BATHROOM LIGHTS - READ THE GUIDE AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONES
Today, the bathroom is a place in the home where we spend more time and stay longer, so it's essential to have the right bathroom lighting for your needs. It's great to be creative when it comes to bathroom lighting, but it's important to remember that lighting should be practical. Lighting in the bathroom is of great importance, which makes it important to choose the lighting that provides the right colour fidelity. It's beneficial to have multiple lights in the bathroom to avoid shadows and to provide the best possible lighting. There are a myriad of options when it comes to bathroom lighting, so what exactly should you consider? Here we give you a guide and some inspiration on how to choose the right bathroom lighting. In addition, it's important to check the lamp's tightness rating (IP code) when it comes to bathroom lighting. Read more about bathroom tightness here.
Bathroom lights with LED, pros/cons
It is definitely an advantage to have LED lighting in the bathroom as it provides a natural form of lighting. It's important to find out what kind of colour temperature you want in your LED lighting, as the colour temperature of an LED light source can be cold, warm or somewhere in between.
LED is today the preferred light source to have in the bathroom, as it is a light source that provides quality lighting and a larger volume. A warm and pleasant colour temperature makes your skin appear natural in the mirror, which is useful for shaving and when applying make-up in the bathroom. One disadvantage of LED light sources is that they can be a bit expensive, but on the other hand they are cheap to run and have a long lifespan of 10-25 years.
We have a wide range of LED bathroom lights, here are some suggestions on how these lights would look and feel in a bathroom.
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Here you can see a classic bathroom light, with the Mood 2 wall light from LIGHT-POINT hanging above the bathtub, spreading the light both upwards and downwards. It is an elegant and simple LED bathroom light that provides a pleasant and diffused light. The Mood 2 wall light can be used in several places in the bathroom and has an IP20 rating.
Above the mirror there are two recessed spotlights, here at Lampemesteren we have several options when it comes to spot lighting. For example, we have the Logic series from the LIGHT-POINT brand, which comes in different shapes. It is a simple ceiling spotlight that is very discreet and has a flexible lighting solution, which means that the spotlight can be tilted 28 degrees and rotated.
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A really smart way to light up your bathroom is to use Philips Hue Lightstrips. It's an easy and smart way to provide great lighting. Lightstrips are mounted with adhesive tape on the back and then simply placed in the desired location in the bathroom. Philips Hue is a new way of thinking about lighting, the light strips have 16 different colours, so there are plenty of options for cold and warm lighting. Philips Hue Lightstrips feature safe LED technology and an IP20 rating.
Here is an example of how to use the smart Lightstrips from Philips Hue. It gives a simple and beautiful look to your bathroom. They can be on the ceiling, around the mirror, or anywhere else in the bathroom where they see fit.
Classic for the bathroom, the famous Cube lamps from Fabbian
The very popular Cube lamp from Fabbian is available as a ceiling lamp and wall light. It's a lamp that's perfect for the bathroom and is being seen more and more in bathrooms across Scandinavia.
The Cube ceiling light gives this bathroom great lighting from above, while at the same time being a stylish and simple light. It's a ceiling light that provides fantastic light regardless of its surroundings. Cube has a series of lamps that have become a design classic in Scandinavian homes.
It's a real quality lamp that comes in 5 different colour variants. The square and stylish design of the Cube lighting collection is of high quality, yet has a timeless look that fits into most homes. It's a lamp that can be used in many places in your home and fulfil your lighting needs.
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Lamps for the mirror - classic, modern or unconventional?
Lighting by or in the bathroom mirror is one of the most important things when it comes to bathroom lighting. When it comes to lighting in or around the mirror, there are many options, but it is important to emphasise that it is an advantage when lamps are placed at head height to avoid shadows.
Nowadays, we're seeing more and more unconventional and modern lights being brought into the bathroom. However, we still see more classic lights in the bathroom, such as recessed spotlights, wall lights, light shelves and mirrors with built-in lights.
There are many options when it comes to lights for the bathroom mirror - and we have a large selection here at Lampemesteren, here we give you some inspiration and a few suggestions for how the bathroom lighting can look.
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The Romeo Babe W wall light has an elegant transparent glass shade, it is a small lamp that is also incredibly efficient. It's a very interesting lamp that looks great in the bathroom.
Romeo Babe W from the brand Flos is a true classic when it comes to bathroom lighting. It's a lamp that provides a glare-free and fantastic light, which is ideal for the bathroom.
It is an incredibly beautiful wall light that is very practical with its quality lighting and mirror reflections in the lampshade.
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Lampe Gras is an incredibly popular brand, and we are starting to see the lamp series in more creative and new places in the home.\ The Lampe Gras collection is available in many different colour variants and as a floor lamp, wall light, pendant and table lamp - so there are many possibilities in this collection. The 304L40 wall light from Lampe Gras is a design icon with a simple, robust and ergonomic design. It's a practical yet beautiful and stylish lamp that fits in both the minimalist home and the more opulent home.
The Lampe Gras lighting collection is extremely practical for the bathroom as it comes in several different variants that are both flexible and functional. As seen in the picture, this model has movable joints that allow them to turn the lamp wherever they need to.
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A true classic for the bathroom is the AJ wall light from Louis Poulsen. It's a design lamp that has a distinctive design and history and is becoming more and more popular over time. AJ is a modern classic where the head can be tilted and rotated 60 degrees to the sides. It is a unique lamp with a minimalist and recognisable design.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1960, the AJ lamp series is a lamp that makes a statement and is available in 10 different beautiful colours. Where AJ in black is the big bestseller.
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Another very popular lamp is the Glo Ball from Flos. Seen here as a wall light, it is a very nice and simple lamp that has an organic shape that fits easily in open environments, so it is also suitable for the bathroom.
If you prefer a minimalist and stylish environment, Glo Ball is ideal for this. In addition, this lamp can be mounted directly on the mirror, but there is also another model in the series that can be mounted on the wall and ceiling.
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Another popular bathroom light is the E27 from Muuto. It is a single socket lamp with a simple and elegant design. There are a myriad of options with the E27 pendant and it is available in 13 different colours. It is possible to hang this Scandinavian stylish pendant alone, in pairs or in a cluster of several together. E27 is a pendant light that is unique and creative - it's a light that is starting to see more and more use in the bathroom. Its simple design makes it easy to integrate into your interior design.
It is a unique lamp that is made of silicone. When buying this lamp for the bathroom, remember the rules regarding the tightness of the lamp.
Remember that it's really important to keep the IP rating in mind when choosing bathroom lighting. This is important as the bathroom is a wet room, so read the rules before you buy or feel free to contact our customer service if you have any questions.