Bathroom Lighting

Bathroom lighting needs to work hard, with bright, invigorating light for mornings and a warming glow for the evening wind-down. With Häfele’s range of bathroom lighting, it’s easy to create a bathroom lighting scheme that works from day to night. Häfele’s bathroom lighting range is one of the most comprehensive in the UK, supported by our Lighting Design Service and backed by a market-leading warranty. Discover below how to use our trade range of spotlights and strip lighting within a bathroom and take inspiration from our gallery.

Bathroom Lighting Inspiration

Lighting layering is powerful in a bathroom lighting scheme. By combining multiple light sources such as bathroom downlights and flush bathroom lights, users simply select the lighting they need depending on the time of day.

Bathroom spot lights

Bathroom spotlights are perfect for task lighting around mirrors and vanity units, as well as in ceilings for overall ambience. Yet bathroom spotlights can also be installed in more hidden and recessed areas for a subtle, more relaxing look.

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Bathroom strip lighting

Häfele offers a range as IP44 rated strip lighting for the safe installation of any bathroom. Use bathroom strip lighting around mirrors and vanity units for that extra boost of light when needed. More subtle strip lighting can also be used in recessed storage giving a warm, relaxing glow.

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Industry-leading Services

Need some extra help with bathroom lighting? We’re here to help. Use our free of charge Lighting Design Service to see the impact lighting can make in your bathroom project. Our Loox lighting range also features a seven-year guarantee for extra peace of mind.

Bathroom Lighting FAQs

Q	What IP rating do lights require for use in a bathroom?
A	For Zoned areas a minimum of IPP 44 Lights is required, please see diagram and details below. Zone 0 This zone requires a minimum of IP68. This is the area within a bath tub or shower. Only 12V SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) equipment can be used. Zone 1 Requires a minimum of IP44. This is the area directly above a bath and within a shower cubicle, up to 2.25M in height. Zone 2 Same as above, requires a minimum of IP44. This is the area outside of the bathroom and shower zone.

Q	What lights are suitable for bathrooms?
A	LED Ribbons and Downlights LED2063 Silicone which you can also get the IP44 rated connecters LED2039 Downlight [recessed mounted] LED2020 Downlight [recessed mounted] We offer special lights which are IP44 protected when installed. This is sufficient for many applications. Our LED silicone strip lights are IP44 protected as well. However, it must be ensured that the driver and mains lead are dry. Furthermore, a maximum ambient temperature of 45 degrees must be ensured.

Q	What does IP Rating mean?
A	An IP rating is a number that is given to specify the level of ingress protection of an enclosure or piece of electronic equipment. The IP number is composed of two digits, the first referring to the level of protection against solid objects such as dust and the second against liquids such as water. IP20 - touch proof - The 0 stands for no resistance to water. IP44 - limited water resistance – The 4 stands for protection against water sprayed from all directions. IE resistant to splashes of water. IP65 - water resistant - The 5 stands for protection against low pressure jets of water. IE a pressure washer. IP67 – submersible - Can be temporally submersed in water for short periods of time. From depths of 150mm to 1 metre. IP68 – submersible - Can be left constantly under water.

Q	How many Lumens do I need for a bathroom?
A	Assuming an average bathroom size of 6 ft x 8 ft, the calculation would be as follows: (6 x 8) x 75 = 3,600 Lumens are required to light a bathroom Using the table below, we can see that this level of illumination can be achieved through the use of three-to-four LED bulbs with individual Lumens ratings of 1,100.