LED tubes for bathroom

Place a bathroom LED tube directly above the mirror and, if the wall allows, two vertical tubular wall lights on either side: shadows disappear from the face. Three points then decide the model: colour temperature, socket and protection rating.

• Which LED for a bathroom
• Lighting a mirror
• Warm white or cool white
• Which tube length
• Which protection rating
• Installing an LED strip light
• Wall light, ceiling light or chandelier
• Toilets, hallway and small rooms

Which LED for a bathroom?

In a bathroom, a low-consumption LED is enough. Warm white 2700-3500 K gives a soft light around the mirror, cool white 4500-6500 K makes tones sharper for shaving or applying make-up. The socket is chosen according to the light fitting already installed: integrated LED, G4, E14, E27 or GU10, all present in the selection.

LED strip light or bathroom LED tube: what are the differences?

The bathroom LED tube takes the elongated shape of a strip light and is fixed to the wall with the same reference points, but it gives off little heat and uses less energy. The tubular format appears throughout the selection, in straight, twisted or double versions, which makes it possible to follow the line of a mirror or a wall. To broaden your search, the full range of LED tubes brings together these formats and their variants.

Integrated LED, G4, E14 or GU10: what this changes when buying

An integrated LED is replaced with the whole light fitting: practical for achieving a very fine line, less flexible if you like changing bulbs. G4 and E14 fit small formats, GU10 is used for adjustable spots, E27 for larger models. Check the socket of the existing support before ordering a wall light on its own.

How to light a bathroom mirror with a strip light or a bathroom LED tube?

A bathroom LED tube placed above the mirror lights the face without casting shadows. Two vertical tubes on either side give symmetrical light and erase hollows under the eyes. In the selection, tubular wall lights come in 40 x 10 cm or 16.2 cm wide, or in heights from 30 to 55 cm, in ribbed, opal or striped glass.

A horizontal tube above the mirror

Placed at face height, a horizontal tube covers the full width of the mirror and leaves both hands free. the Cannelia ribbed glass tube at 16.2 cm fits a small mirror, with its E14 socket and gold finish. Ribbed glass diffuses the light and prevents direct glare in the glass.

Two vertical tubes on either side of the mirror

When the mirror is wide, two vertical wall lights light both sides of the face. the Luminéa Chic opal double tube wall light measures 40 x 10 cm and takes G4 bulbs, in warm white as well as cool white. The Valeris model, in striped glass at 30 or 55 cm high, plays the same tune with an E14 socket.

Warm white or cool white: which light colour to choose?

Warm white 2700-3500 K gives a soft light, close to the filament bulb, pleasant at the start and end of the day. Cool white 4500-6500 K makes tones sharper and makes shaving or applying make-up easier. Neutral white 3500-4500 K remains the rarest in the selection.

Warm white 2700-3500 K for a gentle bathroom

This is the most common temperature in the selection, and the one that suits a family bathroom switched on late in the evening. The same shade works elsewhere: when looking for a light colour for a living room, staying between 2700 and 3500 K keeps a restful atmosphere. a light fitting suited to each room is often chosen on this single criterion.

Cool white 4500-6500 K for precision

This temperature equips a good number of tubular models and suits above a washbasin or a worktop, where you want to see clearly. Many wall lights in the selection offer both temperatures: you keep control of the atmosphere without changing the light fitting. For a bathroom combined with a kitchen, modern kitchen decor follows the same logic.

Which bathroom LED tube length for a bathroom: 60 cm or more?

The length follows the wall to be dressed. The tubular wall lights in the selection cover 16.2 cm, 18 to 50 cm, 30 or 55 cm, and up to 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 cm for the Aelira wall light, rated IP44. A longer tube lights a wider area without multiplying light points on the ceiling.

A short tube for a simple mirror

On a washbasin mirror, a 16 to 40 cm tube is enough: it stays discreet and is placed at face height. Measure the width of the glass before ordering, then keep a few centimetres on each side so the light spills beyond the frame. Cannelia and the smallest format of Rayon de Lumière meet this need.

A long tube to dress a wall or a large bathroom

On a large wall or in a spacious bathroom, an 80, 100 or 120 cm tube replaces two small wall lights. the Aelira IP44 tubular wall light comes in these five heights, with integrated LED and metal, with a choice of warm white or cool white.

IP20, IP44, IP65: which protection rating for the bathroom?

The protection rating describes the resistance of the light fitting to dust and water. In the selection, IP20 concerns the vast majority of models and suits areas away from splashes, while IP44 and IP65 target places exposed to splashes or jets. waterproof LED tubes for damp rooms group together these references.

Around the washbasin and mirror

Away from the water point, an IP20 wall light is enough: this is the case for most tubular models in the selection, including the Symphonie Lumineuse twisted tube and the Cannelia wall light. The key is to prevent a wet hand from reaching the light fitting, so fix it slightly back from the basin.

Near the shower: when to move to IP44 or IP65

The closer you get to the shower or bathtub, the higher the rating must be. On the models rated IP44 and IP65 in the selection, the body of the light fitting is designed to receive splashes. models rated IP44 and IP65

Near the shower: when to move to IP44 or IP65

The closer you get to the shower or bathtub, the higher the rating must be. Two families in the selection are designed to receive splashes: the references rated IP44 and IP65, including the LuminMotion outdoor wall light at 26 x 12 cm. If your light fitting is already installed as IP20, simply move it away from the water zone rather than drilling a new point.

How to install a bathroom LED strip light, with a plug or with a switch?

A tubular wall light is fixed to the wall on a flush-mounted box, or plugged into a socket controlled by a wall switch. Cut the power at the circuit breaker before any connection and, if the power supply does not exist where you want it, entrust the work to an installer.

Fixing the tube: height and alignment with the mirror

First mark the centre of the mirror, then align the body on it. A vertical wall light is placed at about one third of the height of the mirror, on each side. Drill at the dimensions of the light fitting, with a plug suited to the surface, and check with a spirit level before tightening.

Power supply: existing socket or wall switch

A plug-in model connects directly, a wired model requires a supply behind the box. Some models in the selection accept a dimmer, which makes it possible to lower the intensity in the evening without changing the bulb. the Symphonie Lumineuse twisted tube offers this adjustment, with two light temperatures.

Powerful LED wall light, ceiling light or LED chandelier: how to choose?

A powerful LED wall light alone lights a whole wall, an LED ceiling light covers the whole room, and an LED chandelier is mainly justified in high volumes. In a bathroom, the tubular wall light remains the most appropriate format, with the ceiling light as a complement.

Reading power and temperature before buying

Power indicates what the light fitting consumes, temperature what it shows. A slim wall light is enough above a mirror, a wide model lights more wall. the Rayon de Lumière vertical tube wall light comes in 18, 40 or 50 cm to adjust this coverage.

When the ceiling light complements the bathroom LED tube

If the bathroom has no window or is large, a wall light alone leaves dark areas. A flat ceiling light then takes over in the centre of the room: the Zénith Chic LED ceiling light comes in a dimmable version, in warm white as well as cool white. In a narrow room, it remains unnecessary.

Which light fitting for a toilet, a hallway or a small bathroom?

In a toilet or a hallway, a vertical tubular wall light takes up little space and lights without cluttering the wall. The selection offers tubes from 16.2 cm to 55 cm, in black, gold or copper metal. A chandelier or a pendant brings nothing there, for lack of space.

Toilets and hallways: favour the vertical wall light

On a 60 cm wall, a vertical tube of 30 to 55 cm occupies the height without blocking the way. Warm white light is enough for a toilet, and a ribbed glass wall light softens the source. LED tubes for linear lighting

On a 60 cm wall, a vertical tube of 30 to 55 cm occupies the height without blocking the way. Warm white light is enough in a toilet, and ribbed glass softens the source. Formats close to LED tubes for linear lighting also suit a long hallway, placed in a row.

Large chandelier and dining room chandelier: when they replace the tube

Under a high ceiling, a large chandelier advantageously replaces several small wall lights. Above a table, a dining room chandelier is placed about 75 cm from the tabletop, depending on the height of the guests. The same lighting logic applies elsewhere: our full range of light fittings covers the living room, the entrance and the living areas. For a workshop or a garage, garage and workshop lighting requires longer and more numerous tubes, and outside, outdoor LED tubes take over on a terrace.

Ordering a bathroom LED tube

Before confirming, note three measurements: the width of the mirror, the height available above the washbasin and the location of the socket or cable. These three figures reduce the choice to a few models, with no risk of return. For daily use, aim for an integrated LED wall light, in warm white for the room and cool white above the mirror. One last point if the bathroom adjoins the kitchen: worktop lighting and bathroom wall lights are chosen on the same criteria, socket, length and temperature. You can also consult bathroom light fittings for non-tubular models. Secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service: the 2-year warranty covers the entire selection, without exception.

Frequently asked questions about bathroom LED tubes