Bedrooms are not only for sleeping. You may also use your bedroom for dressing and putting on makeup, reading or watching TV. So, how can you accomplish a lighting setup that will help you to sleep and also allow you to do other tasks? The key will be to have a flexible lighting design that will work for every purpose.

Keep reading to find out how to improve your bedroom with illumination.

  1. Think about placement

    Different types of lights will be needed for different types of activities. You should keep that in mind to achieve a flexible design. If you have a corner with an armchair where you love to read, then a light would be needed there. Also, you can use lighting on your mirror whenever you are applying make-up.

    You can make a list of all the tasks or activities that you do in your bedroom. Think if you are having a lack of illumination or if you have too much of it in some spots. That will be a good way to start to know where you need to place pendant lights, LED downlights or lamps.

  2. Layer the lighting

    Layering is the main element for flexible lighting design. You’ll need to mix in your bedroom the ambient, task and accent lights. That will allow you to have different kinds of light for all your activities. That will transform your bedroom into the most comfortable one.

    For instance, a warm colour ambient light will create a relaxing atmosphere ideal for going to sleep. Whenever you need more light for your activities, you can switch on the task lighting.

  3. Place bedside table lamp/task lighting

    If you’re sewing, reading or doing any other activity that requires your full attention, then task lighting will be needed. Bedside table lamps work ideal for this purpose. They will give you extra light (besides the ambient one) that will let you have the best possible vision of what you’re doing. Besides bedside table lamps, you can use a pendant or any other type of directional lighting.

  4. Downlighting/Ambient lighting

    We can say that ambient lighting will be the general light of your bedroom. It includes both artificial and natural light that enters from your window. Downlighting should give you enough illumination to do tasks like folding clothes, cleaning, watching TV, etc.

    Choosing the correct fixture, which will give a lot of character to your bedroom. For instance, you can choose a chandelier, central pendant lights or downlights.

  5. Mirror lighting

    Mirror lighting is vital if you’re the type of person that likes wearing make-up. This lighting will allow you to see exactly what you’re doing on your face. Remember that not having light whenever you’re doing your makeup can end up with over applying make-up.

    You can put a pendant light on top of the mirror to have the light on your face. Another option is to choose mirrors or vanities with integrated lighting.

  6. Dimmers

    Dimmers are exceptional to modulate the light in your bedroom. They will let you do a soft transition to put you in the perfect mood for sleeping. They are vital if you only have one source of light. With this, you can create a multipurpose light with any light fixture.

    In case that you can’t do a layered design with different types of fixtures, lamps and colour temperatures, then dimmers are your best option.

  7. Choose the right bulbs

    The temperature colour of the bulbs is important for setting the mood in your bedroom. While cold colours will keep you alert and focus, warmer colours will help you to relax and get cosy. The white and blue light will interfere with the production of melatonin, while yellow colours won’t inhibit your melatonin’s production.

    Brightness is important too when choosing the correct bulb. Depending on the intensity of its light, it can affect your performance in certain activities, the recommended lumen for the bedroom goes from 2000 to 4000.

Don’t forget to show your taste and personality!

Remember that accessories, like light fixtures, are an important component of your home style. As we have multiple styles for outdoor lights, like solar lights or LED floodlights, we also have tons of options for indoors. Choose any pendant light or lamp that will go with your personality. That way, you can make sure that your space will match your inner self.

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