Bedroom Lighting Ideas

The bedroom is a place for peace and tranquillity. It is an area where you want to relax and be away from the stresses and strains of the world around you. Lighting can be used to create this sanctuary.

SEmi-flush ceiling light for bedroom lighting

A possible choice for bedroom lighting. Click on the image to view.

When lighting the bedroom, as well as areas of peace, you should also consider providing bright spots for other activities such as reading. By using a contrast of general lighting and task lighting, with the usage of dimmer switches, you can achieve this.
If the bed is the focal point in the room, create a dramatic feel with recessed downlights at the head of the bed. Separate controls will allow both snoozing and reading simultaneously. Table lamps can be used to brighten up dull corners.

A central fixture is normally the case in most bedrooms.
This can be dressed with an elaborate shade; iridescent
bulbs can be used to enhance the mood with the use of
a dimmer switch to control the amount of light needed.
If your bedroom gets hot in the summer, a ceiling fan
with or without a light can be used to cool the room
down.

When reading in bed, a task light can be used with the
general lighting or, if your partner is asleep, on its own.
This should be placed on a bedside table with the
bottom of the shade lower than your head level.
If placed above, this will shine light onto what you are
doing and produce a glare. Opaque shades are best to
use because they will dim the light enabling your partner
to continue sleeping.

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Track lighting can be placed near to a wardrobe, providing direct light into the wardrobes for ease of choosing clothes. Having the track light on a separate switch will give you flexibility and control.
To brighten a dull corner, kinetic lighting can add an attractive light feature to any bedroom. Kinetic light can come in many forms; it basically means light that moves. There are several ways you can create this, the old fashioned way being candlelight, nowadays we have interesting lava lamps and bubble lamps that can provide us moving light. Kinetic light has a soothing, calming effect and will aid in falling asleep.
Dressing tables are designed to be illuminated. Lights placed either side of the main mirror will ensure that no shadows are cast on your face whilst applying make-up.