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or a standard Irish bathroom ceiling (zone 3, away from shower), use an IP44 ceiling light + 4000K bulb. Above the shower or bath (zone 1), use IP65 only. At the mirror, a vanity light or IP44 wall light at face height (1.5–1.7m) eliminates shadow. The Cherith Globe IP44 Ceiling Light is the top pick for general bathroom ceilings. The LED Vanity Light solves mirror lighting in one fitting.
What Irish law actually says about changing a light fitting yourself vs hiring a Registered Electrical Contractor — what Restricted Electrical Works means, where the line sits, what it costs, and what happens if you skip it.
Georgian drawing rooms, Victorian terraces and attic conversions each need different drop heights and fitting choices. A practical room-by-room guide — chandelier sizing rules, safe hanging weights and what Ireland's electrical and planning rules actually require before you drill into a period ceiling.