Lighting in a bathroom has two jobs: practical and decorative. A well-planned lighting scheme makes the daily routine comfortable and gives the bathroom the character of a home spa.
A bathroom is divided into lighting zones with different IP requirements. Zone 0 (inside the bathtub or shower tray) requires IP67, zone 1 (up to 225 cm above the bathtub) requires IP65, and zone 2 (60 cm around zone 1) requires at least IP44. Outside these zones, standard requirements apply.
The main lighting should give even, shadow-free light. LED ceiling fittings with a colour temperature of 3000-4000K work best. Avoid single, strong points of light, which create hard shadows.
The mirror area needs particular attention. Light should fall on the face from both sides rather than from above, which removes unwanted shadows. Wall lights on either side of the mirror, or a mirror with built-in LED lighting, are the best solutions.
Decorative lighting builds atmosphere. LED strips in niches, floor lighting around the bathtub or accent spotlights create a layered lighting effect that turns an ordinary bathroom into a place to relax.
