The bathroom is often a room that leaves many of us full of questions and doubts when it comes to lighting.
Bathroom Lighting has changed over the years. It’s become far more attractive. The bathroom is being treated like a spa and gone are the days of the obligatory flush light in a cheap plastic. Now bathrooms should shine.
Step one when lighting a bathroom shower, room or wet room is understand the regulations in regard to safety. Not all light are suited to wet area. The Definitive Guide to Bathroom Lights will help you understand the basics around safety.
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How do we add the desired style of lighting that’s safe in a bathroom? We know there are regulations and that lights need to be properly rated for use in there, but that also seems to affect our perception of their style. Often a perfunctory light, does little to enhance the look and feel of the space. Believe it or not safe, functional and decorative can come together and our new ranges of bathroom lights do just that!
The time you spend in the bathroom varies but typically it’s a relatively short stint a quick shower before dashing off to work. But in later years it’s often a moment of quiet, an escape for 30 minutes of pure, uninterrupted peace! It’s really important that you don’t overlook it! The bathroom in a busy family home may be the only room you have peace and time to yourself use it to unwind.
You shouldn’t have to settle for a plain and once white (now yellowing with age) flush ceiling light. The sole light attempting desperately to adequately light the space. Layer light have a bathroom ceiling light, alcove lights, and lights either side of the mirror. Ideally have different circuits so you can alter the light level, having a dim light for ‘me time’ and a bit brighter for bathing the kids. Brighter still for shaving and mark up application.
Enjoy the time you get to spend in bathtub by adding a touch of glamour and luxury.
We aren’t going to spend time going into the regulations here, instead we’re going to look at the decorative options, however lights need to be IP44 rated or higher for use in a bathroom.
The variety of decorative lighting available for a bathroom is likely far wider than you think. From something more flamboyant such as the Plantation (shown above left) to sleek and stylish such as the Mona (shown above right). There are decorative ranges to suit any bathroom, from period lighting styles such as art deco bathroom lighting, traditional classic bathroom ceiling lights and contemporary and modern bathroom lights styles.
I’m sure we’ve all yearned to add sparkle and glamour to the bathroom with a statement piece and I’m sure we’ve always considered a chandelier, only to find regulations are yet again, dictating our design choices. Well – no longer! Our new range of lighting sees additions to our bathroom chandeliers so it’s easy to add the glitz you’ve craved. We’re advocates of crystal in bathrooms – their shine and clarity add to the overall sense of cleanliness in the room whilst bringing a glamorous effect. Bathe and relax in luxury, with the IP44 rated Chandeliers range (shown below).
If you’re the type to lavish away in a deep bath full of bubbles then look no further than the new Daphne range to add to the clean and decorative textures. The Daphne range (shown below) use beautiful bubble effect art glass with an etched bottom lens and are lit by LED bulbs for energy efficiency. The etched diffuser at the base disguises the bulb from view and helps to avoid glare, whilst providing a relaxing, diffused light. Give your bathroom a spa like appearance and help to soothe your design worries away…
So why not treat your bathroom to a new range of beautiful lights, to help accentuate your design and make your five minutes of peace a decadent haven to revitalise.
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