Light plan - Bathroom

Light plan - Bathroom

LED IN THE BATHROOM

In part 1 ( the basis of a lighting plan ) our LED experts explained the basics. Necessary for developing a lighting plan. In part 2 ( lighting plan living room ) we talked about the living room, which elements come with it and what should be taken into account. We discuss in this section

BATHROOM LIGHTING

Bathroom lighting focuses on 2 forms of light, general lighting, and targeted lighting. We discuss these 2 light forms together with the safety aspects that need to be taken into account.

General light form:  Think of a good ceiling lamp or recessed spotlights. It is important that this lighting illuminates the entire room without having to add extra lamps. Dimmable lighting is also very suitable so that the bathroom can also become a relaxation room since bright light can be a nuisance when lying in the bath.

Targeted light form:  Cleaning, shaving or applying makeup requires targeted lighting. Think of lighting on both sides of the mirror, this way the face is well exposed and shadows that obstruct the view are prevented. The lighting must in any case not fall directly on the mirror, this causes reflections which can make the room uneasy and obstruct the view.

When mounting and installing the lighting, make sure that the targeted lighting has a separate switch, this makes it possible to switch on the lighting, only when it is needed and save energy.

SAFETY

With bathroom lighting, it is very important to take safety into account. This is due to the high humidity in the room. Lamps/spots or fixtures must be watertight to a certain extent, the value that indicates this water tightness is the IP value:

- IP20:  Medium-sized objects and drop-proof type 1 - no damage is subject to vertical drops.
- IP44:  Pointed objects and splash proof - no damage if sprayed (10 l / min) at any angle.
- IP54:  Dust protection and splash proof - no damage if sprayed (10 l / min) at any angle.
- IP65:  Dust-free and spray-proof - no damage if sprayed (12.5 l / min) at any angle.

The higher the IP, the higher the protection, so lighting that you want to place in the shower requires a very high IP value. And the minimum IP value in the bathroom must be at least IP44. Read in this blog more about IP values ​​and their application in the bathroom.

At Led Lampe, you can go for bathroom lighting with an IP value of up to 68! In addition to the bathroom, these light sources (the LED strips) can also be used in the garden or pond.

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