Whether smart lighting, LED bulbs or halogen lamps: A wide range of options are available for optimally illuminating a room. By choosing the right illuminant, a room can be significantly upgraded visually and the relaxation factor can be increased considerably.
Choosing the right lighting is especially important in the bathroom. However, different factors, such as the type of bathroom and safety, must also be taken into account.
The effects of light in the bathroom
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Those for whom it is particularly important to start the new day peppy in the morning should focus on vitalizing light in their bathroom - however, this is usually not desired in the evening. At this time of day, dimmed light is perceived as particularly pleasant, as it promotes relaxation and is ideal for the upcoming night's rest.
However, light can also function excellently as a purely decorative element. Individual lighting accents can create a true spa feeling and transform the bathroom into a great oasis of calm and relaxation. Ideally suited for this purpose are, for example, colored LED strips, which are installed in niches and corners. If the LED strips are installed below a shelf, this indirect lighting also gives off a very special charm.
How to find the right lighting for the bathroom?
What type of lighting should be chosen in the bathroom depends primarily on the general bathroom design. Daylight bathrooms generally get by with far fewer artificial light sources than interior bathrooms. However, both types of bathrooms benefit from bright light to help you wake up in the morning and warm, relaxing lighting for the evening.
If decorative lights, illuminated mirrors and ambient lighting are combined, they can provide ideal lighting conditions in the bathroom. The rule of thumb should be taken into account that a minimum of 300 lumens of light per square meter should be created by the basic lighting.
Recessed luminaires, panel luminaires or ceiling luminaires are perfect to serve as basic lighting. They ensure that good orientation is possible in the bathroom and also promote safety. After all, puddles of water could easily be overlooked in poor lighting conditions, increasing the risk of slipping. If the basic lighting is equipped with a practical dimming function, the lighting mood can also be flexibly adapted to individual tastes.
Mirror lights are a good choice for providing sufficient light in the bathroom in the morning. They produce enough bright light to shave or apply makeup in it. It is already sufficient to place a light on each side of the mirror. In the case of very wide mirrors, it is recommended to install an additional lamp on the upper edge.
LED light strips make it possible to frame the mirror with lights. However, care should be taken that the lamps do not shine directly into the mirror, as this is perceived as uncomfortable by the eyes.
The lighting trends for the bathroom
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Flat light is particularly high in the bathroom. To establish this, flat ceiling lights and panels are used. This type of lighting creates enough light to perform shaving or makeup and help wake up in the morning.
The modern Scandinavian style of furnishing offers particularly great opportunities to let a true feel-good atmosphere move into the bathroom. However, in this context we are not talking about the famous "hygge" feeling, but about "lagom". "Hygge" refers to the high level of coziness that emanates from Nordic furnishings, while "Lagom" focuses on balance. To create "Lagom", natural materials such as concrete and wood are combined to balance a rather cold bathroom interior with a warm and soothing environment.
Variety is also exceedingly high on the list of bathroom fixtures today. In many modern bathrooms, for example, the faucets are no longer in classic chrome, but in black, copper or gold. These colors can also be chosen for the lights in the bathroom. Particularly popular are, for example, pendant lights. These can be perfectly combined with black, copper or gold head mirror lamps.
No remodeling necessary: New lighting for the bathroom
A costly remodel is by no means necessary when it comes to optimizing the lighting of the bathroom. Often it is already sufficient to replace the existing light bulbs. If the bathroom lamps have a standard socket, such as E27, this is particularly easy. If the lighting on the ceiling is too dark, it can simply be replaced with a modern LED ceiling lamp to provide more light in the room.
Color temperature and brightness in the bathroom can also be controlled independently if LED lights with intelligent functions are used. As a rule, control is very straightforward via a smartphone app.
If dimmed light is desired in the bathroom, it is by no means necessary to install a special dimmer. In fact, there is now a wide range of light sources available that have a 3-step dimming function and can be operated in three stages via the light switch.
If the mirror luminaires emit too dark a light, they can also be replaced without any problems. Mirror clamp luminaires are ideal for classic bathroom mirrors, for example. LED light strips also provide an extremely decorative and indirect light in the bathroom, without the need for costly conversion. For example, these can be easily attached around the mirror or below the washbasin.
The safety of bathroom lighting
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In the field of bathroom lamps, it is not only a good lighting performance that matters, but also the safety standard. This is indicated in the form of the so-called IP value. The protection of the respective lighting against contact and foreign bodies is indicated by one digit of the value, the second digit indicates the tightness of the lamp against moisture and water.
In the bathroom, all lights should have IP rating 67 - with this, the lamps are namely waterproof. IP protection class 65 should be chosen for lighting in the direct area of the shower and bathtub, as these also have protection against water jets up to a surface height of 2.25 meters. Lamps with protection class 44, on the other hand, are splash-proof.
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Whether smart lighting, LED bulbs or halogen lamps: A wide range of options are available for optimally illuminating a room. By choosing the right illuminant, a room can be significantly upgraded visually and the relaxation factor can be increased considerably.
Choosing the right lighting is especially important in the bathroom. However, different factors, such as the type of bathroom and safety, must also be taken into account.