Lighting in the bathroom - the finishing touch of the interior (26 photos)

The bathroom has several functions. It not only tidies itself up, but also relaxes in the peaceful atmosphere of a warm bath after a busy working day, so for each purpose it is advisable to create an appropriate atmosphere and atmosphere.

Often, in search of comfort and harmony, expensive finishing materials and plumbing are purchased. And rarely, due attention is paid to insignificant, at first glance, lighting. However, it is light that can shade the play of textures, emphasize or visually change the geometry of the room.

Lighting Criteria

In fact, creating the right light in the bathroom is not difficult, but it is advisable to determine the location of the lamps at the stage of repairing the room.

Bathroom fixtures can be divided into several types:

• according to the level of location in the room: floor, ceiling, wall;
• by location relative to the surface: built-in, open;
• according to the functionality of the installation zone: above the door, near the mirror, in the cabinet;
• the type of lamp used: halogen, LED, ordinary incandescent, fluorescent;
• from the purpose of lighting: working, directional / special, decorative.

The main types of arrangement of lamps

A bathroom of any size needs proper lighting, even with traditional rectangular / square shapes. Mandatory is the allocation of a working area near the mirror. If the room is large or with different levels / podiums, then lighting is given special importance.

Central light source

The most popular lamp arrangement in a small room is in the center of the ceiling. A similar option can be considered classic for compact bathtubs. Although if the bath is closed not by a transparent glass door, but by a colorful dense curtain, then there may not be enough light in the bath area, so it is advisable to mount two lamps, one directly above the bath. For large rooms, the central chandelier is a real designer decoration. In such cases, it is very important to observe the uniform style of the room and the lamp.

The installation of spotlights is in great demand, which is in perfect harmony with modern systems of suspended ceilings. This type of lighting spreads light around the perimeter of the room, without highlighting any zones. In addition, the installation of a significant number of lamps solves the issue of their power and size.

It is very common to install small lamps with halogen bulbs that are simply miniature. There are two types of lamps: recessed and open. For suspended structures, recessed fixtures are used and, which is very important, any material can be used to equip the ceilings. The light from such lamps is sent clearly to the floor. Sometimes this does not justify this type of lighting, so it is more rational to mount lamps with an adjustable angle of rotation of the lamp. The peculiarity of the device structures - conductive strings and tires are used. Such lamps can be installed both on the ceiling and on the walls, and cleaned without damage to the interior of the room.The uniqueness of these lamps - all kinds of visual combinations of shades and zones are created, the texture of furniture and surface finishes are emphasized. Guided beam lamps can draw attention to individual pieces of furniture or highlight interior details (interesting wall decoration).

Floor lamps

Outdoor lighting cannot be called common. Such lamps have increased strength and tightness, and play more a decorative role than a practical one. As a rule, the outer diameter of the lamps is about 5 cm, and the mounting depth is about 9 cm, so the floor is raised to install such lighting. It is not always advisable to do this over the entire area of ​​the bathroom; pedestals or multi-level floors are most often used.

Since most surfaces in the bathroom have a glossy appearance, the lamps in the fixtures are characterized by a slight sheen (power less than 5 watts). This lighting looks most effective in wide rooms where the bathroom is in the center and you can luxuriously emphasize the boundaries of the plot for taking water procedures or beautifully highlight the contours of plumbing. It is the LED floor lighting in the bathroom that perfectly emphasizes the steps or visually “raises” the bath pedestal.

Wall lighting

Such sconces / lamps harmoniously combine decorative and lighting functions. Most often they are installed in the working area, near the mirror, following some rules:

• The light source should be bright enough, but not striking in the eyes. The best option - diffused light from lamps with lampshades made of frosted glass / plastic (light color). White shade is preferable, as lamp shades of other colors can give the reflection an unexpected tone. Lamp models are chosen with lampshades pointing down;
• a bathroom mirror may have various options for the location of fixtures. The most acceptable furniture models in which the lamps are installed symmetrically on the sides. Such solutions evenly distribute lighting and eliminate unnecessary light transitions;
• for large mirrors, uniform illumination is created by installing fixtures parallel to the upper edge of the glass sheet;
• the middle bathroom mirror with backlight is selected with lamps fixed along the perimeter of the product;
• There are several options for mounting lamps: to the wall, to the surface of the mirror, to the base / frame. The illumination above the bathroom mirror, as a rule, is made up of several separate lamps. Lamps can be with lampshades or without shades.

Bathroom - a zone of high humidity and increased demands are placed on lighting fixtures. Fixtures with a certain level of protection against moisture (IP24) are installed, and devices near the bathtub must be low-voltage - up to 12 V. At a distance of less than 60 cm from the bathtub / shower cabin, it is undesirable to mount fixtures and sockets.

Lighting assignments

Thanks to the visual zoning of the room with the help of lamps, you can create islands of relaxation, relaxation or a calm, cozy atmosphere in the bathroom.

Working areas

To illuminate the working area, any type of lamp is used (the choice depends on the type of lamp), in which the light spectrum is close to natural.

The bathroom is hard to imagine without any pieces of furniture. And lighting the environment in various ways will not only additionally create an interesting decorative effect, but will also facilitate the search for things in cabinets in the bathroom. Separate hanging shelves can be gently highlighted with subdued light, and hanging racks can be equipped with ice-lights.

If you do not want to invent the location of cabinets, shelves, mirrors, then the best option is a mirror-cabinet model for the bathroom. Such furniture has a mirror on the front part, and the backlight is built into the lower surface of the decorative panel located above the door.

Decorative light

The bath area is highlighted by a beam of light directed at it, in the absence of other lights on. This lighting option looks spectacular when installing glass bathtubs. If you fix a sconce near the entrance with multi-colored glass lampshades, then the room will sparkle with cheerful and elegant colors.

In a spacious room with a low ceiling, zoning of space can be achieved by installing multi-colored lamps in certain places. Moreover, if you select close shades of lampshades, you get the effect of a smooth flow of space.

Fancy visual zoning can be achieved by installing a separate luminaire near each piece of plumbing. Separate lighting is also appropriate for lighting built-in niches.

A mirror with LED-illumination looks creative and airy if the tape is fixed on the back of the glass sheet along the perimeter of the base. To install the power supply base, the mirror blade is installed at a distance of at least 5 cm from the wall.

When illuminating the ceiling, LED lamps are placed behind the ceiling skirting (it does not matter - aluminum or plastic). Such diode illumination in the bathroom is planned at the stage of repairing the room, since the distance from the plinth to the ceiling should be at least 5 cm. To ensure safety, it is recommended to lay the tape with a continuous seal.

When arranging lighting in the bathroom, you should focus on creating a comfortable and safe environment. It is advisable to select lamps harmoniously supporting the style of the room. If the main focus in the room is on finishing materials (glossy and mirror surfaces), then the lamps are selected in soft forms that do not compete with the finish. Conversely, in the bathrooms of soft pastel colors, you can install colorful unusual lamps.