Bathroom lighting, photos of various options
Bathroom lighting, photos of various options
It would seem that there is no easier task than to arrange lighting in the bathroom, the photo of which will be of interest. However, this opinion does not correspond to reality. After all, in order to illuminate this room brightly enough with soft diffused light, which creates coziness and comfort, it is required to have certain specific knowledge. We will try to convey their basic concept in this article.
Multiple lighting sources in the bathroom
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, it is necessary to understand that its choice depends on the following important factors:
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 installation of light sources even before the start of the bathroom renovation. Photos of various objects will help you decide on the overall composition. Everything should be provided: cables for lamps are carried out, plasterboard bulkheads are constructed, a bath with illumination is purchased and all other necessary measures are carried out.
The chandelier in the bathroom should be made of moisture-proof materials
What is the lighting in the bathroom, photo options and the possibility of installation in different ceilings
All lighting devices that are suitable for use in the bathroom can be classified according to several criteria:
Combination of wall and ceiling lighting
Useful advice! At the stage of planning the arrangement of lighting in the bathroom, it is necessary to calculate in advance the load on the power grid that this room will give. Due to the increased humidity in the bathroom, it is necessary to install a separate automatic machine on this branch, which protects the network from a short circuit.
The chandelier illuminates the washbasin and mirror
Types of ceilings and corresponding bathroom lighting fixtures
There are several variants of ceiling structures that are constructed during the renovation of the bathroom. Their photo always has images of some type of lighting. On ordinary painted ceilings, we can observe suspended-type lamps. Their choice is quite diverse, and many are specially designed for bathrooms, as they have increased protection from humidity.
Hinged 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 the wiring is securely hidden. Spotlights are also used in the case of stretch ceilings. If the bathroom has a ceiling system of several levels, then you can use LED lighting between them.
Chandeliers in combination with ceiling lights
As for the types of lamps used for lighting in the bathroom, photos of various ceiling structures tell us that halogen and fluorescent lamps are the most popular today. At the same time, there are still a significant number of incandescent lamps, and LED light sources have also begun to appear.
In fact, it is not so important what type of lamp is used in a lighting device. What matters is how much this device meets the requirements that it is customary to impose on equipment operating in such a specific environment as a bathroom.
Thoughtful multifunctional lighting in the bathroom
What are the requirements for bathroom fixtures
Since the bathroom room, due to its specificity, has an increased level of humidity and temperature differences, then special requirements are imposed on the electrical appliances used:
- lamps should not be afraid of getting wet on them and even splashing water. This makes it impossible to use incandescent lamps without protective shades, since when water gets on a burning bulb, its destruction occurs with a scattering of hot fragments, which can lead to injuries and burns. The degree of protection from moisture of lighting fixtures in the bathroom should start from IP24;
The illumination is hidden in a wall niche
- the bath area or shower stall should only be equipped with low-voltage lamps with a voltage of up to 12 V;
- in the immediate vicinity of the shower cabin or bathtub (closer than 60 cm), only lamps with class II protection against electric shock are allowed;
Main and additional bathroom lighting
- any lamp used in the bathroom should be equipped with a protective lampshade, and its metal parts are protected from corrosion.
An example of soft diffused lighting
Useful advice! Do not overload the bathroom with electrical appliances. An excessive amount of wiring and lighting devices will sooner or later lead to a short circuit.
How to properly put the light in the bathroom
In order to properly make the lighting in the bathroom, the photo of which may surprise all your friends, you need to know some regulations and rules. The number of light sources used strongly depends on the area of the room. A standard bathroom with an area of 4.5 m2 can be quite qualitatively illuminated by one lamp installed on the ceiling, having 2 bulbs of 60 watts each.
At the same time, another lamp near the mirror will not hurt if there is a man in the house. After all, shaving in good light is much more convenient. And women often like to apply makeup in the bathroom.
Wall lamps are located on both sides of a 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, it is not necessary to install fluorescent lamps near the mirror, which greatly deepen the shadows and make the face an unnatural blue-green color.
Examples of using LED backlight
Do not forget about the requirements of harmony in the implementation of repairs in the bathroom. Photos where the lamps fully correspond to the entire color scheme of the interior of the room are more attractive. The warm tones of the decoration with white walls perfectly harmonize 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 <3300 K. The red and orange colors of the decoration require a softer light of the same temperature. LEDs, fluorescent and metal halide lamps with neutral white light from 3000 to 5000K are suitable for cold tones.
Spot lighting in the plasterboard ceiling
Lighting by levels
Usually there is a certain tiering in the lighting of the bathroom. Photos of some solutions perfectly illustrate this.
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The lighting of the upper level is considered to be that which is above 180 cm from the floor level. It can consist of several lighting devices, or only one. Therefore, the flight of imagination here is endless: from the starry sky to a luxurious single chandelier. There may be several rows of lamps on the ceiling, which illuminate each its own zone.
Ceiling lighting of the shower area
The average level of illumination is located no higher than the level of a person’s eyes. 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.
Useful advice! In the bathroom, it is very useful to illuminate the interior of the furniture. An LED strip can serve for this. It can also be used to decorate the edges of the bath.
Options for lighting furniture in bathrooms
There is a lower level in the floor covering no higher than 10 cm from the floor. Most often it is a decorative lower illumination made of LED strip or sealed lamps.
Thus, it is not such a simple matter — lighting in the bathroom. The photo and the instructions offered by us will help you in its proper organization.
