Saturday, May 26, 2018

Decorate Bathroom Mirror - Practical Tips and Inspirational Ideas



In this article we will explore one of the many "small" but very significant decorative themes. It is the details that make the design perfect or that can spoil it. That's why we're always paying our attention to them. In the following, we show you many bathroom mirrors that perfectly round off the interior design of the space imagined for it. They are very cleverly decorated or even serve as a perfect decoration for the bathroom. Some of the examples also appear in other contexts, such as in a home or study. The latter, however, we have included, because they would also register well in the bathroom.
The reflection of great objects can be seen as a bathroom mirror decoration
Strategic use of bathroom mirror
The decoration of the bathroom mirror does not necessarily have to be understood in the traditional sense. It is not always about carved or painted ornaments. Sometimes strategic positioning can simply reflect great effects in it. Thus, in the picture below, the vase with the green branches also appears as a decoration of the mirror.
It is generally better if the effect of strategically appealing details is enhanced. In this case, the plant complements the simple but elegant wooden frame of the mirror. However, the effect would be even better with a frameless mirror.
The vase and the mirror frame harmonize wonderfully with each other
Interesting frame with storage space
In a number of examples below you can see great bathroom mirrors with original frames. In many cases, these also serve as a storage area for smaller or larger items. Such frames can be used for stowing utensils. But at the same time, you can store decorative items just as comfortably there. In the bathroom below, we are dealing with a very elegant and minimalist design. The use of metal for the mirror frame also contributes to this. Many appealing modern designs, however, rely on wood. So you have enough options available regardless of your interior design.
This elegant mirror frame is perfect from a decorative and functional point of view
The shape of the bathroom mirror frame
The bathroom mirror frames can show different shapes. The decision between "square" or "round" is not the only possible choice. Look at our picture examples and you will see many combinations of oval and rectangular shapes. That gives you many possibilities in the design. For example, the bathroom mirror frames can pick up various shapes from the interior design. Sometimes you can be responsible for welding together various elements in a variety of bathroom fixtures.
Oval or angular? Which shape would fit better with your bathroom mirror?
The lighting as a decoration
For the effective use of bathroom mirrors, lighting is crucial. But the selection of these can also be considered from a decorative point of view. An ideal example, we have in the picture below. Super modern frameless mirrors and the lights installed in a row make up a small art installation. The effect is unique and very appealing! It was equally well the aesthetic and practical requirements.
The lighting of the bathroom mirror can also be considered as a decorative element
Find your style
The modern decoration of bathroom mirrors must therefore be considered very broad. As such, for example, can look at an object that is merely reflected in it. Or could the lighting or the multifunctional frames serve this purpose? Finally, you can consider the noble mirror frames and other very classic solutions as a modern bathroom decoration, if they register well in a modern interior design concept. So, draw inspiration from these diverse possibilities and discover the best option for your fabulous bathroom!


 

Monday, May 7, 2018

Basic Knowledge Of Light: Important Basic Terms In Lighting Fixtures



What do watts, volts and amps actually mean? The following basic knowledge helps with the practical handling of electricity in the household.
Have you ever wondered what exactly Watt or Volt means? Or why the green-yellow cable in the lamp is there? We'll tell you - so that the next light installation is well on the stage.
Basic concepts of electronics
In order to explain the installation of luminaires, we must teach you a few basic terms of electrical engineering - but do not worry, it is very fast. You may have heard of watts, volts and amps. We summarize briefly what these terms mean.
Watt is the unit of performance. The wattage tells you how much energy a device puts into action over a certain period of time. A hair dryer works with about 1,600 watts, a kettle with up to 2,000 watts. This power can be calculated: Watt = Volt × Ampere.
Volt is the unit used to measure the electrical voltage that supplies, for example, a battery or a power grid. This describes how much energy is in the electrons of the line. A normal power outlet in Germany provides AC power with a voltage of 230 volts.
Ampere is the current. This is the value that indicates how many electrons flow through a line in a given period of time. This value is less common to the layman - most likely in front of the fusebox of a house, which usually contains fuses of 16 amps (and an extra strong one for the stove).
If electricity was water ...
To make electricity more vivid, it is often compared to water, because both elements flow in a similar way. If you think of the power line as a river, the voltage (measured in volts) equals the slope of the water. If the river flows leisurely in one plane, this corresponds to a low voltage. If it flows down a mountain, this is equivalent to a higher voltage.
The current (measured in amperes) corresponds to the amount of water. The more water that flows by, the more power it has. With a small stream you can not drive a mill wheel, you will need a big river.
The power (measured in watts) consists of the product of the two units. A device with a very high performance thus corresponds to a torrential flow. In this way it is also understandable why sometimes the fuse flies out: It defines the amount of current that can flow through the line. Running in a room already several devices with high wattage, even turning on a hair dryer (1,400 watts), the permitted scope of the 16-amp fuse blow up, and she is no longer with.
The lighting in a private household moves in a manageable performance range. If you still think in the wattage of the old light bulbs, you know: it was almost never more than 100 W. With halogen lamps and LEDs, we still need much less power today to produce the same brightness.
More power needs thicker cables
If you imagine that our river flows through a hydroelectric power station, a fourth term comes into play: the resistance , measured in ohms (O). A hydropower plant can produce more power (watts) the more water flows in and the higher the gradient that the water encounters on the turbines.
If many large stones were located in the riverbed and slowed the flow of water, the performance would be correspondingly lower. The stones correspond to the electrical resistance. The more cross section the riverbed has on its way into the hydroelectric power plant, the more water could flow through that river.
A larger cable average therefore also means that the cable can withstand more current and can carry more power.
Anyone who does a lot also consumes a lot.
With a temperature of around 1,400 watts, a hairdryer is a true performer. But how much electricity a hair dryer consumes, of course, depends on how long it is on.
Consumption is measured in kilowatt hours . The abbreviation kWh you know for sure from your electricity bill. One watt-hour (Wh) is the consumption consumed by a device with a power of 1 watt within one hour. Most devices have much more power, so we speak of kilowatt hours: 1000 watt hours are 1 kilowatt hour (1000W = 1kWh).
The hairdryer with its 1,400 watts consumes 1.4 kWh in one hour. As comes with the many devices in the household quite something together. The lighting is often underestimated, but in sum, there can also be an enormous power consumption here - even if it has been significantly reduced by halogen and LED lamps.
Other countries, other mains voltages
In our country and in many parts of Europe the mains voltage is 230 Volt. In the US, however, voltages of 120 volts are common. European electrical appliances are often not designed for this voltage and can not be operated in the US. A voltage converter provides relief in such cases. Some devices can also be switched to the respective voltage.
Modern switching power supplies even adapt automatically to the respective voltage. About this feature informs the inscription: AC Input 100-240V 50-60Hz. An adapter for the differently shaped plug is still necessary.
What do the colors of the cables mean?
If you want to mount a luminaire to the ceiling, you must connect the connections (wires) of the cable coming from the ceiling to the wires of the luminaire cable, with the correct polarity. This means that the same colors have to be linked together. Otherwise the current can not flow properly.
On the graph you can see what function the colors have: The brown or black cable (the so-called phase ) leads the current into the lamp, the blue or gray (the neutral conductor) leads him back. For this reason, it is important never to touch the brown wire unless the fuse is unscrewed.
And the green-yellow cable? This is the protective conductor(also known as grounding). Whenever you have the opportunity (this is not always the case with old lights), you should also attach this cable to the location specified in the relevant manual. For if the current-carrying brown cable should come loose, it can, for example, energize the housing of a metal lamp. Someone who touches this case becomes the ladder that leads the stream into the earth - which can end badly. In such cases, the protective conductor ensures that the current flows directly from the housing into the earth.
Attention: Before you invest in the house electrical system, you should always observe the relevant safety regulations. Above all, this includes switching off the fuse and checking with the phase tester or a voltage tester. If you want to be on the safe side (including possible warranty losses), hire a specialist. 
source: indecortrends.com