Light and ventilation in the dressing room is essential for personal comfort
Light and ventilation in the dressing room is one of the prerequisites for ensuring a normal microclimate and convenient use of the room intended for storing things. The need for regular inflow and outflow of fresh air is due to the presence of skin microparticles and debris. They are found on clothing and other items used by family members. Without proper ventilation, these particles react with air and begin to emit an unpleasant odor. This is why light and adequate ventilation in a dressing room is an important consideration when planning an interior.
Types of ventilation in the dressing room
Ventilation in the dressing room can be natural or forced. In the first case, due to the peculiarities of the room and the presence of holes, constant and round-the-clock ventilation occurs. Natural ventilation takes place without external interference due to the special arrangement of the air inlet and outlet.
The second type provides forced ventilation through the use of special devices - fans and ventilation ducts. The system is mounted according to the general rules of house and apartment ventilation. In this case, special devices are used, usually operating from the electrical network.
Features of the device for the flow of light and ventilation in the dressing room
The light and ventilation of the dressing room when choosing the natural way can be improved by making small holes. Their size is about a centimeter. When using wall valves, at least one of the walls of the dressing room must border the street. It is from the yard in this case that fresh air can come in. To remove waste (contaminated) air masses, an opposite valve should also be arranged, leading to the so-called overflow channel.
What should be the ventilation of the dressing room according to the norms? According to the sanitary rules approved in Russia, there must be constant ventilation in the dressing room. This procedure is recommended to be done through shower rooms, including ventilation into the general system in the house (apartment). If this kind of air removal is insufficient, it is also worth providing additional ventilation. It should be carried out directly from the dressing room, and the size of such a ventilation hole will be more than 10 cm * 10 cm.
How to make forced ventilation in the dressing room
Ventilation in a dressing room without a window is usually forced.Since this type of removal of stagnant air is more difficult than natural ventilation, it is worth paying more attention to this point. In order to properly equip ventilation, it is worth planning its location and arrangement technology even at the preparatory stage. Usually, for a small or medium-sized dressing room, it is enough to bring a channel called an exhaust channel into the room.
In this case, to start the ventilation process, an electric fan is installed at its input, the blades of which are set in motion by switching on or controlled by a simple program that starts the device at regular intervals. A properly installed fan will extract air. The holes provided on the opposite side of the room - on the contrary, let fresh air into the room.
Light for the dressing room
The importance of good lighting in a dressing room cannot be overemphasized. Every drawer, any shelf must be visible here. Indeed, for the correct choice of clothing and simultaneous control over its condition and appearance, you will need to arrange lighting in the dressing room.
Based on the characteristics of the described special room, when planning the illumination, it is worth following the following rules:
- To ensure a sufficient amount of light in the dressing room, you will have to follow the zonal principle. Each separate area of the room must be clearly visible.
- Several lamps in the dressing room are located on the ceiling. Some are around the mirror, the rest are in those areas that received less light after previous manipulations.
- For long rows of trempels with clothes hanging on them, oblong fluorescent lamps or glowing strips are convenient. Place them above the rods with hangers.
- If desired, lamps are located not only in the upper part of the dressing room, but also in the area of the baseboards. This will help to make the lighting uniform.
To save energy with a large number of light sources in the dressing room, you should choose energy-saving bulbs or LED lamps.
For light bulbs or other selected lighting elements, white light will look best. It matches the natural color of the sun. This gives naturalness, visually improves the atmosphere and overall perception of the dressing room. When choosing any lighting elements, you need to place them so that they do not hit your eyes when turned on, while shining on clothes, drawers and shelves.
For correct positioning, it is recommended that you attach the light sources directly over clothing and accessory boxes. If the height and size of the storage room allows, use a regular chandelier. It is hung in the center of the ceiling. Do not forget that the chandelier should not be the only light source. Otherwise, the dressing room will be too dark. If the dressing room is meant to be used by a woman, you can create a glamorous design by adding glittery, glass or mirror elements to fixtures.
Types of lamps for the dressing room
Prioritize your choice of fixtures and fittings for your dressing room lighting. If it is necessary to save electrical energy, you can choose fluorescent lamps; to illuminate a small dressing room, you should choose small, more compact ones. For example, it can be LED strips that do not take up space at all and can be placed both outside and inside cabinets. Also, if it is not possible to allocate space for bulky lamps and shades, you should consider the option of spotlights built into the ceiling.