Types of bathroom fixtures

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In most cases, bathrooms are deprived of daylight, as windows are not provided for them. In this case, artificial lighting should be optimal. It is necessary to correctly select and place lighting fixtures. Wrong light can spoil even the most expensive and sophisticated interior.

How to choose bathroom fixtures

In order for bathroom fixtures to be practical, functional, and look beautiful in the interior, it is necessary to take into account some recommendations.

Devices must be:

  • moisture resistant (the higher the number in the IP marking, the better the protection);
  • resistant to corrosion, temperature extremes;
  • dustproof;
  • attractive.

To make the right choice, it is necessary to take into account the style of the interior, the color scheme of furniture, floors, walls, plumbing, the presence of reflective surfaces. The size of the room plays an important role. It is necessary to decide which area to make more illuminated, take into account the technical details, how to install fixtures.

bathroom lighting

In large rooms, you can place the backlight in each zone. It is necessary to install a lamp above the mirror. Or two of the same on both sides. As the main lighting, you can use a massive chandelier. The lamp should emit even bright light, correctly convey shades, and not create sharp shadows.

If the bathroom is small, one lamp is enough, which is best placed on the ceiling, and the second - above the mirror. Spot lighting would also be appropriate. It can be done around the perimeter of the room or in a chaotic manner.

To create an atmosphere of romance, mystery and mystery, you can make decorative lighting of the lower level. Lamps are built into the bottom of the walls or into the floor. They must be durable and waterproof. It turns out stylish lighting, which successfully emphasizes the geometry of space.

The correct transmission of colors will provide a LED lamp with good color rendering.

In order for the light to fall evenly and symmetrically, the lamps must be placed on both sides of the mirror, in the center or along the entire length.

Dimmable lamps will create light for different situations (make-up, relaxing in the bathroom, washing, ironing).

So that the lighting does not create sharp shadows, you need to choose a matte light shade without patterns.

Additional, zonal lighting can be created using an LED or conventional lamp. They are mainly installed above the bath, shower, above the mirror, inside the cabinets.

In addition to practicality, lighting should be beautiful, emphasize interesting interior details.

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