It would seem that it is easier and there is no task than to arrange lighting in the bathroom, a photo of which will be of interest. However, this opinion does not correspond to reality. Indeed, in order to illuminate this room with a sufficiently bright soft diffused light, which creates coziness and comfort, you need to have certain specific knowledge. We will try to convey their basic concept in this article.
Multiple light sources in the bathroom
Content
- 1 What determines the choice of lighting in the bathroom
- 2 What kind of lighting in the bathroom, photo options and the ability to install in different ceilings
- 3 What are the requirements for lamps in the bathroom
- 4 How to properly guide the light into the bathroom
- 5 Lighting by level
- 6 Lighting in the bathroom (video)
What determines the choice of lighting in the bathroom
In order to properly organize the lighting system in the bathroom, the photo of which will be an example for others, you need to understand that its choice depends on the following important factors:
- The color palette of the room and the style of interior decoration.
- Features of dividing a room into functional zones.
- The number of levels for the location of the fixed luminaires.
- Competent selection of lighting devices.
- The size of the room being repaired.
- Your ability to visually change space with lighting.
Original bath lighting
First of all, it should be noted that it is necessary to think about the concept of a lighting system with specific solutions for the places of installation of light sources even before starting the renovation of the bathroom. Photos of various objects will help you determine the overall composition. Everything should be provided for: cables for lamps are laid, false beams made of plasterboard are built, a bathtub with illumination is purchased and all other necessary measures are taken.
The chandelier in the bathroom must be made of waterproof materials
What kind of lighting in the bathroom, photo options and the ability to install in different ceilings
All lighting fixtures that are suitable for use in the bathroom can be classified according to several criteria:
- By the level of placement in the room, one can distinguish wall, ceiling and even floor lamps.
- By the type of protrusion above the surface, they can be open and embedded.
- According to the work area that their light covers, those that are installed near mirrors, doors, in cabinets or above the bathroom should be named.
- The types of lamps are distinguished: halogen, incandescent, fluorescent, LED, metal halide.
- Depending on the purpose of application: main or general, working (directed or special) and additional decorative.
Combination of wall and ceiling lighting
Helpful advice! At the stage of planning the arrangement of lighting in the bathroom, you need to calculate in advance the load on the electrical network that this room will give.Due to the high humidity in the bathroom, it is worth installing a separate machine on this branch, which protects the network from a short circuit.
Chandelier illuminates the washbasin and mirror
Types of ceilings and corresponding bathroom lighting fixtures
There are several options for ceiling structures that are built during bathroom renovation. A photo they always have images of some type of lighting. On ordinary painted ceilings, we can observe pendant lamps. Their choice is quite diverse, and many are specially designed for bathrooms, as they have increased protection against moisture.
Mounted structures such as: plasterboard ceilings, plastic panels or tiles are most often equipped with built-in spotlights... It is convenient and aesthetically pleasing, and at the same time safe, since all wiring is safely hidden. Spotlights are also used for stretch ceilings. If a ceiling system is made in the bathroom in several levels, then you can apply LED lighting between them.
Chandeliers in combination with ceiling lights
As for the types of lamps used for lighting in the bathroom, a photo of various ceiling structures tells us that today the most popular are halogen and fluorescent lamps. At the same time, a significant number of incandescent lamps are still found, and LED light sources have begun to appear.
It doesn't really matter what type of lamp is used in the lighting fixture. What matters is the extent to which this device meets the requirements that are customary for equipment operating in such a specific environment as a bathroom.
Intelligent multifunctional lighting in the bathroom
What are the requirements for lamps in the bathroom
Since the bathroom, due to its specificity, has a high level of humidity and temperature extremes, special requirements are imposed on the electrical appliances used:
- luminaires should not be afraid of moisture and even splashing water. This makes it impossible to use incandescent lamps without protective shades, since when water gets on a burning bulb, it is destroyed with a scatter of hot fragments, which can lead to injuries and burns. The degree of protection against moisture of lighting fixtures in the bathroom must start from IP24;
The backlight is hidden in the wall niche
- bath area or shower cubicle must be equipped only with low-voltage lamps with voltages up to 12 V;
- in close proximity to shower cabin or a bath (closer than 60 cm), only lamps with class II protection against electric shock are allowed;
Basic and additional bathroom lighting
- any luminaire used in the bathroom must be equipped with a protective cover, and its metal parts must be protected against corrosion.
An example of soft diffused lighting
Helpful advice! Do not overload the bathroom with electrical appliances. Excessive wiring and lighting will sooner or later lead to a short circuit.
How to properly guide the light into the bathroom
In order to properly make lighting in the bathroom, a photo of which may surprise all your friends, you need to know some standards and rules. The number of light sources used is highly dependent on the area of the room. A standard bathroom with an area of 4.5 m² can be illuminated quite well with one lamp installed on the ceiling with 2 bulbs of 60 W each.
At the same time, one more lamp near the mirror will not hurt if there is a man in the house. After all, shaving in good light is much more comfortable. And women often like to wear makeup in the bathroom.
Wall lights are located on either side of the large mirror
Spacious bathrooms require filling each functional area with light: bathing (where a bathtub or shower is installed), washing, and others. In the washing area, the lighting should be natural and uniform with a luminous flux of no more than 600 lux. For this reason, you should not install fluorescent lamps near the mirror, which greatly deepen the shadows and make the face an unnatural blue-green color.
Examples of using LED backlighting
Do not forget about the requirements of harmony in the implementation of renovation in the bathroom. Photos, where the lamps fully match the entire color scheme of the interior of the room, are more attractive. Warm tones of decoration with white walls are in perfect harmony with LED lamps and incandescent lamps with white shades. If the walls are yellow, then LEDs, halogen lamps and incandescent lamps with transparent glass will look good.
Yellow-green interior decoration requires the use of the same lamps, but with a color temperature of <3300 K. Red and orange decoration colors require softer light at the same temperature. For cold tones, LEDs, fluorescent and metal halide lamps with neutral white light from 3000 to 5000K are suitable.
Spot lighting in plasterboard ceiling
Lighting by level
There is usually some tiering in bathroom lighting. A photo of some solutions perfectly illustrates this.
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LED strip for lighting ceilings. Basic accommodation options. The subtleties of choosing such lighting options. Examples of the placement of the LED strip on the ceiling, its installation.
The lighting of the upper level is considered to be that which is located above 180 cm from the floor level. It can consist of several lighting fixtures, or only one. Therefore, the flight of imagination is endless here: from the starry sky to a luxurious single chandelier. There may be several rows of lamps on the ceiling, which each illuminate its own zone.
Ceiling lighting for shower area
The average level of illumination is located no higher than human eye level. Its task is to illuminate the mirror area. For shaving, one lamp above the mirror is enough, and for makeup, you will need to do lighting from two opposite sides.
Helpful advice! In the bathroom, it is very useful to illuminate the interior of the furniture. For this, an LED strip can serve. It can also be used to decorate the edges of the bath.
Furniture lighting options in bathrooms
In the floor covering no higher than 10 cm from the floor, there is the lower level. Most often, this is a decorative bottom lighting made from LED strip or sealed lamps.
Thus, it is not such a simple matter - lighting in the bathroom. The photo and the instruction offered by us will help you in its correct organization.
