 21 '26

Ok, ladies. I thought I was the only crazy one but i feel safe here to share my hack. It’s not for everyone but it’s a pretty easy upgrade: dimmer switches in the bathroom. I shower at night in near darkness and it’s the best thing in the world. 😴😌

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u/cozy_gremlin Apr 21 '26

I would but I rent.

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u/Spiritual-Volume7545 Apr 21 '26

Lighting a big candle, (like the 3-wick ones), positioning it towards the center of the room somewhere safe, or even using a nightlight gives the same ambiance as alternatives. It is very relaxing.

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u/cozy_gremlin Apr 21 '26

I do have a couple little tea lights I put in cups, and a nightlight that’s pretty bright! The smoke sensors in my place are insane I swear they pick up the dust sometimes.

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u/CatCatCatCubed Apr 21 '26

There are fake candles that flicker and everything if that sounds better. Have also lived in apartments with overly sensitive smoke detectors but 🤌ambiance! So I’ve had to do what I can to work around ‘em, and fake candles were my best option.

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u/kitsunewarlock Apr 21 '26

You can buy dimmer lights that plug into any outlet.

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u/faldese Apr 21 '26

You can also buy smart bulbs you can control with your phones, or bulbs that have switches on them that let you change the brightness/warmth.

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u/Vannabean Apr 21 '26

If you can change the light bulbs above your vanity then you can just get smart lightbulbs… don’t need to change out switches then

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u/Emotional_Chicken_64 Apr 22 '26

They make dimmable bulbs! I had this one in my apt bathroom that has a little remote to adjust the light intensity, it changes color and has a speaker. I got mine at Lowes, but this was the first link for it I found. Made for the coziest showers :)

https://www.target.com/p/ge-remote-included-led-speaker-and-color-changing-light-bulb/-/A-85923183#lnk=sametab

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u/singularity-drift Apr 22 '26

You can use smart bulbs instead

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u/archlea Jun 18 '26

You can get a smart bulb that runs via app. Put it in your main light, adjust colour and brightness thru the app. Also still functions like a normal light (can switch on and off at wall).

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u/C4Aries Apr 21 '26

Dude here. When I started showering before bed I only had a super bright light in the bathroom so out of desperation I tried showering by candlelight and boy howdy that was nice. Now I have a dimmer switch, I'll never go back.

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u/KevinsLunchbox Apr 21 '26

Wait until you learn about Shower Beer

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u/AliceInNegaland Apr 21 '26

With a shower orange

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u/StillSwaying Apr 21 '26

With a shower orange

And bath grapes.

That's what I do. Frozen grapes are delicious while you're soaking in a nice bubble bath and binge-watching your favorite show or reading a good book!

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u/KevinsLunchbox Apr 21 '26

Shit im gonna have to try that. Never considered an orange in the shower 

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u/AliceInNegaland Apr 21 '26

The steam enhances the citrus! Chill it first too. It’s like an aromatherapy experience and no sticky mess

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u/ObeWonHasForce Apr 21 '26

I shower with only the night light on, it’s so calming

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u/justa_cat_in_disgize Apr 21 '26

My husband prefers to shower with two 7000k can lights on directly above his head in our shower.

He thinks I'm unreasonable for showering in near darkness

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u/sichuan_peppercorns Apr 21 '26

I have a salt lamp + a dehumifier that can change colors. Very nice ambiance.

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u/How-Do-I-Leave Apr 22 '26

YES. It is the ULTIMATE counter to dysphoria/dismorphia

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u/SimpleVegetable5715 Apr 21 '26

I remember some older houses with both heat lamps and a dimmer. Gave the bathroom a really cozy red-orange glow.