Why is it needed?
The bathroom is one of the few places in the house where the sun's rays do not penetrate. In the absence of natural lighting, sources of artificial light are particularly important. The ceiling lamp is often the only lighting device in the bathroom. This is definitely economically, but not very convenient. The most optimal option is the presence of two lamps - the main and optional.
An additional lamp is often installed next to the mirror. In this place the instrument can perform several functions at once:
- The mirror lamp will provide the required backlight for daily cosmetic and hygienic procedures (shave, makeup applying, etc.);
- If you want to relax and spend some time in the twilight (for example, taking a bath), the lamp for the mirror will become a source of non-labor, soft light;
- At night, the lamp for the mirror can be responsible for duty lighting the bathroom.
Characteristics of lighting
The mirror in the bathroom is a peculiar work area where building the right light plays a big role. There are several basic rules regarding the illumination of the mirror in the bathroom:
- Luminaires should be located in such a way that the light covers the entire working surface at the same time, without falling into the eyes.
- With the simultaneous operation of the main lighting work and the lamp for the mirror, the most uniform lighting should be created, without interfering work of the shadows.
- Most sources of artificial light distort colors. If you are accustomed to paint in the mirror in the bathroom, then buy a light bulb for the lamp, the light of which is closest to the closest to the natural.
Views
There are several options for organizing the backlight of the working area in the bathroom.Wall mounted
Wood is a traditional lighting device that can be installed in any room at home, regardless of its purpose - in the corridor, in the kitchen, in the bedroom, etc. For the bathroom, special waterproof wall lamps are available, which can be used in conditions of high humidity. The sconium creates multiple soft light, so the lamps of this type love those for whom the bathroom is a privacy zone and relax.
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Mirrors with built-in backlight
A novelty in the equipment market for bathroom such interior items cannot be called, but still they are not yet common everywhere. Combination options Mirror + lamp There are a huge set, and they all look very impressive. The mirror with the built-in backlight will be the main decoration of your bathroom. The built-in backlight releases a place that would be assigned to wall lamps - and in this one of its main advantages.
Neon lights
LED lamps for the bathroom may be of a variety of species - both wall and built-in or tape. In stores you can find LED lamps, designed directly to illuminate the mirrors (they are also used to illuminate pictures). Such lamps create a flat light, do not glare and do not distort the image.
LED tape
LED tape today is actively used to organize highlighting the most different elements of the interior - stairs, paintings, podiums, decoration of facades of buildings, etc. The LED tape consists of LEDs with resistors, glue composition is applied to one of its sides. To secure it near the mirror in the bathroom, it is enough to cut the tape on parts of the desired size, remove the protective film and glue to the selected place. The LED tape is very plastic and thin, which allows you to embody the most courageous design fantasies. The only thing that should be considered is poorly compatible with old electrical equipment.
Pluses of LED lamps
- LED light bulbs will help you to save money for electricity bills. They consume significantly less energy than incandescent lamps and modern energy-saving lamps.
- Despite the fact that the power of LED bulbs is less than that of other types of lighting devices, the level of illumination they create is not lower.
- The service life of the LED lamps is very large. They cost more incandescent lamps, but they work ten times longer.
- LED light bulbs are considered the most optimal for use in the bathroom, as they are well tolerated the temperature differences and high air humidity.
- On sale there are LED bulbs of various colors, which will probably like to experiment with lighting.
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Accommodation
There are two options for the location of the lighting devices near the mirror. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.Above the mirror
Such a layout of the lamp is most advantageous in terms of saving space. The place above the mirror usually remains free, while lockers and shelves for hygiene accessories can be hung around it. The disadvantage of this light source is that the light falling from above highlights all skin defects. Of course, it does not bring practical harm, but the mood in the morning can be pretty pretty.
On the side of the mirror
Luminaires located on both sides of the mirror create the effect of illumination, as close as possible to the natural, daylight . That is why, for women who prefer to apply makeup in front of a mirror in the bathroom, such an arrangement of lighting devices is considered preferable. The minus of this option is that the lamps occupy a lot of space on the wall. In addition, for uniform lighting of the mirror of one side lamp is not enough, two must be installed. And this is twice as much installation work.
Tips for choosing
There are several defining factors that affect the choice of the lamp for the mirror in the bathroom:
- Degree of protection against moisture. Only moisture-proof lamps should be chosen in the bathroom. Is such a selected lighting device indicated on the package. The IP abbreviation and two digits indicate how the class of protection against moisture and dust belongs to the lamp. For use in the bathroom fits a lamp with a security class not lower than IP 44.
- Brightness. Both men and women use a mirror in the bathroom, first of all, to bring themselves in order. In order for the result of all hygienic and cosmetic manipulations to be completely opposite to the expected expense, it is necessary to ensure a sufficient degree of illumination of the room. The brightness of the light is measured in suites. If you fold the brightness of all lighting devices in the bathroom, then in the amount there should be no less than 200 suites.
- Design. Determine the required technical characteristics of the lamp for the mirror in the bathroom is easy, but choose the design - the task is much more complicated. The lamp should be chosen to the rest of the bathroom interior, including finishing materials, furniture and plumbing equipment. The lamp can be a bright accent in the interior or, on the contrary, do not attract attention. A huge selection of lighting devices, which offers construction hypermarkets and online stores, allows you to find what is needed, even the most demanding buyer.
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Installation
In this section, we will tell you about how to install a wall lamp for a mirror in the bathroom.
Located with the installation site, the growth of each of the family members should be considered. Choose such a position of the lighting device so that the face of the looking into it is illuminated brightly and evenly. Installation of wall lamps involves the presence of hidden wiring, which goes to the place where you want to hang the lighting device. To carry out a hidden wiring, it is necessary to break through the walls of the shoes, lay the wires in them, close the ships cement and disguise with ceramic tiles or other finishing material. This is usually charged by professional electricians.
So, the installation sequence:
- Disable electricity in the bathroom;
- collect the lighting device in accordance with the manual;
- attach the luminaire case to the wall and make markup for fasteners;
- In accordance with the markup, drill in the wall wall;
- Through the mounting holes, fasten the lamp on the wall;
- Power cable, outgoing from the wall, skip through the luminaire case and fasten to the terminal block;
- Turn on electricity and test the work of the lighting device.
