LED bathroom light bars

Count on a bar slightly shorter than the mirror, a neutral white around 4000 K and a model whose protection rating is stated as suitable for a damp room: these three markers decide comfort. This collection brings together bathroom LED strip lights, slim, to place above a mirror, under a shelf or on the ceiling, wired or rechargeable.

• How to choose
• Where to install
• What length
• Wireless
• LED bulbs
• Installation and care
• WC and small room
• Elsewhere in the home

How to choose a bathroom LED strip light

First choose the area to light: above a mirror, the bar stays slim and lights the face without glare; under a shelf or on the ceiling, it can be wider. Then check the length, the light colour and the protection rating stated on the product page, because the room is damp.

Bathroom LED strip light: what it is for day to day

Three uses come up again and again. In front of the mirror, the line of light removes shadows from the face when shaving or applying make-up. Under a wall unit, it lights the vanity top without leaning into the void. In the evening, a discreet bar sets the mood and replaces an over-bright ceiling light. Find all our LED bars here, and more broadly the lighting range.

Bathroom light bar: choosing the right light colour

Around 4000 K, neutral white renders colours without a yellow cast, which helps in front of a mirror. Warm white, between 2700 and 3000 K, suits the evening and small wet rooms better; in the living room it relaxes, while a neutral white renders colours faithfully for reading. Cool white is reserved for LED bars for garages and work rooms.

Where to install a bathroom LED strip light

Three positions come up again and again: above the mirror to light the face, under a shelf or wall unit to light the surface without cast shadow, and on the ceiling for general light. Each area calls for a different fixing and protection rating.

Bathroom mirror LED strip light: the right position

Place the bar above the mirror, high enough for the source to stay out of your field of vision: generally about twenty centimetres above the top edge, or just in front of it. Facing downwards, it lights the face without reflecting the source into your eyes. On a narrow vanity top, a vertical wall light completes the bar. See the Designix lighting range.

Bathroom ceiling LED strip light: lighting the whole room

On the ceiling, the bar takes over from the ceiling light and provides general light. It goes in the centre of the room or along the path, and can serve as a night light. The same principle exists under a base unit or a worktop, in LED bars for kitchens.

What length of LED strip light: 60, 80 or 120 cm?

Length is decided by the width of the mirror or unit to be lit: a bar slightly shorter than the mirror avoids overhang, a longer bar lights a wider area. Measure before choosing between 60, 80 and 120 cm.

Bathroom LED strip light 80 cm: for a single mirror

80 cm matches a single mirror and a classic vanity top: the light covers the area without spilling onto the walls. It is the format that leaves the least shadow when you stand at the centre of the basin. Measure the width of your mirror then take off a few centimetres, and you have your length.

Bathroom LED strip light 120 cm: above a large mirror

120 cm suits a large mirror or two basins: a single bar lights the whole length of the surface. Check the weight and the anchor points before drilling. For a shelf or a small mirror, 60 cm is enough, and remember to locate the socket before fixing.

Wireless bathroom LED strip light: how to light without a socket

A rechargeable bar goes where no socket is available: under a shelf, in a cupboard, in front of a mirror, without running a cable. It moves and recharges. Battery life and brightness vary from one model to another, compare the product page of each bar before choosing.

Wireless bathroom LED strip light: rooms without sockets

In an old bathroom, the socket is rarely in the right place. The wireless bar sticks or screws where light is missing, then recharges on a socket in the next room. Under a shelf, in front of a secondary mirror, in a toilet cupboard, it helps without any building work. See the rechargeable LED bars.

Rechargeable or wired: what it changes day to day

A wired model lights continuously, without thinking about the battery, and suits a room used every day. A rechargeable one comes off and moves, but needs regular charging and a cable to store. The two combine well: a wired model at the mirror, cable-free models for extra light.

Is it a good idea to install LED bulbs in the bathroom?

Yes, provided the fitting suits the room: humidity calls for a stated protection rating suited to the area and proper sealing. An LED bulb gives off little heat and uses less than a halogen one. On an LED bar, the lighting is integrated: there is no bulb to change.

LED bulb or integrated LED bar in a damp room

An integrated bar avoids the weak point of an open fitting: no socket exposed to steam, no bulb to change. A ceiling light with an LED bulb remains possible in a well-ventilated room, if the manufacturer states a suitable protection rating. For other rooms, see the lighting for the whole home.

Humidity and steam: what to check

The closer you get to the shower, the higher the protection rating must be: above the mirror or the basin, a stated IP44 is often enough, in the shower volume you look for a higher rating. Also check that the bar is sealed and that the fixings hold up to steam. All our bathroom lighting meets this.

How to install and care for an LED strip light in a damp room

It all depends on the model: screwed, adhesive or magnetic fixing, with or without a power supply to connect. Locate the position of the mirror or unit, clean and dry the surface before fitting. For care, a soft cloth is enough.

Bathroom light bar: preparing the surface

Degrease and dry the wall before sticking, adhesive holds poorly on a dusty or damp surface. For a screw-fixed model, mark the height with a level, mark the holes then fix. If an electrical connection is needed, entrust it to a professional: the rest of the installation needs no special tool.

Cleaning an LED bar without damaging it

Switch the light off, then wipe with a soft cloth, without abrasive product or scouring sponge. A glass cleaner applied to the cloth, never directly on the bar, removes traces of steam and soap. On long lengths, care follows the same steps as for workshop lighting.

What light for a WC or a small wet room?

In a WC, the lighting stays discreet and easy to clean: a slim wall bar above a small mirror, or a compact ceiling light, is enough to light the room. Choose a model suited to humidity and a light that does not hurt the eyes.

WC light: where to place it

In a room without a window, general light comes from the ceiling, in the centre or slightly in front of the mirror. A small bar above the mirror completes the set for the face. For a night light, low intensity avoids waking the whole house.

LED ceiling light or wall bar

The ceiling light lights the whole room at once and suits small spaces. The wall bar takes up less space and frames the mirror area. In a narrow room, combine the two rather than multiplying sources on the ceiling. The LED bars for bedrooms show the same principle in a small space.

And elsewhere in the home: kitchen, bedroom, garage?

The same family of LED bars serves elsewhere: under the wall units of a kitchen, at the head of a bed in a bedroom, on the ceiling of a garage. The principle does not change, only the length, the protection rating and the power supply adapt to the place.

LED chandelier and powerful LED ceiling light in living rooms

In a living room or dining room, height governs everything: above a table, the fitting comes down to light the surface without blocking the view of the guests; a large chandelier is reserved for high ceilings, hallways, living rooms, stairwells. In a bedroom, a discreet light at the head of the bed replaces the bedside lamp.

Modern kitchen decor: highlighting worktops

Under the wall units, a rigid bar draws a clean line and lights the surface without cast shadow: it is the move that structures a modern kitchen decor. For a shower niche or the back of a unit, a strip follows the shape. The detail of the formats can be read in lighting a worktop.

Measure your mirror, note the available width and the position of the socket: these three pieces of information are enough to choose between a wired bar and a rechargeable model. This collection has 16 LED bars. Secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service for any question before or after purchase. For other rooms, browse the rest of our selection.

Frequently asked questions about bathroom LED strip lights