The organization of lighting in the bathroom should be approached responsibly. Here we perform all hygiene procedures, relax after a hard day of work, and engage in various cosmetic procedures.
Currently, various options for lighting bathrooms are possible, depending, first of all, on its square footage. Whether it will be comfortable to be in this room depends on how correctly everything is done.
Principles for choosing a luminaire
Unlike chandeliers and sconces, it is necessary to choose spotlights for the bathroom based on design features and characteristics. Fixed (non-rotating) are attached to the ceiling or in plasterboard structures stably and provide a strictly directed flow of light. Rotating ones allow you to change the direction of the light at will, since this type has a rotating bell.
It is important to study the instructions and pay attention to the markings. The first number shows the level of protection against penetration of various solid particles, the second – the protective degree from moisture. For example, bathroom fixtures marked IP55 are not afraid of moisture.
Various versions of these types are presented by companies from Germany, Italy, Spain or the UK: halogen and standard. Russian manufacturers create models only with traditional incandescent lamps.
The design of both domestic and imported lamps is extensive, while models made in Russia will be much cheaper.
Chandelier as an art object
Nowadays, it is rare to surprise anyone with just a luxurious chandelier in the bathroom. If you want to add uniqueness to your utilitarian room, use designer lighting fixtures. The combination of practicality and original appearance will not only modernize the interior, but also personalize it, you just need to find “your” lighting fixture.
The chandelier with notes, known to many, became a decoration for living rooms, dining rooms and even bedrooms. But not everyone will decide to use this designer lighting fixture for the bathroom. It is important to ensure that your replica of a famous model has waterproof notes.
Where else if not in the bathroom to place a lighting fixture whose decorative elements resemble soap bubbles? Transparent balls of different sizes hanging in random order bring some fun, enthusiasm and tone to the interior of the room.
Many decorative elements that look like frozen drops of lead or chrome, assembled in a certain order, create an incredibly attractive appearance of the central lighting fixture. Of course, lightweight materials are used for the manufacture of such structures. Otherwise, it would be difficult to hang such chandeliers even directly on concrete floors.
For a country-style bathroom, a chandelier, seemingly composed of polished tree branches with imitation candles placed on them, became a spectacular addition. In a room where everything literally breathes nature, such an art object looks incredibly organic.
Which lamp is more economical
When choosing, you need to focus not only on the price and model, but also on the type of lamp, since the financial costs of operation depend on this.
A safe lighting system in the bathroom comes first!
Before you buy any lighting fixture, you need to read the IP marking. Let's look at the meaning of each number in detail:
- the first digit is an indicator of the level of protection against dust (maximum value – 6, full protection);
- the second digit is the indicator of protection against moisture (the maximum value is 8, allows you to immerse the device in water for a long time);
- the third digit is an indicator of impact resistance (maximum value - 10, absolute anti-vandal protection).
LED bulbs
A modern option that provides significant advantages:
- Good degree of lighting.
- Long-term performance capabilities.
- Economical power consumption.
There are some disadvantages:
- Installation is carried out via a transformer.
- High price (about 5 times more than other lamp options).
But LED bath lights pay for themselves quite quickly due to energy savings. They are universal because they have different types of cartridges: G5, G9, G14, G4 and standard E27.
Safety of use
Lamps with lamps of about 12-24 watts are considered safe for household needs; even if shorted, they will not cause much harm. There are certain restrictions for suspended ceilings.
- For fabric no higher than 60 watts
- And no more than 40 watts for PVC incandescent lamps.
- Halogen permissible 25 and 20 watts, respectively.
In addition, it is advisable that the installation be carried out by experienced electricians.
Calculation of the required number of lamps
After choosing the type of lamp, you need to decide which lamps on the ceiling in the bathroom will be most optimal. Then it is important to correctly calculate the number of lighting elements. For this, the following is taken into account:
- Presence or absence of windows.
- Room area.
- Ceiling height.
- The need for zoning.
- Purpose of the premises. For bathrooms and living rooms, lamps differ in their characteristics.
For example. With a standard height of 2.80 m, one lamp is needed for every 1.5 - 2 meters. Therefore, for a room of 10 m², 5 - 6 pieces are installed. But it all depends on the presence of a chandelier and other lighting sources. At the same time, lamps on the ceiling in the bathroom can only be located in the washbasin area, and not above the shower stall or the bath itself.
Proper lighting is an important factor in organizing a bathroom interior.
Beautiful lamps and fixtures that perfectly match the bathroom interior are perhaps the final stage of its arrangement. The first thing you should take care of is functionality, namely the location of lighting fixtures, their power and other nuances.
What problems can arise with the wrong lighting system?
1. The lack of powerful light near mirrors makes cosmetic and hygiene procedures uncomfortable.
2. In conditions where the bathroom does not provide the ability to regulate the light intensity, it will be difficult to fully relax, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and feel the effect of real spa treatments.
3. Poor lighting can evoke associations with a hospital ward, or even worse, a public bathroom.
The bathroom is exactly that room that is significantly different from all the others. Instead of furniture, there are plumbing fixtures, and finishing materials are usually waterproof. These are mainly glossy smooth surfaces (tiles, glass, metal). It can be difficult to find a place here for any decor and additional accessories, but thanks to proper lighting you can make the bathroom really cozy and homey.
