Bathroom Lighting
What you should take into consideration before purchasing new bathroom lighting;Evaluate your room first, take your time to reflect upon the time of the day that you use the bathroom, the natural light levels it already benefits from and the location of the windows with the possible obstructions to the light outside. Before investing in any new lighting, think about the ambience you want to create and the architectural features you would like to draw attention to. Working closely with your electrician in order to find practical solutions for your space.A variety of light will always enhance the design, no matter the size of your suite. Down-lights, task lighting and recessed styles will create a scheme to suit all needs. It would be ideal if you will include two circuits on dimmers and one circuit to control a presence detector for automatic night lights.For example; Task Lighting - These sorts of lights are to illuminate the mirror and around space around the basin in order to give you better visibility. Mount wall lights where you need good visibility to prevent eye strain and improve precision when applying make-up or shaving.Down-lights; help to provide good ambient lighting with comfortable level of brightness. It is recommended not to add a down light directly above a vanity unit or mirror, as this will cast shadows below the eyes, nose and chin.Feature Lighting; To highlight design details and create atmosphere. Think about the points of interest within your space and add interest or draw the eye to a particular area using these feature lighting solutions.Bathroom lighting must adhere to strict regulations in order to be safely used in a wet environment. Each zone of your bathroom has an IP(Ingress Protection) rating, starting from 0, which is closest to a water source. It is suggests that all bathroom lights are at least IP44, but it will be best to consult your electrician before purchasing anything. As well as this, you could consider picking designs that save energy to significantly reduce energy usage. Look out for built-in LED's in mirrors, furniture, drawers, sanitary ware and showers. Colour-changing LED lighting or an LED rainfall shower-head will make an interesting contemporary feature in your bathroom.