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Error No. 1 do not take into account the protection index.
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Error No. 2 do not pay attention to the type of light bulb.
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Error No. 3 include all lighting at the same time.
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Error No. 4 arranging furniture without a lighting plan.
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Error No. 5 Placement of lamps excluding the height of the room.
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Error No. 6 Number of light sources.
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Error No. 7 Color and shape of the ceiling.
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Error No. 8 Material for the ceiling.
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Error No. 9 install one type of lighting.
The bathroom is special. On the one hand, we do not spend so much time in it, and on the other, it is here that we accept water procedures and relax after a hard day. The bathroom is paid to special attention also because there are difficult conditions for electrical and lighting devices. High humidity, open water, temperature difference, steam. All this requires a thorough selection of lamps according to technical parameters.
Bathroom with a non -standard ceiling.
Error No. 1 do not take into account the protection index
We look at the instructions of the lighting device. No matter how you want this beautiful sconces or a chandelier, first of all, read the IP indicator. The two digits index consists.
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The first digit – from 0 to 6 denotes the degree of protection against dust.
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The second number from 0 to 8 indicates the moisture resistance of the lamp.
The higher the number, the more reliable the device is.
Manufacturers post this information in the instructions for the lighting device, on a box or housing.
A chandelier in the form of a dandelion for a bathroom.
Of course, the farther from moisture and risk of water entering the device, the lower the IP index can afford.
Error No. 2 do not pay attention to the type of light bulb
In everyday life, we use several types of lamps.
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Incandescent lamp. The most budget option for purchase, but the most expensive in energy costs. Such a lamp serves for about 1000 hours. This type of lamps is absolutely not friends with humidity. Moreover, it can burst when moisture enters the hot glass case. For the bathroom, the most inappropriate option.
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Hagilen lamp. It heats up weakly, lasts about 2500 hours. In terms of energy consumption, more economical than incandescent lamp.
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Luminescent lamp. Safe in humidity. At full light power, it comes out for 2 minutes, works great in combination with other types of lamps.
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LED lamp. The most economical option, but the cost is quite high. They serve for a long time, they are not afraid of moisture.
For high -quality lighting, halogen and LED lamps in combination are used.
An example of a successful combination of lamps with a bright stream of light and a soft scattered glow.
Error No. 3 include all lighting at the same time
When several light sources are installed in the bathroom, this is convenient and economical. Especially when it comes to spacious rooms.
If there are a lot of lamps, and the room is large, make the wiring for each area separately. Of course, this moment is important to discuss at the stage of the project.
Thus, you can arrange a relaxation in the bathroom in local light from a pair of sconces. And for hygienic procedures, use only lighting near the mirror.
It makes sense to turn on all lamps at the same time only during the cleaning of the room.
The large room of the bathroom is divided into zones in each its own lighting plus a common chandelier.
Error No. 4 arranging furniture without a lighting plan.
When placing lamps in the finished room, pay attention to the total area, layout, arrangement of furniture, color combinations.
Given these parameters, you will receive enough light, minimize the risk of dark corners.
If the bathroom is finished with tiles or stone, then you need to consider the type of decor surface.
Glossy has a greater reflective ability than matte. And the light color of the walls will require a lower lamp power than the dark one.
An example of lighting a bathroom with decoration mainly in white.
Error No. 5 Placement of lamps excluding the height and area of the room
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Lamps are built -in. Outwardly, they look like a wall on a wall or ceiling. They do not take places therefore suitable for miniature bathrooms.
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Patch Light. This model is located on the surface, despite the fact that there are compact models that do not take up a lot of space, take into account the fact that the overhead lamps are convex.
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Wall lamps. This type of lighting helps zone the space of the bathroom.
Built -in ceiling lamp in a small bathroom.
Falfly ceiling lamps.
An example of accent lighting in the mirror zone
Error No. 6 Number of light sources
One of the nuances of lighting in the bathroom is to divide the lamps into ceiling – general lighting, and the working one is accent.
General lighting gives scattered light, this is enough to take a bath, to carry out some kind of hygienic procedure.
Spectacular chandelier in the interior of the bathroom.
Work lighting gives local light in one zone. For example, in the mirror area. Powerful ceiling light lamps are not enough to make high -quality makeup in front of the mirror or shave.
An example of accent lighting in the mirror area.
Error No. 7 Color and shape of the ceiling
Dark material has weak bandwidth. Therefore, in the bathroom, the light may be elementary. In this case, you will either have to increase the power of the lamps, or install additional light sources. But it is better to replace the ceiling.
Plafs with excess decor, pattern, shocking, with many parts also reduce light level. They give shadows of varying degrees of density, which complicates the review. Such lamps are suitable only as decorative lighting.
Choose for the main light in the bathroom the most simple forms and light colors of the plafones.
Minimalistic chandelier in the interior of the bathroom.
Error No. 8 Material
The bathroom is a room where high humidity and temperature difference create difficulties in the selection of lighting devices.
Metal sconces, chandeliers, floor lamps should be covered with special material that protects the metal from negative environmental influences.
The most successful option is glass and plastic products. They serve much longer. If it is not possible to choose a lighting device without metal parts, then look for information in the instructions about its protection against moisture.
Falled lamps in a plastic case for lighting in the bathroom.
Error No. 9 install one type of lighting
Lighting in the bathroom is divided into basic, working and decorative. Decorative species include all kinds of sconces, lamps on the walls, LED lighting ribbons. This type of lighting is important for creating an atmosphere in the bathroom, for relaxation.
The main lighting is a chandelier or a group of lamps on the ceiling is needed for cleaning in the room, for procedures that require powerful light.
Work lighting is placed in the mirror zone. Its presence is necessary for hygienic procedures near the mirror, shaving, applying makeup and so on.
These three types of lighting are required and cannot replace each other.
An example of the main lighting in the bathroom.
An example of decorative backlight in the mirror area.
Highlighted lighting in the working area of the mirror.
The variety of lamps from classics to designer models that are suitable for bathrooms are extremely large. ONEANDHOME designers will select the most suitable options for your bathroom. We will develop a specialty scheme for you specially for you both in the version of the finished repair and at the project stage. Oneandhome – We create comfort!
