Wall lights for the bathroom

Lighting in the bathroom is of great importance. Let us consider in more detail wall lamps for the bathroom, their features and requirements, types and selection criteria.

The main difference between the waterproof luminaires from the rest is the design and technical characteristics. The device is equipped with a number of additional elements to prevent moisture from entering key structural elements, such as a cartridge and terminals. Moisture resistance of ordinary lamps is not peculiar, therefore, before purchasing, it is recommended to pay attention to the documentation of the device. Two basic requirements for wall lights in the bathroom must be considered.

• Security. At high humidity, it is very important that the wiring is reliably protected. Therefore, wall sconces in the bathroom usually have a closed moisture-proof housing.
• Intensity (brightness). This is not so much about reliability, but about comfort. The light level is selected individually for each client. Depending on the type of lamp, the power indicator changes (measured in watts). For example, for light diodes, a characteristic from 6 to 9 is characteristic, for halogen lamps - from 23 to 28. For a bathroom with a dark finish, it is recommended to use more powerful light sources.

All moisture-proof lamps can be divided into several types, depending on the design features and degree of protection. In specialized stores, the following types of lamps are provided for the attention of customers:

• built-in;
• consignment notes (wall);
• pendant (chandelier);
• outdoor.

Recessed and pendant lights can be found quite often, they can be of various shapes and styles. Of the pendant classic option are chandeliers and lamps. Recessed luminaires are also lamps of varying degrees of power and technical properties. Depending on the complexity of the design, the complexity of the installation also changes.

• Floor lamps are suitable for spacious rooms. Usually these are tall floor lamps, but sometimes the ceiling is mounted directly on the floor. Sometimes they can serve as hangers, backlit. In this case, usually several lights are provided.

• Installation of wall lighting is suitable for rooms of any size. Often they are installed on both sides of the mirror and equipped with a switch to adjust the light intensity. LED strips are installed along the walls or at the base of the ceiling. Installation is carried out in the final repair work, a special switch is mounted to control the lighting.

• Luminaires mounted in the bottom or cabinet doorare also used today quite often.

Depending on the type of construction of the lamp, a certain type is also installed. Halogen ones, which themselves have built-in moisture protection, are best suited. Luminescent and incandescent lamps can also be used, but during installation it is necessary to take care of the protective housing, which should be quite tight. The color shade can be different: from warm yellow to cold blue.

Outwardly, they have no visual differences from simpler analogues. In the documents, the moisture protection of the device is marked with the IP line with the numbers. Protection is indicated on the packaging, for rooms with high humidity It must comply with domestic and international manufacturing standards.

The degree of protection of the housing is assigned to all electrical appliances. The design provides a number of additional elements to protect functionally important parts. Thanks to this, optimal operating conditions are determined.

IP digits have a strictly defined designation, namely:

• protection against small particles of dust and dirt;
• level of protection of the body of the electric lamp from water - the higher this indicator, the better the device is protected.

For instance, if the IP 54 indicator is indicated in the documents, this means that the device can easily withstand the effects of dust and solid particles without impairing operability. Splashes of water can also get on the device, but the targeted action of water jets is not recommended. The set of showers already has lighting, so an additional installation of the lamp is not required. For installation under water, LED devices with an indicator of at least 68 are more suitable.

If we talk about materials for the manufacture, then the list is very wide, ranging from wood to modern plastic, decorative glass or chrome steel. Wall sconces can be made of various materials with moisture and dust resistance functions. In addition, the properties of the main material, which is used to create a specific model, are taken into account. For example, if a tree acts as a basis, then it is worth noting the following advantages:

• environmental friendliness - the composition contains resins that secrete useful trace elements, beneficially affecting the respiratory tract;
• ease of processing at the production stage - unlike steel or plastic, it does not require large expenses for specialized equipment;
• strength and durability - the surface is necessarily treated with special compounds or varnishes to reduce the risk of mold or mildew.

You can choose a lamp made of plastic, steel or even glass. The main advantages of all of the above are durability and unpretentiousness in leaving, but it is worth considering that among themselves the models may differ in price and characteristics.

If we talk about style, then everything depends not only on the selected materials, but also on the design and lighting features. In this case, the buyer is given several options to choose from.

• Window imitation - This is a pretty pleasant kind of scenery in an urban setting. To do this, a suitable section of the wall is selected, its dimensions are measured, after which a lightbox with the desired landscape is purchased as a replacement for a regular window. The lightbox itself is a device with a flat surface, the light of which is distributed throughout the plane, projecting the selected image. It can be anything, from the starry sky to the winter landscape.

• "Zonal" lighting is suitable for rooms equipped with partitions. For each area, a color scheme or a specific tone is selected. For a sink, hanging sconces or table lamps are more suitable, and a separately selected device should illuminate the bathroom area. This solution is not suitable for small rooms, as visually the dimensions will seem even smaller than they actually are.

• LED backlighting is most often used as an additional source of lighting, or to emphasize certain details in the room. For this, both ribbons and fluorescent lamps of various capacities are used. The highlight area is selected by the client independently. It can be either monolithic, or point or linear. The client always has the opportunity to discuss key details with an expert and choose the most suitable option.

One of the main selection criteria is the proper distribution of light in the room. The presence of sconces near the mirror with the possibility of regulation will increase the amount of light at a certain moment. If the room is divided by partitions, then certain areas will be required to be illuminated. The ability to adjust the intensity will easily solve the problem of insufficient lighting. Particular attention is recommended to be paid to the area near the washbasin or mirror, as well as the bathroom or shower, if there is no default light.

A moisture-proof lamp in the bathroom is not only a necessity from a functional point of view, but also an important detail in the organization of the interior. To achieve a relaxing atmosphere, several types of lighting can be combined, provided that the brightness is regulated, the user always has the opportunity to create a special atmosphere in the room.

For example, for a hall or living room, bright lighting is suitable, which will allow you to take high-quality photos with guests if necessary. For the bathroom, on the contrary, soft, dim light is more suitable.

Under the general interior of the room, lamps of a certain style are selected. As an example, experienced designers mention several solutions.

• Classic style. Most often, fixtures with various curly shapes are used.

• Modern or modern. Strict geometric shapes and a clear combination of colors are welcome here.Sometimes a soft, glossy surface is used in the design.

• Combined style. The combination of modern and classic is also very popular. Here, the rigor of the color scheme and the unusual shape of the fixtures coexist. When choosing this style, you can highlight window and doorways.

• High tech - style with perfectly geometric shapes and subdued light devices.

For the bathroom, any of the above decorative solutions may be suitable. The process takes into account the overall design of the apartment or house and the size of the room as a whole.

See how to make proper lighting in the bathroom in the next video.