There are many great ways to incorporate lighting into your bathroom. LED lights have become a staple in the lighting industry due to the quality of the lights and their energy saving benefits. This is article is a comprehensive guide for incorporating led lights into the different fixtures of your bathroom.
LED Lighted Wall Mirrors
LED bathroom mirrors are bathroom fixtures that are becoming more and more popular among consumers. Wall mounted mirrors are generally rectangular or in an oval/circle shape. The difference between the two basically comes down to personal preference. The main benefit of having an LED lighted mirror is the two for one deal of having a mirror with light built into it. This can come in the form of a wall mirror, medicine cabinet. LED lighting is not only increasingly popular, but it is starting to become a mainstream staple bathroom component. Wall mirrors are an essential component to every bathroom, especially ones with a LED light built into it, so make sure the one you choose is the perfect fit for your bathroom design.
Medicine Cabinets With LED Lighted Mirrors
Sometimes, the best option is to combine two fixtures in one for the sake of both convenience and design. The medicine cabinet will provide your vanity area with extra storage space, as well as a beautiful new fixture for the area. In addition, the mirrored face will help to combine the two useful features. On top of that, LED lighting will provide sufficient lighting for your everyday tasks. To take it a step further, you can recess the medicine cabinet to make the mirror almost flush with the wall.
LED Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
Another very popular way to incorporated LED lighting into a mirror is the magnifying mirror. Magnifying mirrors are generally mounted on a countertop or on the wall, making them easily placed anywhere in your bathroom. Lighting on magnifying mirrors gives you a clearer view of what you are looking at in your mirror, especially if your bathroom lacks sufficient lighting. These lighted mirrors are available in several different designs, giving you the flexibility to choose any style you want. Aside from the lighting on the mirror, you don't want to overlook the magnification that is just as important. Magnification factors typically come in factors of 3x, 5x and 7x but you can usually find other factors of magnification in order to incorporate your perfect mirror.
Wall Mounted LED Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
Depending on the type of bathroom design you are working with, certain magnifying mirrors will work better than others. However, some LED lighted magnifying mirrors can work in almost any situation. Wall mounted LED lighted magnifying mirrors are perfect for basically any design, mainly due to the versatility they offer. For example, they can be mounted on the wall, inside a medicine cabinet and essentially anywhere else they can fit. In addition to that, they can have extendable arms, accordion style arms or even multi-jointed arms. In terms of power, they can be battery powered, plug-in or hardwired in most cases.
Freestanding LED Lighted Magnifying Mirrors
Much like wall mounted LED lighted magnifying mirror, freestanding magnifying mirrors are also very versatile. In terms of installation, freestanding magnifying mirrors can be placed essentially anywhere you have space. Unlike a wall mounted mirror, you don't have to make any commitment. Depending on the power method, you may need to be close to an outlet, but it you choose a battery powered option, you have much more freedom. The mirror face can be on a pivot or have extendable/bendable arms.
Powering LED Lighted Mirrors
LED lighted mirrors can be powered in a number of different ways. Each of these methods will have benefits and drawbacks, but all of them are incredibly effective and reliable in high quality mirrors. Depending on the size and installation type of the mirror, these methods could vary. In general, there are three ways to power LED lighted mirrors. Battery power, plug-in and hardwiring methods are the most common ways to power a LED lighted mirror due to reasons of practicality and convenience.
Battery Powered LED Lighted Mirrors
Typically used in magnifying makeup mirrors, the battery powered option is definitely worthy of consideration. Because LED lighting is so efficient, you most likely will not need to change or replace the batteries very much, if at all. One of the most attractive benefits of battery powered magnifying mirrors is the versatility in terms of where they can be positioned. Because they do not need a wire for power, they can be placed essentially anywhere in your bathroom for optimal convenience.
Hardwired LED Lighted Mirrors
Hardwired LED lighted mirrors are excellent options as well, but for different reasons. Firstly, the hardwiring allows for consistent and constant power without having to worry about batteries or a plug. However, this will restrict the amount of places you can place the mirror. This isn't too big of an issue, because your vanity area is generally where your mirrors will be.
Plug-In LED Lighted Mirrors
Similar to hardwired mirrors, plug-in LED lighted mirrors require external power to operate. There are few great benefits of plug-in mirrors that make them so common. For starters, they do not have to remain in one spot, like hardwired mirrors. However, they will need to be near an outlet of course. In addition, they are easy to set up. Simply plug it in and you are ready to go.
Cost Benefits
LED lighting is becoming more and more common in many bathrooms. It has proven to be both cheaper, longer lasting and more effective than traditional lighting. LED lights are extremely efficient as far as energy usage goes, consuming up to 90% less power than traditional lighting. Since the electricity usage is dramatically lower than traditional lighting, the power cost is lower. In addition, you generally will never have to replace LED lights as they last up to 50,000 hours. Another beneficial addition is that the mirrors themselves can range anywhere on the cost spectrum. Of course, the higher end mirrors will be a little more expensive, but definitely worth the price. In general, you will most likely pay more up front, but you will definitely experience the benefits for years to come.
Additional Benefits
LED lighting comes with a number of benefits that other types of lighting do not offer. First, LED lights do not heat up as much as incandescent lighting, making them safer to the touch. Along with safety, LED lights are often brighter and directional. This means that they can accentuate parts of your bathroom effectively and efficiently. This is a great benefit in addition to other bathroom lighting. As mentioned before, one of the best benefits of LED lighting is how it is being increasingly incorporated with other fixtures such as mirrors and medicine cabinets, giving you a few more options as to how to light your bathroom without using only ceiling lights.
Versatility of LED Lighted Mirrors
Not only can LED lights be used in your bathroom effectively, but they can be used in many other ways in your house. Lighted wall mirrors or lighted magnifying mirrors can be used in the bedroom as well as the bathroom. In general LED lighting can be used in any room, the popular choices being the kitchen, bathroom and living room, due to the directional aspect of LEDs.
Final Note
LED lighting is very cost efficient and effective for long term lighting situations. It offers a long lasting solution for lighting no matter where it is in your house.