You have some options. But first, what you MUST do:
- The light(s) need to be rated for the bathroom (it will be an IP rating)
- If its a straight swap its quite simple, but if you are adding lights then it must be notified to building control
Your options:
You can put any light fitting in a bathroom.
Yes, even a chandelier. Of course... with a chandelier we would need to have that outside the zone and ideally where you cant touch it... So.. 4 meter high ceilings?
The most common options are:
- a single light in the bathroom: This must be IP rated (ingress protection). There are different zones in a bathroom where different light fittings can be placed. Generally though, the minimum protection rating should be IP44
- Downlights: This is the most popular option. Why? Because the saying less is more doesn't apply here. More downlights in a bathroom is better because bathrooms are better when there is good strong light, and that often means 4+ downlights. Downlights should be IP rated just like ceiling lights
- Wall lights: Are you one of those? These are probably the least common but they do exist. Mostly an ugly shaver light but some wall lights are made for the bathroom. They will need to have shields over the lamps. They look nice over a mirror but shouldn't be used as the only light source.
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