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10 Bedroom Lighting Ideas You'll Love
Bedroom lighting is often overlooked. These lighting ideas provide the visibility you need from dawn to dusk.
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Bedroom Lighting Ideas for Every Space
Since bedrooms are made for sleeping, lighting is often overlooked. Bedrooms are supposed to be dark! But they also need light for nighttime reading, outfit matching and various daytime activities.
Overhead, task and mood lighting all work together to create the right atmosphere for every minute of the day. You can mix and match lighting types to suit your space and needs. Check out these bedroom lighting ideas to find the perfect design for every circumstance. Then, check out these tips for choosing the best bedroom lighting, too.
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Bedside Table Lamps
This is one of the most common and inexpensive bedroom lighting ideas, but that doesn’t mean it lacks style.
Table lamps come in lots of styles. Couples with matching nightstands may choose matching lamps, like the white lamps in this photo. For a single bedside table, there are tons of cool statement lamps. Pricing depends on what styles and features you prefer, but there are plenty of table lamps for as little as $25.
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Bedroom Chandelier
Chandeliers aren’t just for the dining room anymore. People are putting chandeliers in bathrooms, bedrooms and anywhere else that benefits from snazzy lighting.
This chic bedroom lighting idea pairs a crystal chandelier with statement mirrors and metallic table and floor lamps.
Warm neutrals and a luxurious upholstered headboard complete the cozy yet glamorous space.
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Flush Mount Bedroom Lighting Ideas
For a subtler — and cheaper — ceiling light option, consider flush mount lighting. This style is often used in hallways, entryways and bathrooms.
Despite their small footprints, flush mount lights can have plenty of character. The light shown in this picture is a simple frosted glass bowl with metal accents. Statement flush mount lights are also available.
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Semi-Flush Mount Bedroom Lighting Ideas
If you have enough room, a semi-flush mount light might be a better option. These hang lower than flush mounts, allowing more space for design elements, but they’re not suited to low ceilings.
This understated shaded semi-flush mount light easily matches the wall sconce and table lamp, leaving the room looking clean and open.
It has an exposed bulb design, but other shaded semi-flush mounts feature a covered bottom.
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Bedroom Vanity Lights
Vanity lights are usually used above bathroom sinks, but they’re also a great task lighting option. Why not add one above the headboard?
This geometric vanity light provides just enough illumination for reading and doubles as wall art. It’s a functional piece of décor. Matching geometric sconces are also available.
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Ceiling Fan Light
Another common bedroom lighting idea is a ceiling fan and light combo. It’s a practical choice that provides lighting and airflow in one fixture.
Most often these are simple white or wood fans with dome lights, like the one shown here, but many have three individually shaded bulbs.
The ceiling fan light shown in this bedroom has a downrod. Flush mount ceiling fan lights are also available for bedrooms with lower ceilings.
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Recessed Lighting
Installing recessed lighting is more work than plugging in a table lamp, but it adds lots of light in specific parts of a bedroom. These low-profile lights don’t take up any space or make the room look cluttered.
This room also has bedside lamps for times when overhead lighting isn’t necessary. If you’re unsure of where to place the recessed lights or how to install them, consult an expert before cutting holes in your ceiling.
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Bedroom Wall Sconce
You’ll often find wall sconces in hotel rooms. This lighting idea adds a luxurious touch to home bedrooms. They’re used for many reasons, chiefly aesthetics and space-saving.
When placed on either side of a bed, they serve the same purpose as bedside table lamps without taking up half the nightstand. The white finish of the swing-arm wall sconces shown here blend in with the white wall paint. Wall sconces also work well as vanity lights in the bedroom or bathroom.
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Bedroom Pendant Lights
Pendant lights can be minimalist task lights or eye-catching works of art. This bedroom lighting idea uses simple dome pendant lights on either side of the bed. These add some visual interest without overwhelming the space. The chevron headboard and drawer fronts are the only statement pieces this bedroom needs.
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Bedroom Floor Lamp
Floor lamps are excellent for bedrooms with a seating area or only one nightstand.
This style of lamp does take up some floor space, so it’s not the best option for small bedrooms.
The clean lines of this black floor lamp match the magazine holder, throw pillows, picture frames and vases, while the rest of the bedroom décor sticks to soft, soothing shades of blue and white.
Originally Published: December 16, 2021
Mikayla Borchert
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Balloon Sconces
Bold frosted balloon sconces in black and white serve as the perfect backdrop to a lacquered wall in this West Village master bedroom.
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Floral-Inspired Chandelier
A floral-inspired chandelier steals the show in this welcoming master bedroom with rustic wood beams.
The space, located in a TriBeCa home, was designed by Carolyn Pressly.
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Beaded Chandelier
Sometimes less is more, but this master bedroom proves that going bold can pay off in a major way. In an effort to make this inviting bedroom feel more spacious, designer Suzanne Childress opted for an oversized beaded chandelier.
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Vintage Sconces
Vintage sconces by Gino Sarfatti add a dose of charm to the master bedroom of an art-filled Hamptons home. The space also includes a Duxiana bed dressed in Frette linens, a rug by Dhoku, and artwork by Richard Aldrich.
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Modern Pendants
A pair of white Flos pendants, featuring hanging cables, play up the feel of this modern bedroom on the French Riviera designed by Lisa Perry.
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Rock-Crystal Table Lamps
Interior designer Linda Pinto's Parisian aerie features a pair of rock-crystal lamps by Edward F.
Caldwell & Co., which complement the 19th-century ivory Dieppe mirrors.
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Nature-Inspired Chandelier
Niermann Weeks' leaf-inspired chandelier brings a touch of elegance to this master bedroom design by Steven Gambrel. The Chicago space also features 1950s lamps from the End of History.
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Vintage Pendant
For a Miami Beach getaway, designer Lee F. Mindel chose a vintage Max Ingrand pendant by FontanaArte for the modern master bedroom.
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Sputnik Chandelier
When it comes to crafting a maximalist space, no one does it quite like Jonathan Adler. His provocative Greenwich Village master bedroom is outfitted with his Sputnik Chandelier, as well as his armchair, ottoman, cocktail table, drinks table, nightstands, and rug.
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Candelabra Chandelier
This Orem, Utah, home features an elegant candelabra-style chandelier, a a lavender mohair headboard, and a hoofed Kedan stool by Oly Studio.
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Frosted Glass Floor Lamp
In this bright West Village townhouse, a frosted glass floor lamp illuminates the bedroom. The lamp matches the walls to give the illusion of a bigger space while minimizing clutter.
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Art Deco Lighting
Tucked into a tidy alcove in Steven Gambrel's Art Deco apartment, this custom bed is upholstered in a Zimmer + Rohde fabric, while the houndstooth pillows are in a Holland & Sherry fabric, and the 1950s sconces are by Ignazio Gardella.
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Built-in Lamps
Install your bedside lamps into the headboard to create a sleek, no-fuss accent that saves space and blends in seamlessly.
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Swooping Bedside Lights
The bed, dresser, and side tables in the master bedroom of a Mexican home are by Roche Bobois; the Eames chair and ottoman are by Herman Miller, the bedside lights are by FontanaArte, and the wall is painted in Patagonia by Comex.
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Flat Ceiling Lamp
In Cameron Diaz's West Village apartment, a luxurious master bedroom comes to life with a gilded ceiling, illuminated by a stone lamp in the center. The simple, flat design of the lamp provides an understated accent that puts the focus on the gold.
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Gilded Tree Lamp
The antique style of this bedroom is highlighted with a branch-inspired golden tree lamp, uniting traditional style with a modern twist.
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Neon Bedroom Lights
In a minimal apartment, the neon wall sculpture in the master bedroom is by Glenn Ligon, and the Corian platform bed, a custom design, is dressed with Belgian linens; the circa-1960 bedside tables are by Joseph-André Motte, and the walls are sheathed in a Marmorino wall finish.
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Blue Pendant Light
This joyful bedroom designed for Aerin Lauder's son in an East Hampton home features electrifying shades of blue from the walls to the bed and pendant.
The zebra painting is by Andy Warhol.
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Gilded Bedroom Lights
In designer Megan Winters' Chicago home, the bedroom features a hide rug by Kyle Bunting. The toile is by Lee Jofa, the vintage chandelier is French, and the table lamps and wallcovering are by Ralph Lauren Home.
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Sculptural Pendant
At their house in Marrakech, Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes's daughter’s room features a light fixture by Claire Norcross for Luminosity. The floor is paved in starburst floor tiles by their firm, Popham Design. The iron bed is a flea market find.
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Bedroom. The heart of every home. Only here you can completely relax in peace and quiet. Perhaps that is why everyone tries to make this room as beautiful as possible. And if you are looking for interesting ideas for your bedroom, then you have come to the right page.
Indirect lighting in luxury interiors
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It's amazing how much lighting plays in a room. This aspect needs careful planning, because after the repair it is already difficult to make any major changes. Proper lighting will transform even the dullest interior, and today there is a great variety of both types of lighting itself and types of lamps on the market (by the way, there is a huge selection on super chandeliers.rf), so choosing what you like is only a matter of time.
Aristocratic chandelier in bedroom interior
Multi-colour lighting for lovers of bright colors
As in any other room, two types of lighting are needed in the bedroom. General lighting replaces daylight at night, spotlights highlight individual areas in the room. Skillfully combining different types of fixtures can give great results!
Extravagant chandelier
The chandelier has always been and will always be a classic solution for general room lighting.
Today, however, chandeliers are often supplemented or even replaced by spectacular diffused lighting mounted in a false ceiling, complemented by individual recessed bulbs. Modern, functional and very pretty! nine0003
Beautiful and elegant bedroom
How do you think about the lighting in the bedroom? First of all, you need to start from three main functions: general lighting should be bright enough to make the room look attractive; for reading before bedtime, an additional source of lighting is needed; and, perhaps, the most important function - we need light sources that will create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom in the evening. And always remember the main characteristic of good lighting: it creates a feeling of comfort and does not cast unwanted shadows. nine0003
The idea of diffuse lighting in the bedroom
The optimal amount of lighting is about 20 watts per square meter of the room. However, comfort is, of course, an individual concept.
Someone likes lighter rooms, then, of course, there should be more light.
Combination of black chandelier and diffused light
If the room allows, a bedside table and a small table lamp will be very useful in the bedroom. Don't be discouraged if the room is too small to fit two bedside tables: instead of a table lamp, you can hang a sconce on the wall. It should give enough light to read, while the light should be directional so that the partner on the other side of the bed can sleep peacefully at this time. nine0003
Unusual chandelier design for the bedroom
Romance in the bedroom will be created by lamps behind the head of the bed, creating an indirect light. Also, when planning a room, you can leave a place for candles.
Different types of lighting in the interior of the bedroom
As you can see, lighting plays no less a role than the choice of furniture, wallpaper or textiles. We hope that today's posts have inspired you to create the perfect interior for your bedroom.
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Starry sky in the bedroom
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How to arrange lighting?
Before planning the lighting design in the bedroom, designers are advised to determine the position of the room relative to the cardinal points, as well as the role that lighting plays for the owner of the house.
- If the bedroom windows face north or west, the lack of light in the morning can disrupt the natural rhythm of a person's life. In order for the vigor hormone cortisol to be produced more efficiently, you need to use cold light lamps.
- At night, bright light in the bedroom is inappropriate. Warm subdued light sets you up for relaxation, as it helps the production of melatonin. nine0202
- The number of lighting fixtures depends on what exactly the owner is going to do in the bedroom: will an office be organized in it? Is a TV planned? Do you need lighting for certain areas?
- There should be several switches in the bedroom: at the entrance to use the general lighting; near the bed - for reading and preparing for sleep; in the work area, if necessary.
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The modern market is replete with a variety of lighting products. Each of them is designed for specific purposes, and choosing products for comfortable room lighting is not difficult.
Chandelier
It is considered the most popular and most necessary electrical appliance for creating basic lighting. It is recommended to choose the size of the chandelier according to the area of the room. In a small room, a multi-tiered model will be inappropriate: most likely, a disproportionate chandelier will put pressure on you psychologically. By the way, Feng Shui experts share the same opinion: it is believed that a product with an abundance of various decorative elements above the bed interferes with a restful sleep. nine0003
To calculate the size of the chandelier, the designers came up with a simple formula: the length of the room is added to the width and multiplied by 10. That is, for a bedroom with parameters of 4x4 m, it is recommended to buy a product with a diameter of about 80 cm. with an airy round chandelier that gives soft light.
In a bedroom with a high ceiling, the use of products on chains or suspensions is functionally justified: the light becomes more directional if it is closer to the bottom of the room.
But flat ceiling chandeliers without frills are more appropriate in rooms with a low ceiling. nine0003
Sconce
Wall lamps with a horn (a long tube with a cartridge attached to the end), giving a subdued light, are usually located on both sides of the bed. The optimal distance from the floor is 1.5 m. Best of all, sconces with lampshades fit into Provence and classic style. Perfect for those who like to read before bed. Sometimes used to turn off the general light when getting out of bed.
In the photo, there are sconces installed at the head, which harmoniously fit into the delicate interior.
Spotlights
Designers love these inexpensive and stylish lamps for their simplicity and functionality. They help to illuminate the desired areas by directing the beam of light with the help of swivel arms. Recently, spots on track guides have been in fashion, which in exceptional cases can replace a chandelier.
They suit most modern interiors, are appropriate in a Scandinavian setting, as well as in a loft-style bedroom. nine0003
Spot lighting
Usually represented by recessed ceiling lights. They are chosen as an alternative to a chandelier or act as additional lighting. They can be turned on all at once or in separate groups, which means that in a matter of seconds you can adjust the degree of illumination, creating the right mood.
The photo shows a room with an interesting embodiment of a design idea: there is no chandelier, and the black stretch ceiling is illuminated by large spotlights. nine0003
It is necessary to determine the number of products before installing the stretch ceiling. The minimum distance between them should be 30 cm.
Lighting
As a rule, excessive light in the bedroom turns the rest room into an uncomfortable room, reminiscent of a shop window.
Of course, if the owner of the apartment is a fan of high-tech style, such a scenario will not stop him. In other cases, it is better to keep a balance and limit yourself to a couple of zones highlighted by light. nine0003
LED strip is usually used for illumination. Its price is low, and installation does not take time and effort. If there is a TV in the bedroom, it is worth using tape behind its body so that the eyes do not strain while watching a movie.
Photo of a stylish bedroom with a blue LED strip around the ceiling.
Illumination is indispensable when you want to highlight a particular area without cluttering up the space with lamps. It can be easily combined with other types of lighting fixtures. nine0003
The photo shows a good example of a combination of spot lighting in the bedroom and lighting.
Lighting options
Let's take a closer look at how to use lighting fixtures, as well as get acquainted with original bedroom lighting ideas.
Central lighting
General (or central) light is represented not only by the chandelier. Modern interiors can only be dispensed with spotlights or pendant lights on a long cord. But this approach requires professionalism. nine0003
The geometric center of the room is considered the most correct location for the chandelier. The best option for the bedroom is indirect diffused light that does not hit the eyes.
Not even the brightest chandelier can cope with lighting the bedroom alone: the space will seem boring, uneven, textures will be blurry in the far corners of the room. That is why additional lamps are needed at other levels.
The photo shows a modern bedroom interior, the general lighting of which is represented by a chandelier, and additional - by table lamps and pendant lamps.
Illumination of functional areas
Organization of local lighting requires thoughtfulness on the part of the owner of the bedroom. It is worth deciding in advance where the lamps will be needed.
The bedside area is the second most important after the central lighting. In bed, you can read books, work on a laptop, chat and get ready for bed. In addition to wall sconces, designers often use pendant lights, as well as spotlights and floor lamps. Table lamps are also popular - they are successfully used not only in the work area, but also near the bed. nine0003
Pictured is a cozy bedside area with illuminated shelves and headboard.
If you plan to store things in the bedroom (in a dressing room or closet), you should think about lighting these areas. It will save time and nerves if two people live in the room and get up at different times of the day.
It is also recommended to illuminate the installed dressing table, because natural light is not always available. Devices with soft light without shadows and contrasts should be located on both sides of the mirror at eye level.
In order not to distort the complexion, you should choose white shades. nine0003
The photo shows a bedroom, the light and design of which is thought out to the smallest detail. The bedside area is illuminated by two types of lamps. The desktop has its own light sources and places to store personal items.
Light zoning not only gives comfort, but also saves energy. If possible, it is worth putting dimmers that regulate the level of illumination.
In the photo, the local lighting of the loft-style bedroom is represented by table lamps and a floor lamp. nine0003
Decorative
The purpose of such lighting is to decorate the bedroom and create the right atmosphere. You can highlight:
- The ceiling, imitating the starry sky, or place the LED strip around the perimeter, visually deepening the top of the room.
- The floor, highlighting the bed and creating the effect of a "floating" structure.
- Walls, decorating them with a luminous composition.
- Open furniture with shelves, highlighting your favorite collections.
- Paintings or posters, thereby turning them into a work of art. nine0202
By playing with light, you can create an original, memorable and at the same time functional interior.
The photo shows a triptych of graphic paintings illuminated by dots: this technique turns the drawings into a work of art.
Design for a small bedroom
When choosing lighting for a small bedroom, you should remember the main thing: the only light source narrows the space even more, creating dark corners, which means that multi-level lighting cannot be neglected. nine0003
Lighting options in a small bedroom are limited by space, but not by imagination.
The photo shows a small bedroom in a minimalist style with a ceiling that was visually raised with the help of lighting.
