What is the special place in the house? Probably everyone has their own answer to this question. And yet, it is with a visit to the bathroom that we all start our day, and we are preparing for a night's rest in it. To wash, shave, apply makeup, do a manicure-pedicure, clean up, and, if possible, relax - for all these "body movements" in the house there is a space allotted. Lighting is of no small importance in it, which means that the bathroom chandelier should be chosen especially carefully.
And it's not just about the design and style of the interior. It is clear that beauty is not in last place, but … Attention! Humidity is the first thing to keep in mind when buying such a chandelier. The bathroom is characterized by the presence of steam, splashes, a large amount of water, so it is extremely important that moisture does not in any way penetrate into working electrical appliances. There will be no problems if, when purchasing a lighting fixture, you pay due attention to its passport. The manufacturer always indicates the IP index in the documents: the first digit in it is the degree of protection against dust, the second - against moisture. We saw IP 44 - it means that the lamp has protection against splashes of water, 55 - it means protection against jets. Generally,the higher the number, the better and safer in this case.
The second important criterion is the brightness, and accordingly, the level of illumination, measured in lux. Bathroom chandeliers should ideally create a stream of light with a level of at least 200 lux. A simple calculation will help you understand whether the model you like can cope with the task to the extent necessary. By the way, in this case, not only the number, but also the type of light bulbs is taken into account. So, the required threshold of 200 lux will be achieved with an average power of conventional incandescent lamps of 10-30 W per square meter, halogen lamps - approximately 23-27 W / m 2 , and fluorescent lamps lights should "give out" at least 6-8 W/m2. At the same time, it is worth considering that for a bathroom with light tiles and furniture, you can take a lower value for calculation. And, conversely, the lighting design of a space made in dark colors will require more intense lighting, and in this case the maximum figures are taken. The "correct" bathroom chandelier should be selected taking into account all these factors.
Many connoisseurs of beauty will sigh: “Security, indexes, calculations… But what about sophistication and what, in general, is “to please the eye”?” Let's hasten to reassure their subtle souls - modern manufacturers offer a huge range of models to illuminate the "oasis of purity", allowing you to take into account the most extravagant requests. Metal, crystal or bathroom chandelier, "breathing" with Japanese motifs, models for lovers of Provence or Art Nouveau - the choicereally amazing. There is a decent range in prices, and you can find well-known brands on the market, pleasing with a variety of shapes, materials and styles.
Only the owners decide what will decorate the space of their home: lamps mounted in the ceiling, traditional ceiling lamps or an exclusive stained-glass chandelier. For the bathroom, by the way, it is desirable to consider the possibility of adjusting the lighting. It is better to perform certain procedures in bright light. But in order to soak in a warm bath filled with aromas, it is hardly suitable. A slight turn of the brightness control will allow you to enjoy relaxing treatments in pleasant twilight. And as they say, let the whole world wait…
