For the time we spend in the bathroom, you could be forgiven for thinking that the lighting in that little girls (or boys) room isn\u2019t too important, but hold that thought! Clever lighting can give any bathroom, wet room or shower cubicle the illumination it deserves.<\/p>\n
If you think about it, you might be surprised just how much time you spend in the bathroom over the course of a week. Obviously, there will be the main \u2018number 1\u2019 and \u2018number 2\u2019 reasons, but the bathroom can be so much more than a place to unload. Whether you\u2019re showering, bathing, putting on make-up, brushing your teeth or just having a little \u2018me time\u2019 on the throne, the bathroom can fulfil a number of uses.<\/p>\n
Bathroom lighting<\/a> needs to be two things to work well. It needs to be both practical (obviously), but also relaxing for those times you want to unwind. Both of those considerations will create two very different atmospheres, but are equally important.<\/p>\n Our bathroom lighting comes in a variety of styles, but you need to consider the location of the lights before you buy them. Because water is more of an issue in a bathroom, you need to be aware of the IP (Ingress Protection) ratings of bathroom fittings. Finding the right fitting is a balance between one that gives off the right light for good visibility, but also ensuring you all remain safe.<\/p>\n When it comes to lighting, the bathroom is split into zones. Zone 0 covers the area inside the bath or shower itself. Lighting here must be low voltage (to a maximum of 12v) and needs to be rated IP67.<\/p>\n Zone 1 is any area above the bath or shower, to a height of 2.25m from the floor.\u00a0 Most lights for this space will be correctly rated anyway, but they need to be a minimum of IP45, but more generally will be IP65 for safety.<\/p>\n Zone 2 is any area that stretches 60cm outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m from the floor.\u00a0 Lighting here needs to adhere to at least IP44. It\u2019s also worth thinking about the space around the wash basin too. Any other area of the bathroom, where water ingress is less likely, we\u2019d recommend an IP rating of 20+, but there are no special requirements.<\/p>\n There is a common misconception that bathroom lighting is limited in style or design, but you only have to look at our range to see that simply isn\u2019t true. Whether you want to go for recessed lighting<\/a> to illuminate your shower or bath (or both) then the range from Forum, Astro Lighting<\/a> and Endon add a sense of simple elegance to any bathroom.<\/p>\n