While going off to sleep, you may like a dark room but what about the rest of the time? You spend hours in the bedroom reading, relaxing, working, etc., making it one of the busiest rooms in the house. During these activities, the bedroom must stay well-lit at all times so that people do not face inconvenience. Mentioned below are a few bedroom design lighting tips you can consider:
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Flush-Mount Ceiling Fixtures
Flush-mount ceiling fixtures are very commonly used in bedrooms. These fixtures are mounted on the ceiling and have a lightbulb covered in decorative glass to enhance their aesthetic appeal. They are quite bright and mostly used in small and medium-sized bedrooms. With these overhead lights installed in the room, other lighting fixtures are not required to keep it well-lit. If you want something stylish for the bedroom, these lights are a great investment as their decorative outer cover complements the room’s decor. Many simple-looking options are available as well suited for a minimalistic interior design. Common options include a painted or metal trim, designer shapes, molded glass, etc.
Tips to Design Using Flush-Mount Ceiling Fixtures
- These fixtures are best suited for rooms that have a low ceiling (9 feet or less).
- Fixtures with a covered bottom do not cause glare.
- The best options for a bedroom are frosted fixtures and marbled fixtures. They do not feel unnecessarily bright.
- If you have a remote controller, you do not have to get out of bed, time and again, to turn the light on or off.
Pendant Lights
Lights that hang from the ceiling with the support of chains or a rod are called pendant lights. Pendant lights are very trendy and used in most contemporary homes. Their unique look complements different types of bedroom designs and is one of the biggest reasons behind their popularity.
Tips to Design using Pendant Lights
- Do not install pendant lights in rooms with a low ceiling. They are best suited for rooms with a ceiling that rises 10 feet or more.
- Hang the lights lower just above the nightstand for an interesting look. Leave 12 to 22 inches between the nightstand and the pendant.
- Hang these lights over a furniture or the bed for an appealing look.
- Do not choose clear glass or open designs as they can be very bright for a bedroom.
Chandeliers
Chandeliers are very glamorous and can make any room appear very royal and opulent. These appear quite formal yet very elegant. Although chandeliers are better options for living rooms and other rooms of a house, compact and minimalistic chandeliers are surely a great match for bedrooms. They complement various types of bedroom designs like Tuscan, cottage, art deco, traditional, etc.
Tips to design using Chandeliers
- For installing a chandelier, the room’s ceiling should be high. You may find one that fits in the bedroom easily but it won’t appear very elegant.
- The lower the chandeliers hang, the larger they should be. However, the chandelier in your bedroom should not be more than 20 to 30 inches in diameter.
- Chandeliers can be very bright. You should get a chandelier that casts diffuse, moderate light.
- Don’t position it directly above the bed. Either position it at the lower third of the bed or the centre of the room.
Semi-Flush-Mount Ceiling Fixtures
Besides flush mount ceiling fixtures, semi flush mount ceiling fixtures are very commonly used in bedrooms as well. They have a similar look but the semi-flush-mount fixture hangs a few inches down from the ceiling with the support of a rod. These fixtures are available in a plethora of designs and styles that complement all types of interior design and home decor. Many clear-glass and highly shiny fixtures are available too but they are generally very bright for the bedroom.
Tips to design using Semi-Flush-Mount Ceiling Fixtures
- These fixtures appear best when the bedroom’s ceiling rises 10 feet or higher.
- Ensure that the light size and bedroom size appear balanced. For large bedrooms, get larger fixtures and for small bedrooms, install smaller and simpler fixtures.
- A remote controller will eliminate the need to get out of bed, time and again.