Whether it is to illuminate a living room, a kitchen or a bathroom, the luminaire must be chosen seriously. To know what types of bathroom lighting to choose and where to install them, here is a little practical guide to making this room comfortable and functional with good lighting.
Bathroom lighting: what lighting to think about?
Even if the bathroom is not the centerpiece of your home, you still spend a lot of time there: getting ready in the morning, putting on makeup, shaving or even relaxing in the evening. This is why the choice of bathroom lighting source is made in the same way as when you choose a kitchen, living room, bedroom or other lighting fixture.
You take into account on the one hand the main lighting which will set up the atmosphere of the room and on the other hand the functional lighting solutions, more targeted on particular areas thereof. Finally, there are the lights that will simply be used to add to the decoration of the bathroom or give it a particular style, according to your personal tastes.
What are the different types of bathroom lighting?
There are several kinds of fixtures that can be installed in a bathroom. As general lighting, the most common is the ceiling light. But there are also recessed or in some cases, suspended luminaires. For targeted, more specific lighting, wall lights are the most popular in addition to spotlights on rails. Here is a review of these different types of bathroom lamps.
The ceiling light
It is the luminaire par excellence when it comes to main bathroom lighting. Not only is it classic but it is also effective in all respects. It allows light to be distributed throughout the bathroom without any shadows. Being the first light you turn on when entering the room in the morning, so make sure it’s strong enough to wake you up while not being dazzling. A brightness close to daylight is the most recommended and the most comfortable.
The wall light
Another equally common bathroom light: the wall light. It is the most effective solution for additional lighting on specific areas of the bathroom: sink, cabinet, etc. The other advantage of the wall lamp is that it is very decorative for the bathroom – everything as is the case in the other rooms of your home. Available in several styles, materials and even colors, you can choose the model that best matches your interior design.
The recessed lights
The biggest advantage of recessed lights is certainly their discreet character and their small footprint, allowing you to install them even in the smallest bathrooms. This type of bathroom luminaire can be used both as main lighting integrated into the ceiling and as functional lighting but also decorative lighting. It is also a great choice of fixture for a modern style bathroom.
Mirror lighting
And the most important for the end: the lighting of the mirror area. The choice of luminaire can be a success but also a failure so to avoid unpleasant surprises, choose the right types of luminaire on this side of your bathroom. The part where the mirror is where you put on makeup, shave, take care of yourself. The idea is therefore to find the right location and the right orientation of each luminaire to avoid unsightly shadows on your face.
