How to light up the bathroom mirror in a practical way


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Lighting the bathroom mirror correctly is essential to make-up, comb and do any other activity with ease. To illuminate the bathroom mirror there are different solutions, to be combined with the style of the furnishings to obtain a better aesthetic result. Here is a guide to understanding first of all how to connect the bathroom mirror and how to illuminate the bathroom mirror to enhance the environment and achieve better brightness.

How to connect the bathroom mirror light

Before seeing which lights to choose to illuminate the bathroom mirror, we discover how to connect the light to the bathroom mirror. If the light switches and sockets are positioned on the mirror, first turn off the main switch and then open the box that housed the switch. From the junction box, lay three cables: phase (black), neutral (blue) and earth (yellow-green), long enough to reach above the mirror, and prepare them for the connections, which are made by joining the wires in hood-type terminals so as not to be able to accidentally bump them.

How to illuminate the bathroom mirror with side sconces

Lighting the bathroom mirror with two side lamps is a nice idea to have a perfect light and solve any possible problem of low light. By side lamps, we also mean the wall lamps, available in numerous versions and models, with light upwards, downwards, up & down, and also with various shapes and sizes, obviously to be chosen based on the style of the furnishings and preferences.

Glass lamps are also very beautiful, ideal for producing a direct luminous effect that perfectly illuminates the face and allows you to wear makeup, shave and do any other operation. The power of the lamps should be chosen according to the size of the mirror and this is another aspect that should not be underestimated.

How to illuminate bathroom mirror with recessed or adjustable spotlights

The choice of lighting the bathroom mirror with LED spotlight is one of the most common solutions. You can create a plasterboard housing or false ceiling right above the mirror, where you can place a series of recessed spotlights that project light towards the sink. It must be said that bathroom kits are often sold that include both mirror and lighting. In this case, however, extra light can always be used to supplement the existing one.

The best thing to do to get good lighting is to choose a fairly strong light. If the spotlight needs to be mounted next to the mirror, it is preferable to choose it adjustable, so as to be able to direct the light beam according to the needs and to have a perfect yield in every situation. To obtain a uniform the result, two spotlights must be installed on the sides of the mirror, so that both can be turned towards the person and ensure uniform and diffused lighting.

 Replacing halogen lamp bathroom mirror

The halogen lamp is widely used at home and remains one of the preferred solutions because it gives off a brighter light without altering the colors. This is why this type of lamp is often found in bathroom wall lights or spotlights. But how to change bathroom mirror halogen lamp when it no longer works? First of all, we must act with caution and obtain a new halogen lamp. Wait for the halogen lamp to cool completely, then gently unscrew it, and with the same attention screw on the other one taking care not to break it. Sometimes the lamp is inserted into support that must be unscrewed with a screwdriver and then screwed on during assembly.


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