It may be the smallest room in the house but bathroom lighting is just as important as in your living room. Just think of some of the intricate tasks you may undertake in there that require good light like, shaving, putting on make-up and cutting toe nails. Accordingly, you should plan your bathroom lighting.

 

It is not just a case of choosing a single central ceiling light that goes with your decor. How much bathroom lighting you have and their positions will obviously depend on the size of the bathroom but consider whether you want wall lights as well as your main light, or do you want a light on the mirror?

 

Perhaps you really want to push the boat out and have inset floor lights. Think about what mood you want the lighting to create or assist. Your shower room may be a purely functional room that you only use when you have to or it may be a haven of relaxation. Once you have decided on location you can choose your style from the myriad of designs and colors and materials available.

 

However many lights you choose to have they must be suitable for the room. They must be waterproof and comply with safety regulations. You also need to check the Ingress Protection rating and will probably need to consult an expert about this. Another practical and very important consideration is the switches. Wall-mounted switches are not suitable for shower rooms because of the potential for coming into contact with water so use pull cords in the room itself or have the switch outside the room.

 

The last part of your bathroom lighting plan should concern fitting. According to Building Regulations all electrical work, especially in the room where you have your bath or shower, must be carried out by a Part P electrician you can find one in your local trade directory.