The bathroom usually does not have access to natural light. Therefore, its lighting is extremely important. It is supposed to be helpful in morning bathroom routine and evening relaxation. How to properly choose lighting for the bathroom? Here are some hints!
Make a thorough plan
A functional bathroom should have several points of light. In addition to the upper lighting, which is to illuminate the room evenly, it is worth installing additional sidelights and decorative lights.
Lighting in the bathroom can be divided into:
- upper (ceiling),
- functional (side, spot),
- additional (decorative).
Make it safe
While choosing lamps for your bathroom, pay attention to whether they are fully safe. This room is exposed to moisture, frequent splashes and contact with water. Therefore, there is a risk of damaging the installation and even endangering lives.
Use light sources that have the appropriate ingress protection (defined as IP). You will find information about it on the packaging.
Important!
- the minimum degree of protection of the lamps shall be IP44. This means that the product is resistant to water penetration.
- lamps in the shower or next to the bathtub should have a higher IP rating, such as IP66. This will make them resistant to pressurised water jets and protect homeowners from electrocution.
Pay attention to what the lamps are made of. Those made of plastic or polycarbonate will be more resistant to moisture than metal, for example, which will rust quickly. Bathroom lamps usually have full shades, making them splash-proof to minimise the risk of damaging the bulb. However, this is not their only advantage. Lamps with closed shades eliminate the risk of reflection in the mirror and dazzle during bathing.
Select a light colour
The colour of light in the bathroom is especially important for the daily comfort of the household. To make it as high as possible, it is worth using several colours of light in it - depending on the zone.
Remember!
There are three colours of light:
In the bathroom at the mirror, a neutral colour of light will work best, making morning and evening bathroom routine comfortable. Use it for upper lighting as well. In the bathtub or shower area, opt for a warm light colour - it helps in relaxation.
Pay attention to the colour rendering index or CRI (RA) - you will find this mark on the packaging. For perfect makeup application, this indicator should be a number as close to 100 as possible.
Brighten up your interior
To illuminate the bathroom well, it is useful to know the lumen values of light sources. You will find information about it on the packaging. It is assumed that there should be about 200 lumens per square meter of room.
If you have any doubts, ask an electrician. They will certainly help you choose lighting according to the size and layout of the room, the colour of the walls, and taking into account natural light sources.
When choosing bathroom lighting, pay attention to:
Choose the lighting in your bathroom to suit your needs. The lamps you install in other rooms will not work here. Chandeliers or standing lamps can put your health at risk. They also do not provide adequate protection against short-circuiting, blowing out fuses, or fire.
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