Bedroom lighting tips

For most people their bedroom is like a sanctuary, a haven that they retire to for some relaxation and comfort. Functional and intelligent lighting techniques can be used in a bedroom to create a calm and serene atmosphere. While mood and effect is important, the utility of the lighting system also needs to kept in mind especially based o the needs of the people who are going to be using the room. For example, the lighting system in a child’s room will be slightly different from that of an adult’s room and so on. The idea is to achieve both goals- that of creating a serene atmosphere and at the same time provide specific lighting for other general activities.

Here are some guidelines that can be followed:

• Ceiling fixtures like wall scones, fan lights or chandeliers can be used to provide general lighting in the bedroom. The intensity of light on these is a matter of personal choice. Some people might like a brightly illuminated bedroom while others may prefer it to be slightly dimmer.
• The other area in the bedroom that requires good lighting is the dressing table. For this purpose a bright light on top of the mirror is ideal. This is very helpful when dressing up or applying make-up.
• A lot of people like to read when in bed or before going to sleep at night. For this reason a lighting fixture next to the pillow is required. There are two options in this case that can be considered. The first one is to have bedside table lamps on both sides positioned on the side tables. The other option is to have swing-arm wall lamps on either side of the bed that will also leave the side tables free for other things.
• The closet in the bedroom can be illuminated with the use of recessed lighting or downward-pointing fixtures. These will help in pointing the light to where you need it.
• Track lights are very good for use in the kid bedroom. They can be rotated, swiveled, and also used to create spotlight on any specific area like a study desk or play area.
• Lighting in a senior citizens bedroom should be bright in order for them to see well but at the same time their eyes are more sensitive to glare so bear that in mind when putting lights in.

While the kind of light one would like in a bedroom depends on personal taste, a few tips can be considered:

• Dim lights work better in a bedroom to create that soft natural feel.
• The colour of the bedroom wall needs to be taken into consideration when choosing the lighting system. A dark colour wall will absorb light while a light colour one will reflect it.
• Dimmers can be used to control the lighting in a room. There might be times when you want less light than usual and a dimmer switch in this case will do the trick.

Using the abovementioned tips can help you create a bedroom space for yourself that not only reflects your personality but is functional as well.