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Bathroom lighting rules
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How to choose a bathroom lamp
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Where to hang a sconce in the bathroom
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Bra for a mirror
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Location options
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Technical characteristics of the luminaires for the bathroom
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Moisture protection
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Power of lighting devices
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Lighting in the bathroom should be diverse
Bathroom lighting rules
Natural light in the bathroom is a rarity, but it is also impossible to immerse the room in the twilight. Bright, but not blinding light is appropriate in the bathroom, as scattered for the adoption of water procedures and directed at the place of placement of the mirror. Therefore, even in the tiny bathrooms of the Khrushchevs, sconces are justified near the mirror plus the main lighting. If the bathroom has niches and other dark nooks, use spotlights or LED backlighting around the perimeter.
Combined bathroom with spotlights and sconces on the sides of a round mirror
The bathroom will need to evenly distribute the lighting, and the more lighting devices are used, the lower the power of each of them.
When installing lamps above the mirror, they are primarily focused on the dimensions of the reflective surface. With lateral installation, sconces are hung above the midline of the mirror.
Important: the optimal location of the wall lamp is at eye level, while taking into account the average growth of users.
Side installation of lamps
The lamp with four shades was fixed over the mirror
How to choose a bathroom lamp
The selection of lighting devices for the bathroom dictates the area of the room. Small -sized bathrooms are equipped with built -in lamps, they do not take up much space, they cannot be hooked during operation and point light does not conceal precious square meters.
Both chandeliers and sconces are appropriate in large bathrooms
In a spacious bathroom with standard shelves, you can even hang a chandelier with a suspension that will perform a decorative and practical function. In addition to basic lighting in large bathrooms, point lighting and mirror lighting with beautiful sconces for the bathroom are installed.
Designers recommend placing light points around the perimeter, especially in rooms with a suspended ceiling.
In a small bathroom, the mirrors with backlight are convenient
When selecting wall lamps, pay attention to the temperature of the light, it is better to dwell on a soft natural glow.
Where to hang a sconce in the bathroom
The presence of gleaming surfaces in the bathroom dictates the rules for placing lamps, the main task of which is to distribute light without distortion. Therefore, it is recommended to place light sources perpendicular to glossy and reflecting surfaces, and direct the lamps at an angle.
Modern models of sconces allow you to adjust the angle of inclination of light
Bra for a mirror
Hanging a lamp over the mirror is not always a successful idea, since often this leads to distortion of the image and the appearance of shadows.
The best option is two lamps on the sides of the mirror. In order for the composition to look organically, a mirror for the bathroom and lamps in one set or stylistics are acquired.
The backlight mirrors do not require additional light sources, since the luminous elements are already built -in.
Mirror with built -in spotlight
The size and shape of the ceiling is an important aspect, so large models are chosen for large -format mirrors that look in proportionally reflecting the surface and perfectly illuminate it.
Alternative to mirror
Spacious rooms allow you to experiment with the location of the lamps. For example, soft backlight near the bathtub bowl or multi -colored light in the shower cabin create a mood.
Important: the upper light and additional lighting of the mirror in the bathroom are always necessary, the remaining variations on the theme of lighting in the bathroom are at the discretion of users.
Small wall lamps are placed around the perimeter of the bathroom
Technical characteristics of the luminaires for the bathroom
The bathroom is characterized by high humidity and this must be taken into account when developing a plan for lighting and choosing the devices themselves. Installation of wiring, as well as wiring planning, is best entrusted to specialists.
Important: do not allow open wiring in the bathroom and avoid incandescent lamps, giving preference to modern economical and safe lamps on LED lamps.
“Royal” interior of the bathroom with a diverse lighting scenario
Moisture protection
Not all lamps are suitable for use in conditions of high humidity, this parameter is indicated in the IP protection index, and digital values indicate the use of the light bulb in the bathroom. For example, “0” – moisture protection is absent, and “8” is permissible to use at great depths. In the bathroom, the lamps with the index are optimal:
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“1” – sedimentation and vertically sedimentation is allowed
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“2” – there is protection against drops at an angle of 15 degrees
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“3” – protection against drops at an angle of 60 degrees
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“4” – moisture resistant
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“5” – withstands a directed water ingress.
Bathroom in the Mediterranean style
You should not mount all the bathroom lamps with the “4” and higher index, for each zone in the room there are its own rules.
Power of lighting devices
The “wet” itself is considered a bathtub or shower cabin, it uses lamps with a power of not higher than 12 V and the protection index from 67.
At a distance of 2.5 m from the bath, there is a risk of steam spray and water jet spraying devices, therefore lamps up to 24 V and IP45 protection are allowed on this area.
Cozy bathroom with natural and artificial lighting
40 cm from the second zone use lamps with condensate lamps (24 IP24), and the rest of the bath is considered safe for electrical appliances, since condensation is only moderately accumulated in it.
An important factor for lighting in the bathroom is the power of the lamps. According to the standard per 1 sq.m, you will require LED lamps with a power of 6-9 watts, halogen lamps-23-28 W and incandescent lamps-up to 30 watts.
Mirrors with LED backlight in a spacious bathroom
The thoughtful lighting system will emphasize the stylish interior of the bathroom, including at the expense of sconces near the mirror.
Stylish bathroom in oriental style