Ceiling lights in the bathroom: varieties, brands and choices

Properly installed fixtures help add zest to any room. The bathroom is the area where you want to relax and wash away the fatigue from a hard day. The presence of a window is not always provided for there, so the right atmosphere is helped by the creation of lamps.

Lighting can be varied as ordinary lamps, and installed in the ceiling. Designers use this to delimit space into zones.

The illuminated mirror allows you to make cosmetic procedures or shaving more comfortable. In the shower, if it is used instead of the bathroom, its own lighting is provided. In the rest of the space, fixtures are installed on the walls, which are similar in style to the others.

They perform the following tasks:

• create lighting bright, but not annoying;

• support a uniform design of the room;

• the rooms are divided into zones: a bathroom (where soft light for relaxation) and a washstand (where light is bright).

The basic requirement for all luminaires installed in wet rooms is security. Products suitable for use in wet areas are labeled IP, where I is dust protection and P is moisture protection.

Mark the luminaire on the housing or packaging. Sometimes the index consists of three digits, where the third indicates the impact resistance of the product, but for operation on the ceiling, this figure does not matter.

Traditional fixtures used to be hung on the ceiling and connected to a single switch. They were replaced by decorative lighting, which is installed on all planes and connected to different power sources. Lamps are selected for the interior according to their purpose.

Lamps are presented by different models.

• Universal point mounted in stretch linens and placed in rooms of different heights. They are intended for light accent of a certain part of space.

• Embedded Models are installed at the stage of ceiling installation and often serve as the main lighting. They focus on the illuminated area of ​​the room and are hidden in the ceiling panel or protruding.

• Protruding from the ceiling illuminate not only the area of ​​the room, but also the suspension structure itself. This makes the lighting brighter due to reflection from the ceiling plane.

They are installed with a spring placed in a pre-prepared hole. The spring is stretched, and the canvas presses the lamp to the ceiling, so leave a gap of 7 cm between the stationary and the tension web.

When installing overhead lights, use adjustable racks. In marked places, thermo rings are put on glue, which are then hidden under the side of the lamp. They fix the lamp housing and prevent heating of the canvas. There are rotary models for adjusting the direction of light.

These lamps also include the good old shades, called tablets, which have changed slightly. They can have both a glass surface and a plastic one. They are suitable for all types of lamps, they scatter light well, without losing it along the path of falling.

Pendant lamps are hung in spacious rooms. They do not spoil the canvas, because they are at a safe distance from it. The chandelier should not weigh a lot, and the ceiling should look at the floor. This will help to avoid heat and glare on the gloss of the canvas.

All suspended models are hung only on a fixed ceiling using a robust reinforcing hook. At the same time, decorative elements are visible - chains, cables or rods 20-150 cm long, and the mechanism itself hides the canvas.

Chandeliers attract attention with color and decoration and are modular, independent, rotating and stationary. For the manufacture of the body using various materials: metal, plastic, glass and wood. Fancy shaped plafonds come in various interesting compositions. During their operation, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation and place away from water. Today there are chandeliers of classical style with a degree of protection IP 65, which are installed in the hammam and the pool.

Raster lights are modular equipment of the luminescent type. Such metal cells with a reflective grating are installed on the upper floor. Scattered light is emitted and reflected, giving volume. V-shaped grille protects fluorescent tubes from falling out.

The most spectacular LED strip located along the contour of space. This is a flexible mounting tape with LED bulbs and resistors that repeat all the bends of the subject. Her light is not directed, but diffused. Often used as garlands. It seems that the illuminated object is floating in the air. They are glued to the ceiling, using as decorative lighting. When used, they remain cold all the time, therefore they are absolutely safe for canvases of all kinds.

The power of the circuit depends on the number of LEDs mounted on it. They come with moisture protection and ordinary. The contour is composed of multi-colored crystals, and the degree of luminescence is also regulated.

Each type of luminaire needs the lamps indicated in the instruction manual.

There are several types of bulbs that can be used when arranging lighting.

• Incandescent lamps inserted into the chandeliers installed in a fixed ceiling, and the gap between it and the canvas lies within 40 centimeters. Although they produce diffused light, they consume a lot of electricity, and therefore are economically disadvantageous.

• Halogen lamps They consume less electricity than the previous model and have a long service life. They are used for spot lighting, and for general. This is an advanced incandescent lamp, inside there is a buffer gas, a pair of iodine bromine halogens that increase the life of the filament. Use them is recommended with a protective glass. They emit bright light well, but the catalog of colors is scarce.

• LED bulbs are the most environmentally friendly and win-win choice. Manufacturers give a 10-year warranty on them. They produce a comfortable light, are not subject to flicker and come in different shades of light.

• Fluorescent they serve for a long time, are economical in use, produce diffused, eye-friendly light, consume little electricity. They do not heat up during use and do not light up. The disadvantage is a long set of power. They are mounted to the hanging web in a frame designed for them.

• Fiber optic threads. Frequent guest in ceiling paintings. They have low heat dissipation and the amount of light, so they are often used as a beautiful backlight.

Today you can find ceiling lights in different sizes. Overhead lights are available in various shapes: cube, hemisphere or full ball. The diameter varies from 5 to 15 cm. They are installed at the rate of one device per 4 m².

All of them have standard diameter sizes, but are divided into the following types:

• point diode - 77 mm, and mortise - 5.2 cm;
• halogen spot - 110 mm, but there is no strict standard;
• model, in which conventional incandescent bulbs are inserted - 8 cm.

Cap type Gu5.3 with a diameter of 75-88 mm, and with a pin system, the size is smaller. The screw base is presented in different sizes: from micro E5 to E40. In point lamps, screw caps from micro to small E 27 are installed. Lamps with a pin base are installed in ceiling lights.

They have different distances between the contacts and their location - bottom or side. Most often used with an arrangement in the lower part, which simplifies the replacement of lamps.

Lamps in the bathroom should well illuminate the room and be safe. This is exactly what manufacturers who produce these products are thinking about.

• Ecola, China. Almost all of the products offered are airtight and waterproof. Budget lamps for stretch coatings are easy to install. Allow minimal clearance of the web with stationary overlap during installation. Do not change the temperature during operation for a long period of time, maintaining the original temperature. They have low electricity consumption and long life. The most positive reviews about the embedded models GX53, MR16 and the laid on GX70.

• Philips, the Netherlands. After rebranding, fixtures are available under the Signify brand. They have earned recognition for their reliability and universal compatibility with stretch sheets. They are easy to install and emit bright and comfortable light with even distribution in space. Made from safe raw materials. The built-in superthin models of the Downlight series, ECOMODS ceiling lamps and the Probos spot models are in special demand.

• Citilux, Denmark. Provide extraordinary lighting solutions.The materials used in the manufacture are moisture resistant, tolerate temperature extremes and vibration. The entire model range has affordable prices. They last a long time, are practical and easy to maintain. The best models are represented by chandeliers with remote control of the Parker model range, built-in spotlights of the Alpha, Beta rulers, and the Luna laid on model.

Brand ceiling lights with moisture protection are also in demand Osram, Massive, Globo, Markslojd, Feron.

Similar moisture-proof lamps made in Russia are represented by several brands:

• Sonx (all models have a different design, which allows you to find the right model, consonant with the design of the room);
• Velante (the equipment has a concise design and an affordable price);
• Ambrella light (represented by a collection of CRYSTAL SAND fixtures);
• Elvan (offers spot-mounted LED spotlights).

Having decided on the purchase of a ceiling lamp, you need to decide which model is right for you, given the following factors.

1. A variety of forms, from which you should choose the appropriate style. Some models are decorated with mirror plates that reflect light, colored plastic or glass. Scattering glare of various configurations create a unique atmosphere of the starry sky.
2. Based on the weight and size of the model, lighting is designed. Sufficiently heavy lamps can provoke sagging of the tension web, so it is necessary to increase the height of the gap.
3. The color scheme is represented by many shades, which helps to choose a lamp for the decor color. For a variety of lighting effects, you can buy several shades at once.

It is worth taking into account the requirements for lighting the bathroom:

• only moisture proof equipment with a sealed enclosure is acceptable for bathrooms;
• the ability to combine different lighting methods, for example, to add spot lighting to a chandelier in a classic style;
• built-in models should have internal sides, and heating should not exceed 60 ° С;
• they should be 15-20 cm from the wall;
• in plafond series use fluorescent or LED lamps;
• buying a lamp, you need to learn about the method of replacing failed lamps.

For lighting the toilet, any fixtures are suitable. Ceiling lighting involves the use of small chandeliers. For a small toilet, one installed in the center is enough.

For stationary ceilings, a chandelier is better, and for suspended ceilings, installation of built-in models is suitable. With a low ceiling, a spotlight lamp with adjustable light direction is an excellent option. It is necessary to take into account some of the subtleties of installing ceiling lighting:

• it should be distributed evenly over the entire area, so with a large number of light sources, the power of each should be lower.
• place lamps in all active areas of the room;
• light is directed at an angle, and not perpendicular to reflective surfaces;
• it is better to illuminate the mirror from the sides or from above and from the sides so as not to distort the reflection.

Light helps to improve the interior of the bathroom, focusing on particularly successful design finds. Apply various principles of the location of the fixtures.

• They are placed around the entire perimeter of the bathroom, reducing the functional load on the central ceiling and dynamically distributing light.

• Correctly arrange them relative to wall mirrors. The one-way light directed to the face creates a feeling of discomfort, so it is best to arrange the lamps along the contour, which creates the effect of cross lighting.

• With a spacious room, it is recommended to use pendant lights.They will give even more volume, especially grouped into several pairs of light elements, forming a single figure.

• To add sophistication to the interior, you can place LED strips on the ceiling or under the sides of the bathroom.

Ceiling lights are often the only light sources, so they must be selected based on their design features and characteristics, given their consonance with the design of the bathroom.

You can watch the video below on how to make proper lighting in the bathroom.