Thursday, June 14, 2012

How to choose lighting for a bathroom?

The chandeliers and suspensions are suitable for bathrooms tall. Placed high up, these bright spots well distributed light throughout the room. If the room is also spacious, it is possible to place other light sources, more decorative and utilitarian. For medium sized rooms, it is preferable to opt for the side wall, or ceiling, or hung on minispots rail systems. Use simple accent lighting near the mirror in a small room.Besides the size of the room, the choice of lighting the bathroom is also based on the intensity of sunlight that penetrates the exterior wall and the ground and style of development home. Opt for an enhanced lighting with halogen lamps which are closest to natural light and does not dazzle. For accent lighting, it is recommended to place the light sources on the lateral sides of the mirrors, they illuminate the faces better and do not intensify the shadows and dark circles.Safety standards for the lighting of the bathroomSpace with several water points and high humidity, lighting of the bathroom is subject to safety standards NF C15-100. Any appliance or electric light point should be near the tub or shower. A hot water tank can be placed in the zone of 2.25 meters above the bathtub, taking, however, must be located outside this area. A luminaire IPX3 can be positioned in the area 60 cm around the bathtub or shower.Beyond the zone of 60 cm, electrical appliances and outlets IPX3 can be used, they must be absolutely grounded. Consider using luminaires with double insulation and devices with circuit breaker mechanism with high sensitivity. The switch must also be tight. To make your life easier, choose an automatic switch which activates when you pass a switch or infrared remote control

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