Organization of lighting in the toilet

Lighting in the toilet is an indispensable element, since it most often does not have natural light. Since the room is small, you can carry out the installation on your own, but before that you need to choose the right equipment, determine the location and install it correctly. There are many options, so it’s easy to choose the best solution for the bathroom.

Light is of great importance in the design of the bathroom.

Toilet lighting features

Since this room is most often small in size, and the operation is different from ordinary rooms, you need to understand the main features in order to find the best solution:

1. The brighter the lighting, the higher the effect of expanding the space, which is very important. If the walls and ceiling are light, this will also have a positive effect. But at the same time, it is necessary to choose the brightness so that the lamps do not create discomfort for the eyesight.
   There should be enough light, it visually expands the space.
2. Yellow dim light is contraindicated for this room, as it further reduces the space and creates discomfort.
3. It is better to use diffuse or reflected lighting, it does not create discomfort for the eyes and does not require special settings. Plafonds come in different shapes and sizes, it is easy to choose a model for any situation. When using directional light, it should not get into the eyes and create glare when reflected from the walls.

If the bathroom has a sink, it is worth placing a small lamp near it, so that when washing hands, a person does not obscure the light.

Types of backlight

Lighting is located in different ways, you can use only one solution or combine different ones, there are no restrictions. The light in the toilet can be implemented like this:

1. Ceiling lighting is the most common and simple. Most often used Spotlights or spots, since the area is small and 3-4 elements are enough for normal light. You can also use a small lamp with a diffuser. If the ceiling height in the room is large, it is easy to visually reduce it due to the suspended ceiling, the location height should be at least 215 cm.
2. Wall lighting is suitable for any type of premises, the main thing is to choose the right equipment. You can install sconces with a diffusing shade, or pick up lamps with adjustable lighting direction. It can also be stylized lamps or small pendant lights. Another good solution is LED Strip Light. With its help, you can make both decorative and basic lighting. It is better to place the tape in a special aluminum profile with a diffuser.
   Wall lighting can be very stylish.
3. floor lighting used to decorate the room and give it a more modern look.Most often, apartments and houses use LED strip in a waterproof shell, it is ideal for bathrooms. You can place the tape in the baseboard by installing a diffuser instead of a plug. And if a hanging toilet or a cabinet is used in the room, then you can give these elements a floating effect by highlighting the underside.

Floor lighting is usually used as an additional, but it provides normal visibility at night if bright lighting is not needed.

What light sources are used

Lighting in the toilet can be implemented using different light bulbs. Each species has its own characteristics that must be considered in order to choose the best:

1. Incandescent lamps. They are almost never used now due to the fact that they give only yellow light, consume the most electricity and have the shortest lifespan. In addition, they get very hot during operation, so they cannot be used in small shades. The only plus is the low price.
2. Halogen lamps. This is an upgraded filament version that gives high quality and bright light and is suitable for all rooms. At the same time, you need to put the bulbs carefully - if you touch the bulb with your fingers, then the service life will decrease significantly. During operation, the surface becomes very hot.
3. Fluorescent lamps can be both under a standard cartridge, and in the form of tubes. This solution gives a bright, uniform light, although there is flicker in it. The power consumption is small, the service life is long. During operation, the surface almost does not heat up, which is important when located on a wall or at a low height.
4. LED lamp. Used for toilets most often, as they are not afraid of changes in humidity and normally work for at least 30,000 hours, this is the largest resource. They come in different sizes and capacities, lamps or ceiling lamps with built-in LEDs are often sold, which will further simplify installation. Diodes do not get very hot even during long work, they give a uniform bright light without flickering. Can choose light temperature, which is also important.

LED lamps are best suited for the toilet.

Another option is LED strips, they are simple. are cut into pieces of suitable size and soldered to the wires that are connected to the power supply. They can be used both as decoration and for basic lighting.

For stretch ceilings, it is better to use LEDs and fluorescent lamps, as they heat up less.

Mounting Recommendations

First you need to choose fixtures that are suitable for the bathroom in terms of design and power. It is also worthwhile to preliminarily draw up a project in order to determine the location of all elements of the system. Carry out the work like this:

1. Wiring is laid in advance - during repair or decoration. If the cable is already laid, then you can use it. The main thing is that electricity is supplied wherever it is needed.
   If the ceiling is sheathed with clapboard or other material, the wiring must be laid in advance.
2. The switch is most often placed outside near the door, but you can do without it if you use a motion sensor in the system. It must be positioned so that the light lights up when a person enters the room. Another option is to use a door open sensor.
3. Selected lamp options fastened in the right places, for this it is necessary to drill holes, the location of which is marked in advance. For installation use dowels 40 mm long or more.
   The hole for the light source must be adjusted to a centimeter.
4. To connect the wires, you should buy special terminals or blocks. You can use soldering, but you can not twist. Docking points are usually covered with heat shrink tubing to protect against moisture changes.
   Connecting wires using terminal blocks.
5. If an LED backlight is installed, you need to cut the tape in the designated place, solder copper wires to the contacts and connect them to the power supply. Finding a location is important drivers, it should be cooled normally, but at the same time be protected from moisture.

Do-it-yourself smart toilet: lighting and hood.

It is not difficult to make lighting in the toilet if you clearly plan the location of all the elements and use the right equipment. It is important to make reliable wiring connections and protect them well. If desired, you can replace the switches with motion sensors.