What would a room be without beautiful lighting to direct the gaze? Even bathrooms need a sophisticated lighting concept, as the lighting that bathroom users need changes considerably throughout the day. Here are some sublime ideas for your bathroom lighting.
Just like any other room, the bathroom needs basic lighting bright enough to illuminate all areas well. We recommend warm white LED bulbs to create a nice ambiance. When choosing the right bulbs, you should be aware of technical aspects such as the protection class and test mark to ensure that the model can be used in a wet room.
Bathroom lighting should also distribute the light well so that nobody is dazzled and the light is evenly dispersed throughout the room. If the ceiling bulb has a dimmer function, you don’t need additional wellness lighting for evenings in the bath tub, as you can already create a calming atmosphere with what you have. Modern lighting technology that can be used to create various lighting scenarios is another possibility.
The rules are totally different for mirror lighting in the bathroom: Direct, bright light is needed here. That way, you won’t miss a spot when applying make-up or shaving. If you choose LED bulbs, please be aware of their lumens, as this indicates how bright they are. The overall brightness of bathroom lighting should be 4000 to 8000 lumens, with the brightest bulbs going in the mirror lighting.
When positioning the lighting, you should think about possible shadow formations. We advise testing your mirror lighting at different times of day to observe the impact of daylight on the situation.
When choosing the bulbs, you should take personal preferences, your ability to see and any possible restrictions into consideration. Cold or warm light will be suitable depending on your circumstances and personal taste.
The rain shower, the antique dresser as a wash basin unit or the shelf with a selection of cosmetics: Well-planned bathroom lighting is perfect for drawing attention to the highlights in your bathroom. Using spotlights directs the gaze at decorative elements or furniture.
In minimalist bathrooms, indirect lighting can ensure additional excitement: Accentuated backsplashes, textured walls or exclusive rugs can then receive the attention they deserve. Colourful bathroom lighting in the shower enables you to create a special atmosphere based on your mood.
A lighting concept for the bathroom should always involve several light sources for different situations. This way, the lighting can be individually adapted according to functionality, mood and user to maximise on the room’s potential.
Care, hygiene, relaxation: A bathroom fulfils many roles. So each area needs individual lighting that creates a feel-good atmosphere and offers the best light for applying make-up and cosmetics.