Good bathroom lighting has three layers: ambient (general room light), task (mirror lighting for grooming), and atmosphere (plinth, panel, and cove lighting). Most bathrooms get the first layer right. The second and third are where LED strips earn their place.
Mirror Lighting Done Right
Side-mounted strips at face height, running vertically either side of the mirror, produce even, shadow-free light for grooming. This is the professional hotel standard — significantly more flattering than any overhead source. Use 3000K warm white.
The Plinth Effect
A warm strip light at plinth level under a wall-hung vanity creates a floating effect that is one of the most effective and affordable bathroom upgrades available. Indirect, simple to install, and the result looks expensive.
Getting the IP Rating Right
Bathroom zones exist for a reason. Use IP65 for anything within the bath or shower zone. Our bathroom installation guide covers the zones in detail — read it before specifying.
Browse Lumily LED's IP65 strip range and aluminium profiles — everything you need to light a bathroom properly.