Tidy your room here and there. Pick things off the floor, throw away things you don’t need, and straighten things up; read a magazine like Elle Decor or a classic book; listen to some John Coltrane vinyl; watch the Oscars on your TV; re-decorate your room; … So many things you can do in your bedroom, but don’t do it in the dark.
Think about the type of lighting you need and want in your bedroom. If you’re the type that likes to read before going to sleep, maybe task lighting is the best option. You can opt for bedside lamps, for sconces but also for hanging pendant lights. If you want to highlight certain elements such as a painting or a sculpture, then you can use sconces. If you have a cozy reading corner in the room, then you should have a floor lamp.
Bedside Lamps
Bedside lamp can be useful addition to a bedroom especially for those who love to read and usually have time to read books before sleeping. Adding the right lighting for reading can make a big different in the bedroom too, it can enhance the way a bedroom looks.
Sconces
The main advantage for using sconces is that they allow you to save space. So if you’d rather use the space on the nightstand for something else or if you prefer the light to come from above when you’re reading, sconces are your best option. You can have two sconces, one on each side of the bed, or a single one in the middle.
Pendant Lighting
There’s also another option you can choose. If neither bedside lamps nor sconces are to your liking, then you can have pendant lamps hanging on either side of the bed. You can complement them with a chandelier in the center of the room. Pendant lights are more eye-catching so you can get a bigger effect with a simple design.
Task Lighting
When choosing the lighting fixtures for the bedroom, first think of your needs. For example, if you like to read in bed you’ll need task lighting. So choose a table lamp with an adjustable design which you can place at the height and angle you prefer.
Mixed Lighting
In a large bedroom, consider having different types of lighting. You could have a chandelier in the center of the room, bedside lamps on the nightstands, a floor lamp in the corner and sconces to illuminate the artwork. Find the best combination for your home.
Recessed Lighting
Create a beautiful and relaxing ambiance with recessed lights. You can use them to draw attention to a particular part of the room or to simply wrap the whole room in a serene atmosphere. Create a soft and serene décor and hide accent lights in strategic places.
Chandelier
Regardless of the style you’ve chosen for the bedroom, a beautiful chandelier always provides great ambient light. Also, chandeliers can also be accent elements and focal points in the room. However, it’s best to avoid heavily ornate designs and to opt instead for simple designs which can help you maintain a serene look.
Now, to make sure you have proper lighting in your bedroom or master suite, follow the suggestions of the experts from The American Lighting Association and askwer the following questions. (Tip: You want to be able to answer “yes” to all!):
1. Can I see well enough to get dressed?
2. Is there a light in the closet?
3. Are there individual reading lights on each side of the bed?
4. Is there an overhead light source?
5. Do I have enough light to determine the colors of clothing in my drawers?
6. Do I have a light source near the door?
7. Have I installed outlets in convenient locations while building/renovating my bedroom?
8. Can I fill dark corners with portable lighting sources?
9. Do I have a dimmer installed on the overhead light source?
10. Are there lights at the dressing table to help with makeup?
And, one last thing…
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