Lighting for the bathroom: features and how to choose the right one

Bathroom lighting requires a special approach. This is a room with high humidity, so not every lighting device is suitable for installation there. If the bathroom is without large windows, it will be necessary to organize more voluminous bright lighting. This takes into account the location of water sources. Let's consider what lighting fixtures are suitable for bathrooms and a few tips on the choice.

Lighting fixtures for the bathroom

Massive chandeliers with pendants are not used in the baths, except if the room is very large and is made in the appropriate style. Suitable is an overhead or recessed lamp, LED strip, spot lighting system.

To illuminate the working areas in the bathroom uses wall sconces. They come in different designs and designs. Choose such models, in which the bulb is isolated from splashes of water. Often sconces are placed near the mirror. In this case, paired lamps are suitable.

A few ideas to create a romantic atmosphere in the bathroom:

• Install floor illumination. This can be luminous tiles, spotlights near the baseboard or in other places.
• LED-lights are built into the contours of the bathtub, shower cabin or furniture.
• Another original option - miniature LEDs on a cable with moisture insulation, placed chaotically in the intertile joints of the floor.

How to choose the right lighting for the bathroom

Pay attention to such factors:

• Safety first, then beauty. The lighting device should have a high degree of protection against moisture and dust. It is displayed in the form of an IP icon with numbers. For example, ip44. The first digit indicates the level of insulation from dust, the second digit determines the protection from moisture. The higher the numbers, the higher the protection. If the light fixture is located in a shower stall, it should have a protection of at least IP67. The lighting device, installed 60 cm from the water source, is selected with a marking IP44.
• More than one luminaire is required for the bathroom. The main lighting is located on the ceiling. This can be a chandelier or several built-in lamps. In order to make it convenient for men to shave or women to do makeup, you will need additional lighting near the mirror and sink. You can install wall lights on the right and left.
• Not all light bulbs are suitable for a bathroom light fixture. Incandescent bulbs are not used in wet areas. Halogen bulbs do not get very hot and have more protection against moisture. LED lamps are the most economical. Fluorescent bulbs are absolutely safe for wet conditions. They have a powerful light.
• Take into account the height of the bathroom ceilings. Surface-mounted lights are suitable for low ceilings. Suspended designs require a significant height from floor to ceiling.

As for the design, it is desirable not to choose lighting fixtures of dark color. They show traces of lime from dried water droplets. It is important to take into account that metal without a quality protective coating will quite quickly turn rusty due to increased humidity. Glass and plastic do not deteriorate due to dampness and detergents.