Organization of lighting in the bathroom

Lighting plays a significant role in any room. Not a single interior can do without suitable lighting fixtures. These include the bathroom. It is especially important here to correctly manage the arrangement and selection of any type of fixtures. In this article, we will learn how to do this correctly.

Correctly placing certain types of lighting in the bathroom is not so difficult. Any homeowner can handle this simple but important task. Paying attention to the lighting of the specified room, a few basic rules should be followed.

• By organizing the lighting in the bathroom, it is desirable to adhere to the maximum simplicity and high practicality of the selected lighting devices. That is why ordinary spotlights are so often installed in this space - they do not require complex installation and subsequently do not cause any problems to households.
• Lighting in the bathroom should be calm, pacifying. Too bright and provocative it should in no case be. But you should not organize in such a room too meager, insufficient light. In such conditions, households will not get proper pleasure from bath procedures.
• You can install lighting fixtures in the bathroom in different ways, but before that it’s best to write detailed diagram with the future location of all devices. Observing this simple rule, it will be much easier for the owner to install lamps, making the interior comfortable and cozy.
• Before proceeding with installation work, it should be noted that the wiring in the bathroom should be extremely hidden.
• Junction boxes with switches must be mounted outside the room in question. This rule is regulated by GOST; it cannot be violated.
• In order to connect cables it is worth using exclusively sealed terminal blocks.
• When arranging lighting in the bathroom, do not use extension cords. Instead, it is recommended to install sockets with a margin for all the necessary household appliances that households are used to using in the bathroom.
• The outlet in this room should be installed at least 2.5 m from the sink. If the device is supplemented with moisture protection, the indicated gap can be reduced to 60 cm.
• Lighting in the bathroom should have optimal power in accordance with the design and layout of the room. One lighting device here will be clearly not enough. As a rule, in the bathroom fixtures are required next to the mirror and in other places on the walls / ceiling.
• Light must be in all functional areas of the room, otherwise it will be inconvenient to use them.
• Optimum lighting distribution - one of the most important rules.
• It is not recommended to install a single lamp directly above the sink with a mirror. In this case, the reflection will be noticeably distorted. You can avoid such a problem if you select the lateral placement of devices either on top and on the sides.

For the arrangement of the bathroom, you can give preference to lamps of different types. Each of them has its own characteristics of installation and placement. We list the types of lighting that are appropriate for location in the bathroom.

• Ceiling. A simple, common type of backlight. Any bathroom is usually equipped with at least one element of illumination of this type. Ceiling lights can be represented by a chandelier or spotlights.

• Wall. This type of illumination is especially relevant when it comes to organizing the space around the mirror above the sink. Wall lighting not only makes the environment lighter and more attractive, but also successfully serves as a separator of existing functional areas.

• Floor. Lighting devices of this type can be considered decorative. With their help, it is possible to bring interesting notes to the interior, a twist. In this way, you can effectively visually expand the available space. Often, floor lamps are installed in the front of the stairs, which looks very stylish and elegant. With the help of such devices it is even possible to divide / zone space.

• Desktop. The specified type of lighting is used in bathrooms a little less. To put a lamp of this category is possible only on a free table, bedside table or cabinet in the room. In rare cases, this highlight attracts the main attention and has a special meaning.

Each of the listed backlight types it is permissible to use as a decorative, working element or source of directional light. Often, lighting of all types can be combined with each other to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere in the bathroom.

The selection of suitable lighting devices is complicated not only by their functionality, but also by their direct appearance. The range of such products is huge. In shops you can find many different lamps. Take a look at the list of the most relevant and widespread options.

• Chandeliers. In the room in question, non-standard models are often installed made in the form of a “tablet”. They are flattened and pressed as tightly as possible to the surface of the ceiling base. On sale you can find chandeliers on special brackets or chains. This is usually a central lighting fixture.

• Sconces. Exquisite wall lights. They are presented in a wide range. They are installed on the walls. The main thing is to correctly find the best place for such a device in the bathroom - it should not bother anyone.

• Floor lamp. Presented in a wide range. They can have a variety of sizes and height indicators. Usually these are outdoor lighting fixtures. More often they are designed for a room of sufficient quadrature - in a very small bathroom such a product may not have free space.

• Spotlights. One of the most popular and sought after lighting products. They can be built into a single or multi-level design of a stretch ceiling. You can install them in other frameworks. Spotlights are often complemented by a special rotary mechanism, due to which households can easily adjust the direction of light in the bathroom, which is very convenient.

• Spots. Special suspension systems in which several luminaires are attached to a sturdy rod. These devices also boast the presence of a rotary mechanism, which makes them very practical and functional.

• Table lamps. Table type of lighting in the bathroom is not used so often, however, it is sometimes resorted to in order to add light to tables or tables, if any. Lamps should be selected exclusively waterproof (like other lighting devices) so that they are not damaged. More often desktop devices are replaced by wall-mounted ones - they take up less space.

• LED Strip Light. Recently, this lighting device is one of the most popular and stylish. They resort to its installation in any rooms - in living rooms, and in halls, and in kitchens. The bathroom was no exception.

Lighting fixtures for the bathroom can be equipped with different types of lamps. The latter may have many differences and characteristics. Get acquainted with them.

Other name - light bulb "Ilyich". It is inexpensive, found in many retail outlets, but for the bathroom is not considered the most successful solution. These types of bulbs do not tolerate a high humidity level - because of it, products can burst (when moisture enters the surface of a hot lamp). The standard life of such a light source rarely exceeds a thousand hours.

The lamps in question quickly and seriously heat up, but the light flux at the same time emit a weak one.

In most cases, these bulbs are chosen for spots. Such products can boast more significant light output compared to the incandescent lamps described above. On sale halogen copies are found with enviable regularity. They are designed to operate at a voltage of 220 or 12 watts. In the second case, the installation of a transformer is required.

Such bulbs can emit both warm and neutral light fluxes. This factor will directly depend on the power level of the electrical appliance.

Modern energy-saving lamp. It is characterized by an excellent stream of light.A fluorescent light bulb works smoothly in a variety of conditions, and a wet bathroom is no exception. These instances serve for years if a stable voltage occurs in the network.

There are light bulbs of various shades. With their help it is possible to form a large number of lighting effects. You can also find fluorescent lamps in different designs. So, compact and linear options are on sale. Different lamps can cover a different area. Such light sources work without making any noise.

The main problem that can occur when working with such lamps is the need for flaring up. This can take about 2 minutes. Lowering the temperature values ​​for fluorescent lamps is fatal. Using such products, one must remember that a burned out or damaged bulb cannot simply be thrown out with the rest of the garbage - it needs specialized disposal.

LED or LED bulbs are recognized today one of the most popular. They are in demand and are in great demand, because they attract customers with efficiency and an impressive service life. A quality lamp of this type can work over 50 thousand hours. They can be screwed into an ordinary base, so they are suitable for replacing any other light sources.

LED lamps can boast such significant advantages:

• they are environmentally friendly;
• characteristic of high-quality luminous flux;
• found on sale in many retail outlets;
• consume little electricity.

The correct calculation of the number of light sources for a bathroom will directly depend on its square. Devices should not be too many or few - in such an environment, the household will not be too comfortable. For this reason, you should be careful about the optimal number of fixtures. So, if we are talking about a modest room in 4 square meters. m. or 5 square meters. m., then there will be enough of a single central device, and with it 2-3 wall lights. For a small area, this amount is enough.

If the bathroom in the dwelling has impressive dimensions, then zonal lighting will be appropriate here. It will make the room more convenient to use and help to highlight specific functional areas. Here it is necessary to determine the quantity and power of light sources even before the start of finishing work. Only if this simple condition is met, will it be possible to make high-quality wiring that meets all standards.

To make it easier to calculate how many light sources are needed for a large bathroom, should be allocated for every 1.5 square meters. m. by 1 device. Often for a more aesthetic and neat appearance they are installed on the ceiling in a checkerboard pattern.

The location of all lighting fixtures in the bathroom must be correctly distributed. As mentioned above, it is advisable to draw up a detailed diagram of the future placement of fixtures in advance. You can prepare it, taking into account such features:

• how many square meters in the room;
• whether there are niches with several levels or a stretch ceiling;
• are there any functional areas;
• what is the style of the interior and in what colors is it sustained.

Designers recommend placing devices in the room, starting from the specific levels on which the lamps are located.

• Ceiling lights are usually placed at a height of 180 cm or more. Here you can choose a device for every taste, but the modern version is especially popular - the starry sky. A chic crystal chandelier is also suitable, if the dimensions of the room allow. Spotlights can be placed at the top - these are win-win options. They look impressive with both a stretch and any other type of ceiling.
• If you want to hang the chandelier directly under the ceiling, designers are advised to choose minimalistic models, for example, from aluminum. Such products are good in their original design and shiny surfaces.
• It is important to correctly position the lamps in the workspace. Do not leave a mirror and a sink without lighting devices. The latter is best supplemented with light in 3 directions (the upper edge should not be touched). Above the bathtub you can fix point-type devices or place a high floor lamp on a leg with a lampshade next to it.
• Appropriate and outdoor arrangement of light sources. Here the best solution will be high-quality low-pressure sealed lamps.

When you are organizing lighting in the bathroom, you need to remember that this is where electricity and high humidity are found, so safety rules should not be neglected. It is important to adhere to a number of standards listed below.

• It is necessary to correctly and thoroughly work out the lighting scheme in the room where water procedures will be taken. It is advisable to contact specialists.
• You should buy and install only those lighting devices that are not afraid of high humidity, since the bathroom can not do without it.
• Parts of luminaires made of metal must be adequately protected against corrosion.
• Lamps in the bathroom or shower should have a power rating not exceeding 12 watts.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the risk of water entering the appliances on the ceiling or walls is minimized. It is strongly not recommended to install open incandescent lamps here, since when it comes in contact with water, heated products can burst and spatter fragments around the room.
• In this room there is no place for open wiring, tees and extension cords.

Do not underestimate the importance of lighting in creating a harmonious bathroom interior design. Often, a correctly selected lamp becomes a chic addition to the situation or its bright accent. Consider several successful and attractive examples of the placement of lighting devices in this room.

• The bathroom, designed exclusively in classic white colors, will look great round ceiling lamp with a snow-white shade and a red frame. Red notes should be supported by decorations of the same color, for example, red flowers on the stands under the mirror.

• Trendy are the modern bathrooms, made in black. Against this background, contrasting snow-white plumbing and large mirrors look especially impressive and stylish.

• A lot of randomly arranged spotlights will be a great addition to the interior black and white room in a modern style. It is advisable to place furniture with glossy surfaces and shiny fittings here.

• In an unusual and rich room with a burgundy stretch ceiling, cream tiles and mosaic trim with the same colors, you can install classic style ceiling chandelier. To make the situation even brighter and more interesting, you can install LED blue bulbs on the background of mosaic surfaces.

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