How to pick the right infrared lamp for your bathroom
Here is the secret: you don’t actually want the most powerful lamp on the shelf. If you cram a monster heater into a tiny bathroom, you’re just wasting electricity and turning your space into a sauna. But go too low? You’re still shivering while you brush your teeth. It’s all about the balance. Finding your sweet spot If you’re dealing with a small powder room—you know, those tiny spaces under 4m²—keep it simple. A 400W to 600W lamp is plenty. It gives you that focused beam of warmth that hits you right where you need it without making the whole room feel stuffy. Now, master bathrooms are a different story. When you’ve got 8m² to 12m² of space, one lamp just won’t do the trick. You’ll end up with “cold spots” where you’re warm in one corner and freezing in the other. The fix? Use a few 800W or 1200W units spread out. It covers the whole floor so you’re cozy no matter where you’re standing. The power trade-off Bigger wattage means you feel the heat almost instantly. It’s great, but there’s a catch. High-power lamps pull a lot of current. Before you go all-out, make sure your electrical circuit can actually handle the load. Nobody wants to trip the breaker in the middle of a shower. A pro tip: throw in a timer or a dimmer. That way, you can blast the heat to get warm, then dial it back once the room feels just right. Where to put the lamp Placement is everything. Remember, infrared doesn’t heat the air—it heats objects. That means you, the lamp, and a clear line of sight. If you mount a powerful lamp way up in a vaulted ceiling, most of that warmth vanishes before it ever reaches you. Keep the lamps directly over where you actually spend your time. And keep an eye on the height; if it’s tucked too tight against a ceiling with no airflow, you risk burning out the filament. Just keep it simple: right height, right spot, right wattage. Your morning routine will thank you.