Principles for choosing a luminaire
Unlike chandeliers and sconces, it is necessary to choose spotlights for the bathroom based on design features and characteristics. Fixed (non-rotating) are attached to the ceiling or in plasterboard structures stably and provide a strictly directed flow of light. Rotating ones allow you to change the direction of the light at will, since this type has a rotating bell.
It is important to study the instructions and pay attention to the markings. The first number shows the level of protection against penetration of various solid particles, the second – the protective degree from moisture. For example, bathroom fixtures marked IP55 are not afraid of moisture.
Various versions of these types are presented by companies from Germany, Italy, Spain or the UK: halogen and standard. Russian manufacturers create models only with traditional incandescent lamps.
The design of both domestic and imported lamps is extensive, while models made in Russia will be much cheaper.
Lamp designs
Depending on the design, lamps have varying degrees of moisture protection. It is determined by two numbers on the device marked IP. The first number means protection of the lamps from dust, the second – from moisture.
Degrees of protection:
- 0 - The device is susceptible to moisture in any conditions.
- 1 - Protected from direct vertically falling drops. For example, from condensation from the ceiling.
- 2 - Protected from vertical and oblique drops.
- 3 -4 - Protected from any splashes and drops.
- 5-6 - Protected from cold water jets of varying power.
- 7-8 — The device can be immersed in water. Protected from condensation.
- 9 - The device can be operated underwater or under strong jets of water.
In the bathroom, lamps with a degree of protection from 4 to 6 are usually used. Higher degrees of protection require reinforced structures, which do not always have a beautiful design. Additionally, these options are quite massive.
Which lamp is more economical
When choosing, you need to focus not only on the price and model, but also on the type of lamp, since the financial costs of operation depend on this.
Characteristics: choosing chandeliers for the bathroom
Everyone has long known that the concentration of moisture in the bathroom is greatly increased and therefore ordinary electrical appliances, including lighting, are not allowed. This is due to the safety of a person staying in a room where there is high humidity with electricity turned on, because everyone knows very well that water and electricity are not compatible. Therefore, when choosing a device for lighting rooms with high moisture, it is imperative to take into account the following criteria:
- The first and most important thing is electrical safety. If you look into the box with the chandelier, you can see a passport in it, which has special markings. In this number, the first two digits indicate how protected the device is from dust - this is the first digit, but the second one speaks about protection from moisture. Therefore, pay attention to the second number, which will tell you that the chandelier is protected from moisture.
- Also, give preference to a chandelier that has additional equipment that operates on 12 V. This device is very safe to use, especially since the adapter from the lighting fixture can be taken outside the bathroom.
Chic bathroom pendant chandelier with candle lights
A beautiful white pendant chandelier for the bathroom is in perfect harmony with the dark ceiling
The ceiling round chandelier for the bathroom looks good on the plasterboard ceiling structure
A magnificent bath chandelier with crystal drops will illuminate your room and add romance to it.
Unusual airy chandelier for the bathroom on the ceiling made of dark stretch coating
Hanging chandelier on the bathroom ceiling and matching lamps on the wall
A chic long chandelier over the bathroom harmonizes perfectly with green ceramics
The original shape of the chandelier with small frosted glass panels fits well into the modern interior of the room
An antique-style chandelier perfectly complements the dark interior of the bathroom.
LED bulbs
A modern option that provides significant advantages:
- Good degree of lighting.
- Long-term performance capabilities.
- Economical power consumption.
There are some disadvantages:
- Installation is carried out via a transformer.
- High price (about 5 times more than other lamp options).
But LED bath lights pay for themselves quite quickly due to energy savings. They are universal because they have different types of cartridges: G5, G9, G14, G4 and standard E27.
Chandelier in the bathroom: photo
This room is considered special, therefore, the atmosphere inside should be the same. The main role in its design is given to the lighting system and its main source. A bathroom chandelier is a functional design feature that combines primary purpose and aesthetics.
Safety of use
Lamps with lamps of about 12-24 watts are considered safe for household needs; even if shorted, they will not cause much harm. There are certain restrictions for suspended ceilings.
- For fabric no higher than 60 watts
- And no more than 40 watts for PVC incandescent lamps.
- Halogen permissible 25 and 20 watts, respectively.
In addition, it is advisable that the installation be carried out by experienced electricians.
The nuances of installing lamps in the bathroom
It is important to take care of safety when arranging lighting in the bathroom. To do this, you need to check that the wiring in this room is grounded.
Another important point is to buy only lamp models with a sufficient level of protection. Do not forget that splashes from swimming can easily end up inside electrical appliances, which can lead to serious problems.
The complexity of installing lighting fixtures for suspended ceilings depends on the type of ceiling structure. If the bathroom has a ceiling made of PVC panels or plasterboard, then installing a light source will not be difficult. The lampshade must be inserted into the hole for the lamp, and then pressed with a spring.
Installation diagram of a popular spotlight for the bathroom. The device is installed in a ceiling structure made of PVC panels or plasterboard
If the bathroom has suspended ceilings, then lighting fixtures designed for suspended structures will be required. They are attached to guides or ceiling tiles.
The installation diagram of a compact spotlight on a suspended ceiling allows you to visually study the process of installing an electrical lighting fixture in the bathroom
Calculation of the required number of lamps
After choosing the type of lamp, you need to decide which lamps on the ceiling in the bathroom will be most optimal. Then it is important to correctly calculate the number of lighting elements. For this, the following is taken into account:
- Presence or absence of windows.
- Room area.
- Ceiling height.
- The need for zoning.
- Purpose of the premises. For bathrooms and living rooms, lamps differ in their characteristics.
For example. With a standard height of 2.80 m, one lamp is needed for every 1.5 - 2 meters. Therefore, for a room of 10 m², 5 - 6 pieces are installed. But it all depends on the presence of a chandelier and other lighting sources. At the same time, lamps on the ceiling in the bathroom can only be located in the washbasin area, and not above the shower stall or the bath itself.
Lampshades in the bathroom interior
Minimalist bathrooms, as well as rooms in a modern style, can be complemented with stylish lampshades from HGTV, which are an unusual “combined” lighting source, visually reminiscent of both a luxurious crystal chandelier with pendants and a modest, strict lampshade with a floor lamp.
Bathroom with a white unusual lampshade.
The photo below shows a stylish bathroom, the interior of which is decorated in various shades of gray. The bathroom is complemented by a gray lampshade from the HGTV collection, which matches perfectly with the gray stone floor panels, gray mosaic tiles and stone wall slabs in the room.
Stylish bathroom with gray modern lampshade.
Spotlights in interiors
To make your choice, you can look at photos of lamps in the bathroom. Various options show how you can diversify your design with a variety of lighting sources.
Different layout principles apply:
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- Oval.
- Chaotic arrangement imitating the sky.
- Cross.
- Rectangle.
- Circle.
- Arc.
- Wave and others.
Chandelier as an art object
Nowadays, it is rare to surprise anyone with just a luxurious chandelier in the bathroom. If you want to add uniqueness to your utilitarian room, use designer lighting fixtures. The combination of practicality and original appearance will not only modernize the interior, but also personalize it, you just need to find “your” lighting fixture.
The chandelier with notes, known to many, became a decoration for living rooms, dining rooms and even bedrooms. But not everyone will decide to use this designer lighting fixture for the bathroom. It is important to ensure that your replica of a famous model has waterproof notes.
Where else if not in the bathroom to place a lighting fixture whose decorative elements resemble soap bubbles? Transparent balls of different sizes hanging in random order bring some fun, enthusiasm and tone to the interior of the room.
Many decorative elements that look like frozen drops of lead or chrome, assembled in a certain order, create an incredibly attractive appearance of the central lighting fixture. Of course, lightweight materials are used for the manufacture of such structures. Otherwise, it would be difficult to hang such chandeliers even directly on concrete floors.
For a country-style bathroom, a chandelier, seemingly composed of polished tree branches with imitation candles placed on them, became a spectacular addition. In a room where everything literally breathes nature, such an art object looks incredibly organic.
Types of chandeliers for the bathroom
As for the type of chandeliers for the bathroom, there are no restrictions; choose the one that you like best. Fortunately, manufacturers delight us with a huge selection, and this applies not only to shapes, but also to the materials from which they are made. Currently, in any lighting store you can find a huge variety:
- Crystal chandeliers.
- Metal chandeliers.
- Glass lighting fixtures
- Chandeliers with stained glass.
In addition, chandeliers can also be divided into two categories: suspended and overhead. Hanging devices for lighting. The name speaks for itself - as a pendant, manufacturers use a pendant made from a chain or a steel tube. The disadvantage of such structures is that they can interfere with movement in an even small room.
If you have chosen a hanging chandelier, then make sure that its height is adjustable, in which case you can adjust its level yourself.
The luxurious interior in the bathroom is complemented by a crystal ceiling chandelier in the shape of an icicle.
An unusual panel on the wall with a winter forest is complemented by a wooden chandelier in the shape of deer antlers, unusual but creative
A bathroom with a shower stall is illuminated by a chandelier with crystal balls
An unusual chandelier for the bathroom in the shape of branches with flowers is unusual, but very beautiful
A suspended chandelier on a suspended ceiling in the bathroom is amazingly combined with built-in lamps in the ceiling
A stylish chandelier with a mirror base is reflected in a huge mirror and complemented by stylish lamps on the walls on either side of it.
Hanging chandelier for a bathroom made of metal is simple but tasteful
The luxurious, stylish interior of the bathroom is emphasized by a luxurious crystal pendant chandelier
A small chandelier for the bathroom, adjustable in height, will fit well into the interior of a small room.
The dark metal chandelier in the bathroom harmonizes with the snow-white decor of the room
But overhead chandeliers do not have the disadvantages that are inherent in pendant lighting fixtures, and all this is due to the fact that there is no hanging element. Such chandeliers can be mounted right at the ceiling, and they will not interfere with the passage, only illuminate the room.
