To create maximum comfort in their home, many apply imagination both to decoration and lighting. Moreover, very strict safety requirements are imposed on the last parameter.

Bathrooms are characterized by high humidity and temperature changes. If you do not follow the rules of operation in these rooms, lighting devices can become a source of serious danger.

Bathroom Lighting Principles

Adequate lighting in the bathroom consists in uniform and sufficient illumination of all parts of the room. There is a main area in the bathroom, which is located about 80 cm above the floor to a height slightly taller than a person.

For the bathroom, moisture-resistant lamps will be as safe as possible.

Do not forget about the lighting of functional areas:

• directly to the bathroom;
• shower cabin;
• mirrors;
• household appliances (for example, washing and drying machines);
• furniture.

Several options can be used to illuminate them:

• install small lamps above them;
• use on the ceiling.

The most “capricious” item in the bathroom is the mirror.There are several criteria by which bathroom fixtures are selected, namely:

• brightness;
• design;
• security;
• placement.

An example of modern lighting in a bathroom

Brightness

The bathroom is the place where any person's day begins and ends. It should be comfortable and cozy, and warm light of a sufficient level of brightness can make it so.

Luminous flux (or brightness level) is measured in lumens (lm) - the physical unit of measurement for light flux. According to current regulations, the lighting level of standard bathrooms and toilets must be at least 50 lm. The luminous flux of the lamp is indicated on the package.

Design

Each style has its own specific elements and accessories. For the bathroom to look harmonious, the lighting must match the overall style of the room.

Classic style lamps in the form of sconces or candelabra are suitable, and there should be a chandelier on the ceiling.

Japanesediffused and soft lighting will match. In this case, the shape of the lamps should be in the form of regular geometric shapes.

Modern stylesuitable transparent lamps with bright lamps or, which will strictly fulfill the function assigned to them, and not decorate the room.

Provence implies the presence of bright light from floor lamps, chandeliers and candelabra, which should not have strict forms.

When lighting design, one should not forget about wall lamps. They will provide good lighting in the mirror area and will visually divide the room into zones.

Illuminated mirror

Bathroom mirror lighting and wall lamp

Safe placement of lighting fixtures

According to modern safety standards, the bathroom is divided into several zones that have their own requirements for wiring and lighting.

Areas in the bathroom

1. Zone "0" - the internal volume of the shower or bath. This is the space of the room where water is (or may be).
2. Zone "1" - the space of the room located up to 60 cm from the zone "0" in the horizontal and at a height of 2.25 m from the floor.
3. Zone "2" - the space that remains above the "1" zone and within 2.4 m from it.
4. Zone "3" - the space located behind zone "2".

Certain requirements are imposed on the electrical wiring supplying the lighting in the bathroom.:

the presence of RCD devices or circuit breakers;
connection with grounding and PE-conductor is obligatory;
location of switches outside the bathroom;
hidden wiring - how additional measure protection.

The following requirements are imposed on the luminaires for bathrooms themselves:

• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• high level of moisture resistance;
• luminaire casings must be resistant to moisture and corrosion.

Wall lamp for bath or toilet

Chandelier for a bathroom with moisture-resistant shades

Sconce horizontal in the bath

Bathroom sconce vertical

Based on these requirements, it becomes clear that moisture-resistant lighting devices are most suitable for bathrooms.

Lamp manufacturers often use IP marking, which indicates the degree of protection of lighting devices. For the bathroom, lamps with an IP rating of 44 to 65 are suitable.

It is forbidden to place open lamps directly above the bathtub or sink. Sockets and tees must be mounted at a safe distance (from 1 meter) from water sources.

Types of bathroom fixtures

By the way of placement, lighting devices can be divided into:

• built-in;
• open.

By location on:

• ceiling;
• wall-mounted;
• floor.

Horizontal sconce with waterproof case

Bathroom chandelier with 3 shades

TO ceiling lamps include chandeliers and spotlights.Their main function is the main lighting of the room. They are very popular.

With the help of ceiling chandeliers and spotlights, the main light is created. For a suspended ceiling, recessed lights will be convenient.

Wall lamps - sconces, shades or candelabra - are much simpler than ceiling lamps in installation and maintenance. In addition, they carry the function of additional lighting in some areas of the room.

Floor lamps include floor lamps, but they are only suitable for a large bathtub, finished in a luxurious classic, high-tech or "royal" style.

In addition to the above lighting options, you can additionally illuminate the bath itself. You can experiment with color for a relaxing and soothing effect.

If the repair in the bathroom has already been completed, and there is not enough lighting in some places, you can use a clothespin lamp, which will be conveniently placed on the washbasin, shower or next to the mirror.

Lighting zoning

In the bathroom of a medium and large area (from 10 square meters), zoning will help create a unique and refined interior.

The area near the sink and mirror is the most important in terms of functionality. A number of requirements are imposed on its coverage:

• lamps should be bright, but not dazzling (it is better to choose chandeliers and sconces with waterproof shades);
• in order for the beams of light to be distributed correctly, the sources must be placed symmetrically;
• spotlights or LED strip are suitable for a wide mirror, which can be placed both above and along the perimeter of the mirror sheet;
• lightweight sconces can be fixed on the mirror itself using special glue or double sided tape (the main thing is to make sure that it is securely fixed).

Spot light for bath or toilet

What is the best light bulb for the bathroom

When choosing a light bulb for wet rooms, it is important to consider the brightness, resistance to temperature and humidity changes. A high-quality, sealed plafond will be able to protect the lighting element from moisture and short circuits.

Advice! When choosing a lamp for a waterproof luminaire, pay attention to its power and size. For example, the characteristics of an incandescent light bulb suggest extreme heat, which could damage the base or shade of the luminaire.

In bathrooms for lighting fixtures, the following types of bulbs are used:

• incandescent;
• halogen;
• lED;
• luminescent.

You should not use LED lamps in the bathroom, because high temperatures the LED quickly becomes cloudy and fails.

Advantages of an incandescent lamp:

• wide range of power;
• plugging into the network without additional adapters;
• performance in case of voltage drops;
• resistance to aggressive environment;
• low cost.

Disadvantages:

• the luminous flux decreases over time;
• fragility;
• dependence on the voltage in the network (the higher the voltage, the brighter the light is on and the faster it breaks down).

One 75 watt incandescent lamp is enough to illuminate a 4-5 meter bathroom.

Incandescent bulbs, when used together, allow you to control the level of light brightness.

Halogen lamps are an improved form of the abovebut have greater brightness and longer service life.

Their advantages:

1. High light output.
2. The intensity of the light flux does not change over time.
3. Long service life.
4. High degree of protection against moisture.

Disadvantages:

• sensitivity to voltage drops;
• the lamps must not be touched with bare hands, otherwise they will stain.

The advantages of fluorescent lamps:

• high efficiency - up to 70% less electricity consumption than incandescent lamps;
• durability.

To connect a sconce or chandelier with this type of light bulb, you will definitely need an electromagnetic or.

The most modern and safe for "wet" rooms will be LED lamps (spotlights, chandeliers or sconces). LED bulbs consume very little electricity, are lightweight and durable. The average lifespan for a light bulb from a trusted manufacturer is from 10 years.

LED lighting directly on the bath

Diodes allow you to create individual solutions due to their small shapes and a wide selection of glow colors. Chandeliers with LEDs can be of the most bizarre shapes.

Using will create incredibly stylish and beautiful dynamic lighting effects.

A person's home should be comfortable, functional and reliable. Luminaires placed in bathrooms and washrooms must be as secure as possible. To do this, you must comply with the established standards when choosing, placing and installing lighting devices.

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What toilet light should be like in the 21st century

Previously, it was believed that the light in the toilet was enough to be realized with one small light bulb, turned on from the outside by pressing the corresponding switch. But it's already 2016 and I personally decided to keep up with the times, using modern technological advances. I will tell you what came of this later.

Selection and installation of a light source

A wall lamp, sadly sticking out from the ceiling, consisting of one incandescent light bulb, has visited, probably, every toilet of multi-storey buildings, and in some it has remained to this day. At least that was the case for me before I took up the reforms.

This option was considered optimal for a bathroom, which is absolutely not true, which I will now prove to you:

Debunking myths

1. Myth one - saving... The fact is that visits to the toilet are not very frequent and short-term anyway, so it practically does not affect your family's budget in any way;

1. Myth two - no need for brighter light... Like: "what is there to consider this?" But actually, being in a tight space, shrouded in twilight, has a very negative effect on the mental state of a person, up to the danger of claustrophobia.

And if an adult is quite able to endure such conditions, albeit without much comfort, then if there are children in the apartment, it is better not to risk their health and state of mind.

Benefits of LED Downlights

So what, looking back at the above, should be a toilet lamp? I will not torment for a long time, I gave my preference to LED point models for the following reasons:

1. Energy saving... Even realizing that the light in the bathroom is rarely turned on, you still want to make it more economical, such is human nature, and the lighting devices in question quite successfully cope with this task;
2. Sufficiently bright but not cutting light emitted... As a result, four lamps installed in the corners immersed my toilet in a soft and all-encompassing glow, excluding any depressive moods;

1. Simple flush-mounted installation,easily done by hand. Fortunately, a little earlier I sewed up the ceiling with plastic panels, so all that remains to be done, in fact, is to cut out the seats for the instrument sockets in them and extend the wiring to them from the location of the old light bulb. I will describe this process in more detail below;
2. High level of protection against increased level humidity... Of course, the toilet is not as damp as the bathroom, but extra precaution will not hurt, but the owners of shared bathrooms need to be as careful as possible in this matter.

Current offers

Before you install the LED light, you need to buy it. I will give the characteristics of some models, along with their cost, so that you can navigate for yourself:

• Model "011278 Piano ip mini":

• Model "A601 W Ambrella":

• Model "006410 MEDUSA CR":

As you can see, the price fluctuates for the most part depending on the shape of the fixture. But here it is desirable to do it all the same focus primarily on the moisture resistance of the devicerather than its originality.

Installation of a spotlight

Above, I have already noted the ease of installing point lighting devices, now I will describe in more detail how I did it:

1. By inserting a crown of a suitable diameter into a cordless screwdriver, I drilled a hole in plastic ceiling at a predetermined place;

1. Through the hole we made got the right wirehaving previously de-energized the electrical network;

If you can't reach the cable with your hand, then use a piece of wire bent into a hook for this purpose. Such a device will easily fit into a standard cut-in hole.

1. Further made the connection of wires to the lighting fixture itself;

1. Then passed the lamp into the prepared seat and fixed it with special springs;

1. The final action put on decorative protection;
2. Turned on the power to check the operability of the lighting device, then turned it off again and moved on to the next point.

If your bathroom is spacious enough to hold a mirror in it, then very interesting option will be the installation of LEDs in its frame. This move looks just amazing, but in my apartment the toilet is of standard small size, so I could not implement it.

Automation of turning on the light

So, in the end, after all that has been described, I got a modern, economical, abundant, but at the same time not cutting the eyes, lighting. If your layout of an apartment or private house also includes a small toilet, then, I think, four point light sources will be enough for you, although their number can be increased or decreased depending on the situation.

But this is far from all that a bathroom should have today. Automatic backlighting is what I decided to implement in the next step. What for? I'll explain everything now:

Benefits of automatic lighting

• Noticeable energy savings... Yes, yes, yes, at the very beginning I wrote that the stay in the toilet was not so long that the light bulb had time to “wind up” a lot, but this is in the event that you turned on the light, entered, coped with everything, went out and turned it off him.
  And if, suddenly, they forgot to turn it off, which is especially often the case with children who are always in a hurry somewhere? Then lighting fixture can burn unnecessarily for a very long time, "burning" your money. Automation completely eliminates this problem.;
• Ease of use... You don't need to press anything, you don't need to reach anywhere, you just need to enter. Not only is it just convenient, especially, again, for the smallest family members, it also excludes the possibility of accidentally turning off the light outside, for sure many have had such an unpleasant occasion more than once at the most unfortunate moment.

Sensor selection

Automatic switching on of the light in the toilet can be done by connecting one of three types of sensors:

1. Sound... It is activated with the help of sound, which, as a rule, is set in the range of 40-50 dB, which corresponds to a clap of hands. It has two regulators on the body, one of which is responsible for the level of the noise that closes the contacts, and the second for the duration of the period when the device is turned on.
   It is sold in a wide variety of variations, allowing you to easily choose the model that best suits your toilet. Their price starts approximately from 350 rubles.

Plus: the ability to set to turn off, that is, a second pop will bring darkness. Sensors operating according to different principles must withstand the set cycle of the circuit.

Negative: short area of \u200b\u200baction requiring close proximity to the device. And if you apply a supersensitive model, then fake inclusions from extraneous noise will become more frequent;

1. Ultrasonic... It has a very small size, making it easy to disguise, and a high response speed. The principle of operation consists in the propagation of ultrasonic waves with a length of 20-60 kHz, the intersection of which due to the Doppler effect causes the circuit to close. The cost of such a device also starts at about 350 rubles.

1. Infrared... The presence sensor has a lens system that focuses infrared radiation, directing it to a special high-sensitivity sensor. When the strength of the radiation reaches a certain intensity, as it happens due to the appearance of a person in the controlled area, a circuit closure is triggered, which lasts for a while. The cost of such devices is already somewhat higher, since it starts from 600 rubles.

The disadvantage is the frequent false alarms, which can occur due to various temperature differences, formed, for example, as a result of switching on hot water or air conditioner operation.

I chose a motion sensor for my toilet, working due to the propagation of ultrasonic waves. By the way, you can even immediately buy an LED lamp with such a built-in system, although it will cost much more. So, for example, the model "IEK 3237D", shown below, will cost you around 1,700 rubles:

The connection process after I practiced with the lighting devices themselves was not difficult. For you, I have also provided auxiliary schemes above. In a nutshell, it's just you need to include the purchased device in the circuit between the power source and the lamps.

By the way, you can even make the music play in the toilet when the lights are turned on, but this is absolutely not for everybody, as many people prefer to "reflect" in silence.

Conclusion

The lighting system of the toilet can be improved in two stages. At the first, the old light source should be replaced with fixtures that better meet the needs of today's consumer, for which I chose LED spot models. On the second, to automate their work by connecting a special sensor, an ultrasonic device perfectly coped with this task. As a result, the whole family is happy with a bright and "smart" bathroom.

To feel comfortable in own home (apartment), consider the smallest details and trifles, including lighting in the toilet, bathroom and pantry rooms. Only in this way will the room meet the requirements imposed on it, and the conditions necessary for rest and work will be created.

The Importance of Restroom Lighting

One of the main differences between the toilet and other living quarters is the lack of natural light. Even in the daytime it is dark and gloomy. The choice of lamps and lighting fixtures is closely related to the finishes used for the walls, ceiling and floor. Focus on the size of the room, which is usually extremely small.

For example, in the Khrushchev toilets, brighter appliances should be used. If the luminous flux is low, the walls of such a room will "squeeze on the sides."

The choice of lighting fixtures and materials for finishing the toilet should be carried out in parallel. There can be no other without one!

Lights on floors, walls and ceilings

Before choosing lighting fixtures for the restroom, decide on the lighting level. The luminous flux can come from different levels:

1. Ceiling - overhead lighting. If the luminaire meets the requirements for a restroom, the fixture can be anything. it standard solution for small toilets, but the choice depends on the height of the ceilings.
2. Wall mounted appliances are an option for rooms with low ceilings. When choosing a place to place sconces or candle-shaped lamps, make sure that they do not interfere with free movement.
3. Floor - bottom lighting. There are two options - flexible ones are installed along the plinth led strip, spotlights are mounted on the floor. This solution is less common than the others, and if applied, only in conjunction with one of the two previous methods. An original and non-standard approach that slightly increases the brightness of the lighting. The main purpose is to decorate the room.

Lamp selection

The choice of a luminaire is a process that does not require a serious approach. Another thing is buying the right bulbs, direct light sources. Let's consider their varieties and determine what are the operating conditions in the restroom.

Incandescent lamps

The principle of operation of electrical products is based on a spiral (often made of tungsten). The spiral current creates friction, resulting in a glow. The cavity is filled with inert gases or is in a deep vacuum. This eliminates oxidation and rupture of the spiral when feeding electric current... If you gently break the light bulb, the spiral may not crack, but as soon as electricity is supplied, it will burn out.

The power of incandescent lamps ranges from 15 to 1000 W. Use no more than 40 W lighting fixtures in the washroom. The heating temperature of products of higher power can reach 200 ° C, which is very dangerous if the products are built into plastic wall panels and stretch ceilings.

Lamps that work directly from the mains are available with an allowable voltage from 220 to 240 V. It is much safer to use luminaires with a step-down transformer for lamps of 12, 24 or 36 V. The lighting level remains the same.

When operating lamps with voltages below 220 V (for example, 180 V), be sure to install a step-down transformer that will reduce the physical parameters to the desired value and protect the product from premature burnout due to voltage surges.

When choosing a transformer, add together the power of the lamps used and increase the resulting value by 10%. The result will be the required power of the transformer. Connect in parallel, making sure all wires are of equal length. The latter is necessary for the lamps to burn in the same way. The bulbs located further from the transformer will be dimmer, which looks ugly in the chandeliers.

Halogen lamps

The advantages of halogen lamps are obvious:

• moisture resistance;
• compactness;
• glow efficiency;
• minimum power consumption.

Far from a budget optionsince most halogen lamps require step-down transformers to operate at 12V. These transformers are very expensive, but the savings are not going to do any good. Cheap lamps and transformers are designed and manufactured in China. The first ones quickly fail and consume more electricity than the declared value, the second ones make noise during operation.

A quality transformer is durable, reliable and quiet. Presentable appearance allows you to use it as a decorative ornament.

Halogens are of two types:

• embedded - placed in false ceilings from any materials or floors;
• open.

In most cases, the toilet uses spotlights with the ability to change the direction of the light flux.

Note! In stores, you can find halogen lamps with a voltage of 220 V.

The principle of operation of these lamps is built around a bulb filled with mercury vapor under pressure. When the lighting device is turned on, under the influence of electrical discharges on mercury vapor, radiation is formed, accompanied by a glow. Despite the seeming unsafeness (use of toxic mercury), if mechanical stress is avoided, such lamps will last longer than conventional and halogen lamps.

Housekeepers have other advantages - increased light output and light temperature threshold. No transformers are needed in the electrical circuit, since energy-saving lamps contain a built-in ballast (ballast) that performs their functions.

Operation of fluorescent fluorescent lamps is allowed, in the designation of which the capital letter "D" is used.

LED bulbs

Lighting fixtures include many LEDs located on the fixtures different shapes... Luminous efficiency is ten times higher than incandescent lamps. The indicator can reach 150 lm / W. Add to this a long service life.

LED lamps also have their drawbacks - the negative effect of white light on the visual apparatus. On the other hand, not much time is spent in the restroom, so if this is true, the impact is negligible. Look great lED lights and in terms of design.

Check out the performance table for all lamp types. Here is the approximate cost of each:

Toilet lighting automation

One of the best solutions for small washrooms is to use three to five spotlights.

After choosing the level of illumination, lamps and lamps, proceed to the next stage - considering the possibility of organizing automatic lighting.

Benefits of toilet lighting automation:

• significant savings in electrical energy - although the time spent in the toilet is not long, situations are inevitable when they forget to turn off the light after having relieved;
• ease of operation - no switches, no need to press a button or look for it in the dark at night, reach for the switches, which is important for young family members.

The latter will allow you to avoid unpleasant situations when one of the roommates turns off the light outside, and you cannot “shout” to him while inside. At night, you don't have to look for a switch in the dark.

Varieties of sensors

When arranging automatic lighting systems in the toilet, three types of sensors are used - sound, ultrasonic and infrared.

To activate the first, sound is used, and its sensitivity is in the range from 40 to 50 dB (clap of hands). The sensor body is equipped with two regulators. With the help of one, the noise level for closing the contact is set, and the second is the duration of the glow after the lamp is turned on. There are many variations, and the cost is at least 350 rubles.

The advantages of sound sensors are flexibility of settings, mute by sound (clap your hands a second time, the room will become dark).

Disadvantages - small coverage area, but since the toilet is small, this is irrelevant. The use of ultra-sensitive models will lead to an increase in the number of false positives.

Ultrasonic sensors are characterized by small dimensions, they are easy to disguise, and they respond faster. The principle of operation is based on the propagation of ultrasonic waves from 20 to 50 kHz. When crossing through the sensor, these waves cause the circuit to close - the Doppler effect. The cost of such products starts from 350 rubles.

There is only one drawback - periodic movement is required, otherwise the lamp will go out. If you linger in the toilet while sitting on the toilet, you will occasionally have to wave your hands.

Infrared sensors are equipped with lenses that focus infrared radiation and direct it to a special sensor. At a certain intensity of radiation (the appearance of a person in the controlled area), the circuit closes. The duration of the closure is adjusted using a regulator on the sensor housing. Motion sensors are more expensive than the others - their minimum cost is 600 rubles.

disadvantages infrared sensors - numerous false alarms due to temperature differences associated with the proximity of hot water pipes or an air conditioner.

Select the appropriate sensor, then turn it on in electrical circuit so that it is between the power supply and the lighting fixtures.

Conclusion

When lighting a toilet, you can use any of the options considered - a matter of taste. On the other hand, it is recommended to operate lamps with minimum voltage and installed transformers.

Ideal - spotlights with LEDs located on the ceiling or walls. Floor lighting is a decorative solution that does not affect the light output.

Fixtures for bathrooms and toilets - this is a whole separate category of luminaires designed for wet rooms that simply need special lighting. Just imagine what the lamp endures, for example, in bathrooms: steam, high humidity, splashing water. For such premises, there are bathroom fixtures, with so-called IP protection. Typically this value should be IP 44.

The ceiling lamp for bathrooms and toilets must be waterproof!

What are lamps for bathrooms with IP 44 marking? They are sealed, made in such a way that not a single droplet, even the smallest droplet of water, gets on the lamp or socket. The visible outer part of such lamps – it is a one-piece design without any holes (unlike their counterparts - ordinary spotlights, which are a decorative rim with a hole where you can easily get to the lamp).

In luminaires for damp rooms, access to the lamp is blocked by transparent or most often frosted glass... By the way, they are made according to the same principle. For greater tightness all dismountable parts bathroom fixture completed with silicone gaskets. The light source in these luminaires can be either in the form of a good old lamp with a reflector (MR 16), where you are free to choose which lamp to install an energy-saving or halogen lamp, or with a built-in LED part. The latter, which have a low installation height, we highly recommend for rooms in which the distance between the main and draft ceilings is minimal.

We kindly ask you to use in all rooms with a humid environment only a luminaire with moisture protection, which will serve you faithfully much longer than luminaires for ordinary rooms, and most importantly – without risk to your property and health. Modern market bathroom fixtureshas a fairly wide selection, both for classic interior Your bathroom as well as for the modern one.

By the way, a small addition: in bathrooms that are not combined with a bathroom, where there is practically no high humidity and the risk of moisture ingress, it is POSSIBLE to use ordinary spotlights, without moisture protection. But this is only in those cases when you are really convinced that there is no moisture. In bathrooms, we advise you to use ONLY the waterproof special fixtures that you will find in this section.

Buy lamps for bathrooms and toilets in Chelyabinsk you can in our store. A large assortment spotlights with moisture protection for bathrooms and toilets is waiting for your attention, and our site - for your orders.

Many people think that choosing a lamp for a bathroom or toilet is simple. In fact, now there are so many of them in stores that your head will spin! We will recommend you which lamp better fit for a bathroom or toilet.

Despite the fact that the task for all lighting fixtures in the house is the same, bathroom fixtures are very different from their counterparts. After all, firstly, the bath and toilet are small rooms.

Therefore, there is no need for large lamps, into which 3 or 5 lamps are screwed in. Much better is a light fixture for one large bulb, a couple of fixtures for medium bulbs, or small spotlights.

Secondly, the humidity in the bathroom is increased, so lamps with shades are needed. Otherwise, you won't get enough light bulbs. And when the contacts of the lamp oxidize (and this will happen soon), it will also be covered.

However, do not think that because of them, such lamps are inferior in design to others. Just the opposite!

You can easily find bathroom fixtures in modern, high-tech, classic, japanese styles etc. To make it clearer what is hidden under these words, let's look at several specific examples with photographs from the wikimart.ru online store.

1. Recessed (spot) lamp Arte Lamp Brilliant (for the prices of lamps, see the price list on the website http://home.wikimart.ru ) in the classic style.

Recessed luminaire Arte Lamp Brilliant

In fact, this is an ordinary spotlight. However, he was dressed in a metal "skirt" with a beautiful forged pattern and crystal inserts. Well, who's to say that this is not a classic?

2. Wall Light Odeon light batto in the modern style.

Wall lamp Odeon Light Batto

This style is characterized by the absence of unnecessary details, dim lighting, wall lamps and side mirror lighting. And the wall lamp in the photo fully matches this description.

However, if you want to buy something like this for the bathroom, you will have to install additional sources Sveta.

3. Wall-ceiling lamp Lussole Acqua LSLin high-tech style.

Wall and ceiling lamp Lussole Acqua LSL

There are no frills in this lamp - this is the requirement for high-tech. It is made of glass and metal, and the color is silver gray.

Learn more about what kind of lighting is suitable for bathrooms and toilets in different styles, read in the article on our website: Options, norms, types of lighting. Correct location fixtures in the bathroom.

Types of bathroom fixtures

It is simply necessary to know this when choosing a lamp for the bathroom. Bathroom fixtures are divided into groups according to several criteria:

Location - on the ceiling, wall, floor, built-in mirror or shower.

Moisture resistance - moisture-proof (moisture-proof, moisture-proof) and ordinary lamps. It's no secret that the former are specially designed for rooms with high humidity, including bathrooms. Therefore, they are made only from moisture-resistant materials. And the design of such lamps is so well thought out that neither moisture nor dust gets inside.

By the way, all lamps have an IP protection index. It is designated by two numbers, for example, IP 47. Where the first number (0-6) is the degree of protection against mechanical damage, and the second (0-8) is moisture. For bathroom luminaires, protection against damage should be at least 4, and from getting wet - at least 6 points

Types of recessed luminaires

By placement method they are divided into built-in (or embedded) and open-source. In another way, these groups are also called spot and pendant / wall lamps for the bathroom.

By lamp type, or rather, by the type of thread for the base, the lamps are divided into halogen, LED, fluorescent (energy-saving) and incandescent lamps. Moreover, in the same lamp, as a rule, you can twist different bulbs. After all, the bases of almost all bulbs are approximately the same.

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And finally, on the material of the lamps are divided into metal-glass and metal-plastic. The latter have a plastic shade that transmits less light than glass.

Where to buy bathroom fixtures?
You can buy any kind of lamp for the bathroom in any hardware store or light center. But if you are looking for something specific, it is more convenient to make a purchase in the online store. And it would be better if there was a thorough filtering system for goods. For example, as in the online store wikimart.ru. There you can find fixtures by price, brands, power, and so on.

Which light bulbs are best for the bathroom?

It is necessary to understand better the light bulbs for the lamps than the lamps themselves. It sounds paradoxical. But if you think about it, the light comes from the bulbs. Therefore, let's consider the main characteristics of all their types, taking into account the operating conditions in the bathroom.

Incandescent lamps

These are lighting fixtures that contain a metal spiral. And when a current is passed through it, friction arises, as a result of which light is born. In this case, the spiral itself is in a vacuum or a vessel filled with an inert (not entering into chemical reactions) gas. Otherwise it would quickly oxidize and break.

Candle-shaped incandescent lamps

The power of such bulbs, like all others, can be different - from 15 to 1000 W (watts) per hour.

However, in the bathroom, only 15 to 40 watts are used. After all, the more power, the higher the temperature on the lamp surface - sometimes it reaches 250 ° C! And this is very risky, especially with spotlights built into plastic panels or stretch ceiling.

The operating voltage, which is necessary for the light bulb to light up, is 220-240 V (Volts), as in the mains, and less - 12, 24, 36 V. And in the latter case, the bulbs shine stronger, but at the same time it is much safer for the bathroom.

If you are using light bulbs with a voltage of less than 220 V, or simply want them to last longer, you need to install a transformer. This is a power adapter that reduces the flow of electricity to the desired value and prevents power surges that quickly burn out the lamps.

It is easy to understand which transformer is needed. Sum up the wattage of all lamps and add another 10% of the total to this. The resulting number is the required power of the transformer. Connect the luminaires to it in parallel. And make sure all wires are the same length. Otherwise, those bulbs that are farther away will burn dimmer.

Halogen (halogen) lamps

Halogen lamps are inserted into the luminaire using a special plug
the same incandescent lamps, only with halogen vapors instead of vacuum or inert gases. Therefore, the service life of such bulbs increases 2-3 times.

Also, due to this gas, the light output of halogen lamps is significantly increased. That is, if an incandescent lamp emits 4-15 Lm (lumens) of light per 1 W of its power, then these have 15-22 Lm.

This means that halogen lamps with a power 2 times less than if you had incandescent lamps are enough for you. Consequently, the electricity consumption for such lamps will be half as much.

The surface temperature of halogen lamps during operation is slightly lower - 150 ° C. But the light temperature, which increases with the increase in light output, on the contrary - from 2700 to 6400 K (degrees Kelvin). Therefore, the light goes more into the blue color spectrum, and not red, like incandescent lamps (up to 3000 K).

For a bathroom, it is better to take halogen lamps with an average temperature of 4200 K. They are also called fluorescent lamps.

Despite all the advantages (the temperature of 150 degrees does not count, it is rather a minus), halogens have a big drawback - they cannot be touched with bare hands during installation and shake off easily. Therefore, many do not risk buying them.

Fluorescent (energy saving) lamps

Energy saving lamps take one to several seconds to light up
in which an electrical discharge is converted into light using mercury vapor. And, as you know, these lamps are unsafe if broken. However, this rarely happens, and they serve with faith and truth much longer than their aforementioned comrades.

Samples of luminescent lamps

Energy-saving lamps also have advantages. For example, if lamps with low power are taken to the bathroom (and they are not needed with a large one), then a transformer is not installed for them. They already have a built-in ballast (ECG), one of the functions of which is to regulate the supply of current.

The light output capabilities of such bulbs are even wider, as is the wider light temperature threshold. However, you cannot apply all this in the bathroom. Indeed, as in the previous case, only fluorescent fluorescent bulbs of daylight, indicated by the letter D.

LED bulbs

As the name implies, they consist of several dozen light-emitting diodes - electronic elements capable of conducting current. In shape, they are more like cells in a hive or pomegranate seeds.

LED Spot Light

The luminous efficiency of such lamps is already 10 times higher than that of "Ilyich's bulbs", and reaches 150 lm / W. Service life is 25 times higher. However, scientists say they are very harmful to the eyes when they look directly at them. How true this is is unknown. After all, we sit at the computer for hours - and nothing. Although, if you think about it, the LEDs on his screen are much smaller in size than in bulbs.

To make it easier for you to weigh the pros and cons, we have compiled a table in which we compared the performance and prices of different types of lamps.

What are the best bathroom lamps?

Bulb type	Service life (hours)	Luminous efficiency (lm / W)	Filament color temperature (K)	What are the disadvantages	Prices (rub.)
Filament	1000	4-15	2200-3000	When working, they get very hot	15-100
Halogen	2000-4000	15-55	2700-6400	They get hot, very fragile	30-130
Luminescent (energy saving)	3000-20 000	50-100	2700-7700	Contains harmful mercury vapors	40-300
LED	50 000	50-150	2700-10 000	May have a negative effect on vision	180-1000

The exact characteristics in all parameters depend on the power (W) of a particular lamp, and the service life also depends on the operating conditions.

Information and reviews about manufacturers

Bathroom with two lights

Moreover, the first two are more specialized in wall and ceiling (built-in). The second and third are open. And the fourth and fifth - on both of the above groups of bathroom fixtures.

To understand which of these brands is the best, we looked at the reviews from different forums.

Unfortunately, no one wrote about lamps specifically for the bathroom. But they left feedback on lighting fixtures for all other rooms. And, according to them, all brands are very beautiful and easy to use. For example, user tvelo non the Otzovik forum he writes: “I bought myself an Odeon lamp and am not overjoyed! It looks rich, and the light can also be adjusted. "

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However, many people point out that now the market is full of Chinese counterfeits. They cost almost like the original, but in quality they are significantly inferior. There are also dissatisfied reviews that Massive, Odeon and Lussole fixtures are difficult to maintain. After all, their plafonds are often made of rough glass, which collects dust well, but is difficult to wash.

Well, in general, consumers are satisfied with all brands. After all, as most of them write, the lamps work properly, and light bulbs (halogen and energy-saving) rarely burn out in them - only once every one and a half to two years.