Bathroom lighting often falls into one of two traps: purely functional fittings that kill the atmosphere, or decorative pieces chosen without checking whether they're suitable for the space. Getting both right — the right aesthetic and the right specification — is where decisions tend to stall.
For bathroom wall lights, IP rating is the first thing to check. IP (Ingress Protection) ratings tell you how well a fitting resists moisture. IP22 means the fixture is protected against dripping water at an angle, making it suitable for Zone 2 and general bathroom areas outside the immediate splash zones. Pair that with the right lamp and driver setup, and you have a fitting that performs as well as it looks.
The Visual Comfort Covet Bath Light, designed by Kelly Wearstler, is a bracketed wall sconce that brings together natural alabaster and precision metal hardware in a composition that is as architectural as it is warm. Rated IP22, it is suited to bathroom vanity and ambient applications in appropriate zones. The elongated, vertically oriented silhouette and solid stone diffuser produce softly diffused light that creates genuine warmth and ambience rather than harsh point-source brightness.
What makes each Covet fitting genuinely individual is the alabaster itself — a natural stone whose colour and texture vary from piece to piece. Subtle grey and cream veining means no two units are identical. The minimalist bracketed design frames the stone with L-shaped metal hardware, letting the material do the talking. The Covet is available in Antique Burnished Brass, Bronze, and Polished Nickel finishes, and in Small and Large sizes to suit different vanity scales and wall proportions.
The Covet Bath Light is a wall-mounted fitting designed for flush installation via an integrated backplate. Lamp and driver requirements should be confirmed at specification stage — Visual Comfort fittings of this type are typically lamped rather than LED-integrated, so lamp choice will influence colour temperature and dimming compatibility. Always verify your dimmer and lamp pairing before installation to avoid compatibility issues.
At Lightsource Studio, we support projects from initial specification through to delivery — helping you choose the right fitting for the right zone at the right scale, and coordinating lead times so your bathroom lighting arrives when your project needs it. The Covet is the kind of carefully considered piece that rewards a properly managed specification process.
