Using LED strip lights in your bathroom adds a great touch and improves ambient lighting but also offers a practical light output.
There are numerous places within a bathroom where LED strip lights can be installed. For example, around mirrors, below a wall-hung vanity or in shower niches, just to name a few.
Not only do they add a design feature but they have some practical uses as well. When used in conjunction with a sensor they are extremely useful for small children, or anyone really that enters the bathroom during the night. The light output is ample for nighttime use, thus meaning no need to turn on bright lights that wake or disturb other family members.
Other benefits include:
Safety
One of the main advantages of LED strip lighting or LED bathroom lighting, in general, is their safety given that these lights use a lower voltage. Silicon waterproof LED strip lights can resist rain and water splashes, and therefore can be used in wet or outdoor environments including kitchens, bathrooms, patios and pool areas. These lights do not radiate harmful heat like halogen and incandescent bulbs. The carbon emission of LEDs is also very low, making them an even safer option to use.
Long Life
LED lights are sturdy and can last a long time. They are able to operate in some cases, for 40,000 to 50,000 hours. This would be the equivalent of leaving a light on for years and never turning it off. After a long time of use, the lights will begin to dim. This process does not occur overnight and is only noticeable as the lights reach the end of their life.
Environmentally Friendly
LED lights are also eco-friendly, as they are free from harmful chemicals. LED lighting does not contain mercury or lead, and thus is environmentally pleasant. The innovation reduces greenhouse gas emissions and contributes favourably to the environment. Unlike compact fluorescent lamps or CFL bulbs, LED lights do not require special precautions when disposing of them, and are recyclable.
Cost Saving
Since LED light strips last a long time and don’t use much energy, they don’t cost you a lot to keep. In addition to the green advantage of not requiring a lot of energy, this saves you money because you don’t have to keep buying new lights. According to the Environment and Energy Department in Australia, LEDs can be as much as 7 times more efficient than the typical incandescent or traditional halogen bulbs. This means lower power consumption, which translates to lower energy costs. Like LED downlights and LED panels, LED strip lights are energy efficient and use more than 90 percent of the energy produced.
Atmosphere
The bathroom is an area where we take lengthy baths and showers, relax, unwind and also take away the tension of the day. LED bathroom lights can be modified to alter colours, and also some fixtures additionally enable lowering the lights according to your needs.
With the use of LED lights, the bathroom can be given the ideal ambiance to match the state of mind.
