Lighting ideas for large mirror over bathroom sink

[kez1]

Hi,

Anyone any creative lighting ideas (LEDs ? ) for existing large rectangular mirror (720mm wide x 1240mm high) over bathroom sink ?

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• kez1
• 31 Jul 2013
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Do not want to use these

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• kez1
• 31 Jul 2013
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Thanks

K ez

 

[skotl]

I'm not a spark so don't know whether there are restrictions, but what about LED downlights in the ceiling?

 

[kez1]

Thanks Skoti,

... as long as at least IP44 rated it is ok .... I may well fit roof lighting. U have any LED ideas. Want no heat becasue of rockwool above ceiling plasterboard.

Anyone other ideas such as around mirror lighting or roof lighting ?

 

[skotl]

We're in the process of having 3-LED GU10s fitted in the kitchen and, although they're not IP65, I've been surprised at how cool they run (as they're currently hanging loose while I paint the ceiling!).

I did a quick trawl on Amazon of LED IP65 GU10s; http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=gu10+led+ip

 

[kez1]

Thank you Skoti,

GU10 down spots could be fine.

I even have nice GU10 LED bulbs ready to use. These run very cold. Nothing remotely like scorching 50 watt halogen bulbs.

Anyone any ideas for around mirror lighting ?

 

[securespark]

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[riveralt]

I even have nice GU10 LED bulbs ready to use. These run very cold. Nothing remotely like scorching 50 watt halogen bulbs.

Indeed not but you still must follow the manufacturers instructions regarding the free air distance around the lamp unit and don't forget what the heat sink at the rear is for - unless you want adidas fingers

As for your lighting unit - it will all depend on the amount of money you are prepared to pay and the style you want.
You might consider replacing the mirror with one that has built in led lighting already such as these:

http://www.ip44-lights.co.uk/ip44-mirrors.htm

Or something that sits atop your current mirror.

http://www.ip44-lights.co.uk/reflex-ref0950.htm

There are others available with a simple google search.

 

[bernardgreen]

Try googling images with this ""dressing room mirror"

 

[kez1]

Thank you Riveralt ...

Lots of ideas there ... there are some nice downlights. Yes I need to look to ambient space around any downlights.

Thanks ...

K ez

 

[kez1]

Thank you Bernard !

I googled
"dressing room mirror" led
and got lots of ideas
www.lightingstyles.co.uk/bathroom_lighting.htm
www.illuminated-mirrors.uk.com/browse.htm?gclid=CJ25-u_62bgCFe_LtAod73IAoQ
I clicked on the images tab and got even more

I also googled
bathroom mirror led
and clicked on the images tab and got even more

Next time i will buy with built in lighting, though mirrors are now up,
so am interested to find method to LED light around

Thanks again

K ez

 

[stem]

Unless it's purely for decorative reasons, the lights would be better at the side of, and at the same level as your face. The idea is that they illuminate your face which is reflected in the mirror. Overhead lights will leave your face in shadow.

For good reason the old stage make up mirrors had a row of light bulbs down either side.

Today, modern versions are available, many suitable for use in a bathroom

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• stem
• 1 Aug 2013
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It is important that they are correctly installed and suitable for the appropriate electrical zone in which they are located.

 

[Lectrician]

http://goo.gl/KhOosr

 

[skotl]

Unless it's purely for decorative reasons, the lights would be better at the side of, and at the same level as your face. The idea is that they illuminate your face which is reflected in the mirror. Overhead lights will leave your face in shadow.

For good reason the old stage make up mirrors had a row of light bulbs down either side.

Today, modern versions are available, many suitable for use in a bathroom

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• stem
• 1 Aug 2013
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It is important that they are correctly installed and suitable for the appropriate electrical zone in which they are located.

That's a good point, but looking at the OP's original picture it looks like the sink would push anyone standing in front of the mirror back by ~2ft so downlights in the ceiling, 6-8" away from the wall (assuming that's compliant!) would have a similar effect without being as prominent as wall-mounted lights.