If you don’t want to retire to your room at the end of the day to kick back and relax from the world and its problems, then something is seriously wrong! The living room, the kitchen, even the bathrooms, all of these areas are open to the praying eyes of the public, including friends, family, and guests. So we tend to decorate a bit conservatively in these rooms, but there’s no reason for that trend to follow you into your lovely room, especially when it comes to your lighting fixtures!
Let’s imagine what the typical bedroom is lit with: some sort of recessed ceiling light, possibly complemented by a table lamp or two on each side of the bed… sounds good? Well, you can easily change all of that and make the bedroom a welcome haven again by making a few simple changes, like:
1. Install wall sconces on each side of the bed and eliminate the clutter of nightstands and table lamps
2. Add a chandelier or pendant made of elaborate glass or an intricate design
3. Create a Living Room and Use a Floor Lamp to Save Space and Add Task Lighting
4. Track lighting installation controlled by a dimmer switch above the head area
A pair of Tiffany wall sconces will bathe the bedroom in soothing light that has been gently diffused by the colorful art glass used to make the lampshades. To make the space more ergonomic and for everyone to be happy, it is best to wire the sconces separately so that everyone can use the lights whenever they want without disturbing the couple. Whether you decide to go with Tiffany wall sconces or some other design, just make sure the fixtures coordinate with the other lamps, pendants, and other light sources in the room.
It is true that a chandelier is a bit extravagant for the bedroom. However, a sleek yet elegant pendant adds the perfect amount of subtle sophistication to the space. More elegant than a simple recessed ceiling fixture, the pendant will flood the area with ample ambient lighting when centrally located. Be sure to purchase a hanging pendant that will complement the rest of the room’s decor and furnishings, as the right accessory will complete the room, while the ones that clash with the decor will disrupt the entire look and feel.
Creating a small sitting area in the bedroom is always a great idea because it really creates a place in the room where you can relax without going to sleep. Because you may want to read a little light or just focus on one job or another, it’s a good idea to add some task lighting to the area. Remembering to buy fixtures made in the same design and style as others in the room, some options for task lighting for the sleeping area include:
1.Floor lamp
2.Torchiere
3. A pair of table lamps
Finally, whether to provide additional lighting for reading in bed or just to add some accent lighting, you may want to consider track lighting over the headboard. When all other lights are off, the track lights will serve as accent lights. Just remember: track lights will become permanent fixtures in the room, so don’t install them without thinking about their long-term impact on the space.
The bedroom is the only room in the house that you can and should keep private. This is not a room you want to show off to guests and family; This is your personal sanctuary, so feel free to enjoy and decorate the space however you see fit. Just remember, the best light fixtures in the world will make a room look worse if they don’t match in design, style, and materials. Be sure to do your homework and decide on the design and style of accessories you want before committing to a purchase.
