The sauna lights are often not very bright, but the lighting in the sauna room is emphasised by the atmosphere of the sauna. Indirect lighting is preferable in the sauna. Suitable light for the sauna is provided by LED profiles and small solid aluminium bulbs suitable for the heat of the sauna. Bathroom lighting requires suitable moisture-resistant LED panels and LED spotlights. The dimming feature provides additional comfort of use.
Sauna lighting
Sauna lighting must take into account heat and humidity. Usually, the sauna lights are a combination of both the sauna room itself and the bathroom. Today, there are many different styles of bathroom lighting available, as LED luminaires can easily be made watertight on the room side, allowing them to be installed close to the water point. In a sauna, on the other hand, LED lights are not at their best, so there is less choice when it comes to lighting the sauna. Especially higher up, for example at the wall/ceiling interface, where the sauna temperature rises above 60 degrees, it is advisable to keep light sources as small as possible and protected from heat. You can choose from our range of 1W spotlights for your sauna.
Led ribbon for sauna
In a fireplace, LED lighting is usually a warm-toned LED strip of 7.2 W/m that matches the warm white wood tone of 3 000 Kelvin. The tape is always installed in a thermally conductive and watertight aluminium profile (with a lid). In this case, the LED strip does not need to be waterproof, i.e. silicone-coated. Moisture protection will reduce the thermal performance of the tape to some extent, depending on the performance of the tape and the thickness of the silicone coating. Led tape is heat-resistant, but not heat-resistant. The right place to install the LED strip is at a level where the heat is kept below 63 degrees Celsius. higher temperatures affect the lifetime of the LED, which in the optimum situation, i.e. below 63°C, is around 60 000 hours, depending on the type of strip.
If you choose a sauna LED strip with a dimmable power supply, you will always get the right level of lighting. It is also a good idea to have dimmable lighting in the shower room, especially if the wall facing the bathroom is glass and you want the bathroom lighting to be moody and dim. Lighting in a small sauna can be very limited, especially if there is a glass-walled connection to the adjacent bathroom.
Light ribbon – options to choose from
There are several options for led strip lights, and we have put together packages for the sauna, especially 7,2 W/m and 3,6 W/m monochrome and colour temperature adjustable products directly from our online shop, link to light sets, sauna light sets all start with the words led strip for sauna.
The sets are designed to be placed in the fireplace at a maximum height of the backrest, from which they can be lit upwards or downwards. Depending on the type and shade of the fireplace, the strip has enough power to make it a good idea to have a dimmer as part of the package. In the case of LED strip for sauna, the LED strip must be replaced, i.e. serviced. When installing the led strip low-current cable is good e.g. piped, so that maintenance work can also be carried out on the connecting cable.
Light sauna lighting
Light reflects well off light-coloured surfaces, so the lighting does not need to be so bright. The example below shows an aluminium profile embedded in a groove in the ceiling at the sauna seat level, with a high-intensity LED strip to provide lighting for the entire sauna, and also for the entire bathroom. By choosing a neutral colour temperature for the strip, you can accentuate the light surfaces of the sauna.
Dark sauna lighting
The atmosphere in a dark sauna can be enhanced by warm-toned lights, which can be dimmed or brightened depending on the use. You should take into account that dark surfaces do not reflect light, so the darker the space, the more powerful the luminaires you should choose if you also need to get proper light into the space. A good option for a dark sauna is an LED strip in aluminium profile, as it offers a wide range of dimming possibilities. The sauna spotlight cannot be dimmed, so it is a good idea to think about the light level beforehand and choose the amount of spotlights you need. At a minimum, for example. the stove manufacturer’s stove light is sufficient to illuminate the sauna.
The amount of light in a dark sauna is a matter of taste, but a lighting designer can give you tips and recommendations on how to get the right lighting.
Dark bathroom lighting
In shower rooms, indirect lighting is suitable for backlighting a shower wall, for example, so that ceiling spots and an indirectly mounted LED light strip can be used separately. The indirect lighting on the ceiling is achieved in the picture below by leaving the ceiling paneling slightly short and installing a low batten in front to prevent glare. The shampoo shelves are also illuminated by LED profiles. A dark-toned washroom requires a lot of light, as dark surfaces reflect less light than light ones. Led spotlight for bathroom is a good choice with a led strip or as a stand-alone light element. For the ceiling, black frame 9W spots can be selected, as shown in the picture below.
Sauna lights from behind, under or on the wall should be designed to withstand heat thanks to their all-aluminium frame. These include, for example, 1W sauna pots.
Sauna and bathroom – lights for versatility
The most ideal solution for bathroom mirror lighting is to install luminaires on the sides and/or above the mirror, as the light will illuminate the face without creating a shadow from above and below. An over-the-mirror light, such as the high-quality BLADE 600-led lamp, is a great solution for illuminating the face to facilitate make-up or shaving, for example.
For steamy rooms, a mirror with a mirror heating function is suitable, which brightens the surface of the mirror by heating it a few degrees. The illumination comes from the sides or the front of these LED lights. For example, the MOON 600 and the rectangular HALO600 below. For mirrors with indirect light coming from behind the mirror, it is important to consider the effect of the darkness and gloss of the wall material on the reflection. The darker and more matt the surface, the less reflected light is created and conversely, the lighter and more glossy the surface, the more reflected light is created. For the best make-up lighting, a spot or panel light mounted on the ceiling above the sink is ideal for use with a light mirror.
Atmospheric indirect lighting can also be achieved with LedStore products on mirrors of different shapes, such as square or round, by customizing the LED strip, as long as the mirror frame is made of aluminium or other highly heat conductive material. Led strips can be chosen from, for example, the Tunnel led strip light for bathroom. It is a good choice if you want to adjust the colour temperature of the light between warm and cool white.
Sauna lighting with led strip and aluminium profile and transformer with dimmers
We’ve put together lots more pictures to give you a good idea of what products that add light to your sauna look like. As mentioned above, the choice of LED strip should be made taking into account the shades of the room and the desired lighting directions. The installation of the Led strip in the sauna should be done at a height below 60 degrees. Led tape on the sauna ceiling is not a sustainable solution. The Led light list for bathrooms is in many situations a great source of light.
Dimming and colour temperature adjustable lights add an extra dimension and versatility to sauna and bathroom lighting. If there is not enough light in the premises, retrofitting can also be done with LED lights, as long as the wiring and connections to the power supply can be made watertight. For example, a bathroom sauna with shower often needs additional lighting, in which case retrofitting may be appropriate. Ask also about our installation service for sauna led lights.
From here you can go to the Led lights in sauna photo gallery. The photos include atmospheric lighting in the cottage sauna.
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