Are LED lights good for my bathroom?

Yes, LED lights provide more efficient light for the bathroom. They are also damp-rated and can handle cold and humid environments better than incandescent bulbs. The lights are less prone to overheating and provide the same brightness while providing better maintenance costs and significantly reducing your energy consumption by at least 80%.

Reasons Why LED lights are good for your bathroom

LED lights provide your bathroom with a more energy-efficient alternative, saving you money in the long term. Here are some benefits that LED lights can bring to your bathroom.

Efficient 

Efficiency is important to lighting a space as it requires more energy and money to light up a large space and will ultimately determine how much money you spend on replacing the lights in the future. LED lights are among the most efficient light bulbs, using 50% less energy than traditional fluorescent bulbs. The result is a lightbulb that produces less waste light and will ultimately save a great deal of money, requiring fewer replacements.

Less prone to overheating

LEDs utilize a different lighting method compared to incandescent bulbs, which results in almost no heat production. This means replacing the lights is much easier, and they have a better life span as the majority of their energy is not used to provide light. 

Long Lifespan

LED lights maintain a longer lifespan compared to an incandescent bulb. An average incandescent bulb can provide light for up to a thousand hours, whereas the average LED can last up to fifty thousand hours. This means that depending on how you decide to use the light, an LED can last anywhere from 6-12 years.

Better Design Flexibility

LED lights are very small, allowing them to be fitted into any design or shape you need. They can be combined into a traditional bulb shape, or you can string them into whatever pattern you want. Their flexible size allows them to be placed anywhere.

What is the difference between LED and Incandescent Bulbs?

The primary difference between LED and Incandescent bulbs is the way they provide light. Incandescent bulbs heat a filament to a specific temperature to produce light, whereas LED uses an electrical device that passes currents through it, similar to a battery, producing light. 

Incandescent Pros

• Cheap
• Bright produces a high amount of light
• Widely available

Incandescent Cons

• Inefficient
• Produces a high amount of waste
• More costly longterm

LED lights Pros

• Energy efficient
• Flexible design
• Suitable for any lighting situation
• Low maintenance cost

LED light Cons

• Expensive initial cost
• Emit more blue light, which can disrupt the circadian rhythm

Lighting mistakes to avoid in your bathroom

When selecting lights for your bathroom, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Here are some common lighting mistakes and why you should avoid them:

Ignoring Dimmers

Dimmer switches helps you control your fixtures and the light they output. This is invaluable for early morning or light night usage of your bathroom. In addition to creating a better ambiance, a dimmer will save you energy.

Overlooking CRI

CRI refers to the color rendering index used to describe the color of white light that a fixture produces. The lower the temperature of the light, the warmer the color appears. Conversely, the higher the temperature, the colder the light appears. For your bathroom, its important that you choose a natural light range, somewhere around 2700k-3000k. The larger the space, the higher you want the CRI to be, and vice-versa. Although it may seem complicated, understanding the CRI will impact which lights you should choose for your space.

Not including enough light

Insufficient lighting can make your bathroom seem sparse and make small tasks difficult. The answer to this problem is simple: layer your lighting to get the most out of your bathroom. You want to strike a balance between task lighting, ambient lighting, and accent lighting. For example, task lighting is great for your mirror/vanity, whereas accent lighting is great around your fixtures such as your sink, bathtub or even the door. 

Including too much light

On the flip side, too much lighting can make your bathroom appear cluttered and visually unappealing. Contrasting and conflicting lighting sources will make it difficult to perform simple tasks and ruin your bathroom’s ambiance. This problem can be fixed by creating a lighting plan and mapping out your lighting sources before installation. 

Best LED light brands

When it comes to shopping for LED lights, there are quite a few brands to choose from:

• Abra Lighting.
• GE
• Philips
• Ecosmart
• Tala
• Feit
• Access.
• AFX.
• Allegri.
• Besa.
• Bruck Lighting.
• Cerno.
• Craftmade.

What kind of light bulbs goes in a vanity?

When selecting a light bulb for your vanity, you want one that provides general illumination or task lighting. LED lights are the best choice for a bathroom vanity as they are damp-rated and work well in a high-humidity environment. The bulbs are highly energy efficient and produce a warm light ideal for makeup application. 

Eric Jensen

Eric is the founder and president of Badeloft USA. He has been the president of Badeloft’s US division for over ten years and oversees all marketing and branding aspects of Badeloftusa.com.
His expertise lies in small business development, sales, and home and bathroom industry trends and information.

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