What is the special place in the house? Probably everyone will have their own answer to this question. And yet, with a visit to the bathroom, we all start our day, in it we are preparing for a night's rest. Wash, shave, apply makeup, do manicure, pedicure, tidy yourself up, and if possible, relax - all of these “body movements” in the house have their own space. Lighting is of no small importance, which means that the chandelier for the bathroom should be selected especially carefully.
And it is not only a matter of design and compliance with the style of the interior. It is clear that beauty is not in last place, but ... Attention! Humidity is the first thing to remember when making a purchase of such a chandelier. The bathroom is characterized by the presence of steam, spray, a large amount of water, so it is imperative that moisture does not penetrate into any electrical appliances in any way. There will be no problems if, when purchasing a lighting device, you will 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 from moisture. We saw IP 44 - that means the lamp has protection against water splashes, 55 - means protection against jets. In general, the higher the number, the better and safer in this case.
The second important criterion is brightness, and, accordingly, the level of lighting, measured in lux. Ideally, bathroom chandeliers should create a stream of light with a level of at least 200 lux. A simple calculation will help to understand whether the model you like can cope with the task to the necessary extent. By the way, in this case, not only the quantity, but also the type of bulbs is taken into account. So, the necessary threshold of 200 lux will be achieved with an average power of ordinary incandescent lamps in the amount of 10-30 W per square meter, halogen - approximately 23-27 W / m 2 , and fluorescent lamps should "give out" at least 6-8 W / m 2 . At the same time, it is worth considering that for a bathroom with light tiles and furniture, you can take a lower value for the calculation. And, conversely, the light design of the space, made in dark colors, will require more intense lighting, and in this case, the maximum numbers are taken. The “right” chandelier for the bathroom should be selected taking into account all these factors.
Many connoisseurs of beauty will breathe: “Safety, indices, calculations ... But what about sophistication and what, in general,“ please the eyes with? ” We’ll hasten to reassure their subtle souls - modern manufacturers offer a huge assortment of models to cover the “oasis of purity”, allowing for the most extravagant requests. Metal, crystal or chandelier for the bathroom, "breathing" Japanese motifs, models for fans of Provence or Art Nouveau style - the choice is really amazing. The run in prices is decent, on the market you can find products of well-known brands, pleasing with a variety of forms, materials and styles.
It is only up to the owners to decide what will decorate the space of their home: lamps mounted in the ceiling, traditional shades or an exclusive stained glass chandelier. For the bathroom, by the way, it is advisable 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 bathtub filled with aromas, it is hardly suitable. A slight turn of the dimmer allows you to enjoy relaxing procedures in a pleasant twilight. And as they say, let the whole world wait ...