Before defining a lighting method, it is necessary to imagine the desired result. After all, the light performs a decorative function, highlights the furniture, improves visibility in the room, or serves as a bright accent. Then you should choose a zone for lighting, and after that - suitable lamps.

Cob LED IP67 lighting should be installed directly on furniture or mirrors, ceilings, walls, and floors in niches.

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There are 5 types of lighting in the bathroom:

1. Placement level: Ceiling, wall, floor.
2. Work area: For illuminating mirrors, doors, shelves, or cabinets.
3. Variety of mounting: Built-in and open.
4. Lamps: Halogen, LED, fluorescent.
5. Purpose: Working and decorative.

Design techniques appear regularly that transform the space with the help of light. Classic and new bathroom lighting options are described below.

Mirror and Bathroom Sink Lighting

The classic technique in this area is the installation of a sconce. On the market, devices are presented in different styles: classic, and modern. The light of the lamps should be soft and diffused. In order to clearly see the reflection, a point light is more suitable.

The advantages of the sconce include simple installation and operation. They are easy to change bulbs. If necessary, the lamp can be moved. Among the shortcomings that can be noted is the relatively large size. Devices visually reduce space and distort proportions.

Mirrors with built-in lighting save space and look modern and original. However, unlike removable decor, which is easy to remove or move, such lamps in the mirror are not dismantled.

External lights are also small, and, as a rule, are installed in groups of 2-4 pieces at the sides. Their manufacturers usually install vertically or horizontally. Such devices are suitable for any bathroom interior.

LED Strips in the Bathroom: Which Ones to Choose?

Decorative LED lighting for shelves and niches, illuminated bathtubs, showers, or mirrors are just some of the many possibilities for placing LED strips in the bathroom. In many cases, they are not only decorative but also practical.

Thanks to them, you can create an interior that looks more like a sauna salon or even a small home spa than a regular bathroom. The light of different shades, intensities, and even colors, emanating from different spaces of the room, is a wonderfully modern, elegant, and effective addition to sanitary ware.

As you might guess, the stores offer a huge selection of LED strips for use in various interiors. What to choose for the bathroom? Here are some tips!

LED Strips: What Is Important to Know?

When choosing an LED strip for the bathroom, we will, first, take into account the high humidity in this room. The lighting here must meet special requirements.

In some places where you want to place LED strips, water can even accumulate, so in this case it is worth looking for waterproof LED strips. They are protected from moist air and water, and their effectiveness and safety will not change even after water ingress.

For waterproof LED strips for the bathroom, you must choose a power supply with increased tightness. The installer of the LED strips must also secure the connections of the kit securely, which in turn will give you a guarantee of trouble-free operation despite the high humidity in the bathroom and even if the LED strip is flooded:

1. Choose waterproof models.
2. Choose a power supply with increased tightness.

With waterproof LED strips and a suitable power supply, you can be sure that the strips will work flawlessly despite high indoor humidity and even in the event of flooding. For waterproof LED strips for the bathroom, you must choose a power supply with increased tightness.