The lighting in a dressing room, key to clearly appreciating the details
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Interior decoration professionals regularly face questions related to the most appropriate lighting for small dressing rooms or rooms that have been adapted for this use. They are points of a house that should not be oblivious to the correct lighting needs. In fact, they require taking into account certain specific aspects so that the human eye perceives the same thing with the light in the dressing room and the natural light when it has already gone outside.
1 The key is in the details
Natural light is the best resource for lighting a dressing room, but it is not always possible. Either because of the absence of windows or because it is also used at night. Therefore, the type of light installed inside should be white, neutral and warm, because it is as important not to distort the colors of the clothes as it is to feel comfortable when you are inside. The selected lighting also has the mission of conveying the image of an accessible and orderly dressing room.
2 LED ceiling or several downlights?
Although there will be exceptions, small dressing rooms are the most common. The conception of this space is varied and can range from cabinets with larger measurements than usual, to the creation of a central space surrounded by independent cabinets. There are many options. Depending on the space selected and the arrangement of furniture, you can choose to place a single point of light using LED ceiling lights. The great advantage is that it does not require modifications to the ceilings or touching the electrical installation. When you opt for a single central light point, you have to choose LED bulbs with enough power to illuminate the entire dressing room. Although there is the possibility of choosing addressable or fixed lights, if only one central point is installed, the ideal is that it can be directed to different differentiated spaces for greater comfort.
3 Several light points for a dressing room
Depending on the dimensions of the dressing room, a single central light may be insufficient. Hence, another range of options opens up thanks to recessed LED spotlights or LED Downlights. They are lighting options that lend themselves to joint installation, since each one illuminates a specific point. For example, you can install a recessed spotlight on each cabinet or compartment, taking into account that there should be no more than one meter of separation between the light point and the cabinet itself. As for specific measures, you can never forget the minimum separation distances between the different lights. Another good recommendation is that they be adjustable to have greater freedom of movement within the dressing room.
4 Can LED strips be installed?
They are a fantastic option for small dressing rooms and can be used regardless of the previous option chosen (one or several light points). The great advantage of LED strips is that they enhance and combine very well with the elements of a dressing room: the shelves, bars or drawers. Due to its ease of installation, you can experiment by installing above or below any of these corners to find the most beautiful decorative option.
5 Are there any more recommendations for lighting a dressing room?
Decoration experts recommend placing vertical elements such as mirrors (always very tall and narrow) so that the feeling is greater than when we did not have them.
6 Low houses, equally low furniture
- It is advisable to avoid the play of light and shadow at all costs so as not to distort the colors of clothing, for example. To avoid generating shadows, the distribution of furniture and lights is essential.
- You must be clear in advance to get it right. Very bright lights or those that are closer to yellow are not the most suitable for illuminating it.
- When you choose to install several light points within the dressing room, they should all be the same shade.
- If there is no space for built-in options due to the absence of ceilings or false ceilings, the LED track lights They are an option to consider.
