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The more sunlight entering through a window into the bathroom, the better the health of any room. However, the wide windows of houses, in addition to natural light to enter, apparently also makes bathroom exposed and reduce privacy. Horizontal blinds into the solution.
Speaking of light, which is pictured in our mind is the lighting. In fact, there is a more abundant resource and energy efficient. Yes, the answer is sunlight. When optimally utilized, we could reduce electricity costs. Be more frugal.

As a source for natural light, sun has a color rendering index (CRI) is excellent. That is, the color that was illuminated by the sun will be visible as it should. Unlike sodium lights, for example. Blue cloth can be seen as green because the yellow light beam.
Then, why not use natural lighting for the bathroom?
The main obstacle appears is the privacy issue. Understandably, it’s a bathroom. Inevitably, the room must be completely closed. In fact, to bring natural light we have to make a fairly wide aperture. Meanwhile, we can not use blinds or curtains made of fabric for wet and cause mold vulnerable.
One solution that could dimanfaarkan is horizontal blinds. The form is compact and can be completely closed is the answer to this privacy issue. Any risk of damp and mildew can be avoided by choosing the material. Vinyl or plastic is the right choice. Both are easy to clean and can not be overgrown with fungi.
When not used, set the blinds in the open position. Whereas, when you’re inside, close all blinds. Sunlight can still enter from between them, really. Safe and comfortable, right? And certainly, can maintain privacy without spending much money.

Lighting is an important element that gives a certain effect on the space, including in the bathroom. When designing the layout of the lights in the space, we need extra attention.

As we know, water and electricity are the two elements that can not be united at all. Therefore, the necessary systems and materials appropriate for work. For example, light bulbs as much as possible have a protective order is not exposed to splashes and moisture, or light switch kept away from water sources.

In general, there are two types of lighting that can be applied in the bathroom. The first, a comprehensive lighting to illuminate the bathroom. To this point the lights may be installed one at the middle of the room. A single light bulb hanging in the middle of the living will give a dramatic effect when combined with a few lights affixed in some corners of the wall. Wall lamps in the form of artificial models of old gas lamp or lamps contemporary modern ceramics and impressive light.

The main lighting can also be applied in the form of halogen lamps which peletakkannya deployed in the middle and some corners of the ceiling with certain distances. Halogen lamps emit white light has the advantage of a clean and fresh sparkling effect.

The second is the lighting for the mirror and sink. Its application can be done by installing a small tungsten lamp or halogen lamps placed hidden. Clear reflection of his light will give sparkling effect on the wall.

In the bathroom needs to be taken into consideration natural lighting, if possible. Daylighting can save energy and give a pleasant effect. Applications can only be done by creating an open ceiling in the third part of the space. If the bathroom in the upstairs level of two or more, can be given a wide window that leads to certain views, such as parks. Likewise, if space is at a position that does not deal directly with other space and no possibility to view in from outside. Opening of windows to bring more natural light and fresh atmosphere.