What is this IP????? It stands for Ingress Protection – and it’s a rating that classifies light fittings (and lots of other things) for their suitability for use in different locations based on how or if water and/or dust can get into the fitting where the electricity is.
Read moreAustralian Bathroom Lighting Requirements, ZONES and IP Ratings
Bathrooms have ZONES in the Australian Standards, which tell us what lighting can and can’t be used within certain distances of water sources. There are 3 zones – and each one has different requirements.
Here’s the snapshot breakdown of your lighting ZONES and what lighting can live in them…
Read moreDesigning a stylish, yet functional Lighting Plan for your BATHROOM
With bathrooms becoming larger and more elaborate, proper lighting design is essential to making the most of the space - so don’t leave your light to chance, take the time to consider how you want to feel and function in your bathroom at different times of the day. By putting as much thought into your lighting design as you do the tiles and tap ware, you will end up with a bathroom that inspires - every day.
Read moreMirror Mirror on the Wall LIGHT me up so I can see ALL - Bathroom Lighting Design
The notion of perfect mirror lighting is really quite simple - you need to have the light BETWEEN your face and the mirror to chase those shadows away and let you see yourself in all your glory! But how you achieve that is the bigger question?
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