Bathroom wall lights: Which one to choose ?

Good lighting is important in every room, but perhaps especially so in a bathroom. Here are some of our tips :

Create a relaxing atmosphere with lighting

Make your room as pleasant as possible with lighting that will wake you up in the morning and make you feel relaxed in the evening.
For this, we advise combining two types of light source: generalised and localised. A larger room will require more lights, whereas in a small space you’ll just need to focus on lighting key areas. Take care to avoid dark corners… And take into account the temperature of the light. We recommend a warm light, 2700 – 3000k for a bathroom. Anything above 3000k can quickly look clinical.

Ensure that your mirror is well lit

Whilst some models of bathroom mirrors have an integrated light to directly illuminate the face, this is rarely the most aesthetic option.

The ideal solution is to opt for a pair of sconces arranged on either side of the mirror.

Wall lights placed at eye level offer the advantage of eliminating areas of shadow on the face. Placed vertically or horizontally, the right wall lamp also adds an element of style to a bathroom.

Check that your installation complies with current safety standards

Electricity and water don’t mix. Given the inherent humidity in this room, the electrical installation of the bathroom must comply with current safety rules and regulations.

The bathroom is divided into different zones, depending on the distance from wet areas. Zones 0 and 1 are in direct contact with water and so require specialised and perfectly waterproof lighting.

Zone 2 is not in direct contact with water but very close (0 – 60cm from the taps or shower, up to a height of 2.25m). In this zone all lights must be rated IP44, so that they are protected against sprays of water.

Our wall lights rated IP44

For Zone 3, the furthest away from the taps or shower, you have more freedom, as an IP rating of 20 (standard in all wall lights) will suffice.

See all of our wall lights

Bathroom wall lights: Which one to choose ?

Good lighting is important in every room, but perhaps especially so in a bathroom. Here are some of our tips :

Create a relaxing atmosphere with lighting

Make your room as pleasant as possible with lighting that will wake you up in the morning and make you feel relaxed in the evening.
For this, we advise combining two types of light source: generalised and localised. A larger room will require more lights, whereas in a small space you’ll just need to focus on lighting key areas. Take care to avoid dark corners… And take into account the temperature of the light. We recommend a warm light, 2700 – 3000k for a bathroom. Anything above 3000k can quickly look clinical.

Ensure that your mirror is well lit

Whilst some models of bathroom mirrors have an integrated light to directly illuminate the face, this is rarely the most aesthetic option.
The ideal solution is to opt for a pair of sconces arranged on either side of the mirror. Wall lights placed at eye level offer the advantage of eliminating areas of shadow on the face. Placed vertically or horizontally, the right wall lamp also adds an element of style to a bathroom.

Check that your installation complies with current safety standards

Electricity and water don’t mix. Given the inherent humidity in this room, the electrical installation of the bathroom must comply with current safety rules and regulations.

The bathroom is divided into different zones, depending on the distance from wet areas. Zones 0 and 1 are in direct contact with water and so require specialised and perfectly waterproof lighting.

Zone 2 is not in direct contact with water but very close (0 – 60cm from the taps or shower, up to a height of 2.25 m). In this zone all lights must be rated IP44, so that they are protected against sprays of water.

Our wall lights rated IP44

cime wall light by Eno Studio

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IP CIME WALL LIGHTby Eno Studio

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IP METROP WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

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APPLIQUE-MEZZO-CTO-Lighting

MEZZO WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

cornet wall light by CVL

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IP CORNET WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

APPLIQUE HUBLOT by Entrelacs

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APPLIQUE HUBLOT by Entrelacs

WHISTLER WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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APPLIQUE WHISTLER by CTO Lighting

IP LINK by CVL Luminaires

IP LINK by CVL Luminaires

IP LINK WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

calee wall light by CVL

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CALEE WALL LIGHT V3 by CVL Luminaires

APPLIQUE IP BACKSTAGE by CVL Luminaires

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IP BACKSTAGE WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

APPLIQUE 01 by Magic Circus

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WALL LIGHT 01 by Magic Circus

APPLIQUE IP GAMMA by CVL Luminaires

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IP GAMMA WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

STORM IP WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

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STORM IP WALL LIGHT by CVL Luminaires

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BERAN WALL LIGHT by Bert Franck

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BRACE WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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BIDE WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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RIFT WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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BIDE WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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RIFT WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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BIDE WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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RIFT WALL LIGHT by Bert Frank

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PLUS WALL LIGHT by Eno Studio

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CAST WALL LIGHT by Audo Copenhagen

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JUPITER WALL LIGHT by Alan Louis

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STILL LINES WALL LIGHT by Studio Eeme

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SOUL STORY WALL LIGHT by DCW Editions

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FRAGMENT WALL LIGHT by François Bazin

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COCOON WALL LIGHT by Eclat Céramique

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AUBE WALL LIGHT by Eclat Céramique

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BEAM WALL LIGHT by Entrelacs

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ROMA WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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DUA OVAL WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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TORRES WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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PLUME WALL LIGHT by DCW Editions

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GRAS N°304 WALL LIGHT by DCW Editions

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TORRES CEILING LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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ROMA TALL WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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OREN WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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HEPWORTH WALL LIGHT by CTO Lighting

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GHOST WALL LIGHT by Entrelacs

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LENA WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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NULA WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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EDRU WALL LIGHT by Entrelacs

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ESME SINGLE WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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ESME DOUBLE WALL LIGHT by Heathfield & Co

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HUBLOT SQUARE WALL LIGHT by Entrelacs

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DUA ROUND WALL LIGHT V3 by Heathfield & Co

For Zone 3, the furthest away from the taps or shower, you have more freedom, as an IP rating of 20 (standard in all wall lights) will suffice.

See all of our wall lights

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