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Luxurious fusion style bedroom with long arm ceiling lights
Bedside lamps for the bedroom are an indispensable thing for any bedchamber. The bedroom is a zone of comfort, privacy and harmony. Therefore, this place needs to be made as cozy and peaceful as possible. Lighting and lighting devices play an important role in this. How to choose the right option for your bedroom among all the variety?
Stylish bedroom in gray colors with bedside ceiling lamps
Small bedside lamp for a nightstand in a modern bedroom
Ceiling lamp with a red knitted shade in a bright unusual bedroom
Why do you need lamps for the bedroom?
Lamps are an essential item for any bedroom. They will help create an intimate atmosphere with the central lighting turned off. But their main function is that they will add additional lighting to the room and allow you to read in more comfortable lighting. And if you want to get out of bed at night, you won’t have to feel your way to the central switch - everything will be at your fingertips. Therefore, bedside lamps for the bedroom must meet the main requirement - to be in the immediate access zone from the bed (at a distance of no more than an arm's length).
Metal ceiling lights above the bedside table
Loft-style bedroom with wall lamp
Wall-mounted bedside lamp with white shade
Also among the advantages of bedside lamps is that installing this type of lighting will not require much space, but the convenience will increase many times over.
The lamps can be placed on the bedside table or attached to the wall - the choice is yours. A very fashionable option lately is floor lamps without unnecessary decorative elements. When choosing a lamp, you should take into account your needs and the stylistic direction of the room.
Double wall lamp suitable for children's room
An unusual version of bedside lamps is good for a children's room
Bright attic bedroom with a bedside lamp mounted on the wall above the bed
Lighting rules
The bedroom is characterized by lighting zoning. This is the main difficulty at first: deciding on the dominants and placing the accents correctly. Not everyone can invite an expensive specialist. Most people make their choice at random. For example, they buy a table lamp for the bedroom based on a photo they like. You can do this, especially when you have impeccable taste and knowledge of the basic requirements.
Lighting in the bedroom should be:
- sufficient;
- dim;
- uniform;
- absent-minded;
- comfortable.
If you remove at least one of these five points, the atmosphere of comfort, conducive to relaxation, will disappear. A beautiful bedroom has not only basic, but also local lighting in the area next to the bed.
Requirements for bedside models
Let us outline the basic requirements that lamps must meet for comfortable and safe use:
- Compliance with safety standards. First of all, lamps must be fireproof and not emit toxic impurities.
- It is recommended to use LED or LED lamps instead of incandescent lamps.
- Choose a lamp so that the light does not shine directly into your eyes. It should dissipate gently.
Advice! Choose soft lighting for the bedroom. It is better to abandon green and blue shades, which make the lighting too pale. They will add a touch of unnecessary coldness to the interior. In addition, they are not suitable for comfortable reading. A transparent lampshade will be a universal option for every interior.
Shabby chic bedroom with small bedside lamp
A lamp with a shade is suitable for a bedroom in the Provence style and a classic room
Cute ceiling light perfect for a Mediterranean style bedroom
Finally, don't forget about the interior. The lamp should fit organically into it, and not be dissonant. After all, an unsuitable lamp can ruin all your efforts to decorate the interior. At the same time, a stylish bright lamp can enliven even a boring and dull room.
When decorating the interior in modern styles, you should take into account the fact that trendy lamps are not always pleasing to the eye. Therefore, in addition to current trends, be guided by your own preferences: after all, you will be living in the room, and not the fashion designers from glossy magazines.
Convenient wall-mounted bedside lamps, the light from which will not interfere
Traditional bedroom with small bedside lamp
Light bulb as a light source
Among the several types of lamps available today, preference should be given to LED ones.
LED lamps are economical and durable
Prices for LED lamps
LED bulbs
Although they are more expensive than others, they have several tangible advantages.
- Economical. LEDs last for decades without requiring replacement and consuming a negligible amount of electricity.
- Safety. Such lamps are usually produced in a plastic case, so they do not break when dropped.
- Low heat. The light bulbs hardly heat up during operation. This is a big plus for bedside lamps, which are very close to a person - even if you accidentally touch them, it is impossible to get burned on them. In addition, insignificant thermal radiation allows you to use any lampshades, even paper and textile ones - they will not light up or melt if they are close to the light bulb.
Note. The last two points are especially important for children's lamps. As a rule, they are equipped with plastic shades. This synthetic material can release toxic substances when heated.
Retro Edison lamps
An alternative to conventional light bulbs can be LED strip. Or rather, a lamp equipped with it.
LED lamp
LED Wall Light
Prices for wall lamps
Wall lamp
Another nuance when choosing a lamp is the color of the glow. It is desirable that it be natural or warm, but not cold. Cold light is too bright and uncomfortable for the bedroom.
Warm and cold light
For the same reason, “daylight” fluorescent lamps are not suitable for the bedroom.
Types of bedside lamps
What the designers haven't thought of! In addition to traditional bedside lamps, they have recently offered hanging ceiling, floor and wall options.
Floor lamps have become especially popular lately. A very interesting and rare lighting option is hanging lamps installed directly above the bed. Such lamps are more often found in the kitchen above the work area, but few people still hang them above the bed. Therefore, by choosing this type of lighting, you risk being extremely original and impressing your guests. Such lamps are usually installed in quantities of at least two or three pieces. Together they form a whole ensemble. This makes the lighting brighter and gives a unique character to the bedroom.
LED pendant lights can also be used in a more traditional way, such as hanging them over a cabinet. In this case, they will seem to float above it, giving the bedroom “weightlessness” and lightness.
Ceiling and wall lamps in a modern bedroom
A ceiling lamp with a large lamp and without a shade is suitable for a Scandinavian bedroom interior
Modern bedroom with brick wall at headboard and ceiling lights
In one bedroom there are two options for bedside lamps
Varieties
Beautiful table lamps for the bedroom can be of absolutely different designs. Large manufacturing companies are now building a line of lighting products based on the 2-1 principle. That is, you can order the leg and lampshade separately. They will still coincide with each other. This way you will get a lamp that matches the design and style of your bedroom: small or large, vintage, futuristic, modest white. There is no strict fashion for what a lamp should be.
Lamps for bedside tables and wall models
Perhaps the most common type of lighting for the bedroom are lamps installed on the bedside table. In this case, it is advisable to make a harmonious pair of them - a lamp on each side of the bed. Then you will have a symmetrical composition.
This type of lighting will look appropriate in almost any interior. However, it is ideal for a classic-style bedroom.
Bright small lamps on a bedside table in a white bedroom look very contrasting
Miniature Wall Lights for a Modern Bedroom
Classic bedroom interior with a neat floor lamp on the bedside table
This type of lighting is most often also called sconces. It is suitable if there is not enough space for a nightstand near the bed. And also in a situation where the bed is located directly against the wall. Under such circumstances, the sconce turns into an irreplaceable thing.
At the same time, bedside lamps for the bedroom (wall-mounted models) do not necessarily have to be installed on the sides of the bed. There is now a wide variety of original lighting options available. For example, appreciate wall lamps installed in a certain sequence above the head of the bed and imitating a sunset.
Stylish bedroom with gold lamps on glass bedside tables
Convenient bedside lamp with shelf
Modern black wall lamp on bracket
What depends on the size?
Bedroom size matters. Larger spaces will require more light and a night lamp for the bedroom will be a must. Miniature lighting fixtures look inappropriate next to a large bed. Large and tall lamps with a lampshade on a long leg are not suitable for a small bed. Therefore, the lamp should be proportional to the rest of the furniture and the area of the room.
Floor-standing and wall-mounted models
This current version of lamps is especially popular at the moment. It is especially suitable for interiors in the following areas:
- loft;
- minimalism;
- high tech;
- Scandinavian.
At the same time, this type of lamps will be inappropriate in such dear interiors as Provence and country. This is worth considering when choosing lighting. In addition, this option has some disadvantages. First of all, if you install a floor lamp near the bed, then you are unlikely to be able to fit a cabinet into this space. In any case, it will look ugly and have little functional purpose.
For lovers of comfort, bedside lamps for the bedroom (photo), which are built into the headboard, are ideal. In this case, you can individually select the height and degree of lighting that suits you.
Minimalist interior with floor-standing bedside lamp
Floor lamp for a modern bedroom
Unusual lamp mounted on a wooden headboard
Materials for lamps
One of the most popular types of lamps is made of glass and metal. Such designs will fit perfectly into any interior due to the fact that both of these materials can take different forms. Therefore, such lamps can be considered universal.
Glass lampshades are the best option for the bedroom. This material allows light to diffuse freely, which is comfortable for the eyes. These lamps are especially suitable for those who like to read in bed. To adjust the brightness of the light, opt for matte or transparent pendant lamps. You can also play with the design: it is on this surface that the drawings look most organic.
Black matte metal lamp with an unusually shaped shade
Beautiful glass shade on the ceiling bedside lamp
Table lamps decorated with textiles remain relevant. However, please note that they will not suit every style. So, you should not choose them if the interior is designed in high-tech, loft or minimalist styles. Owners of interiors in classic, rustic or retro styles, on the contrary, should pay attention to such an interesting accessory. But when using textile lamps, special safety requirements are imposed. Make sure that the fabric lampshade is not too close to the light bulb. It is highly desirable to have a fireproof impregnation.
Classic bedside lamp on a beautiful metal leg
Modern bedroom with ceiling bedside lamps
Luminescent
Modern compact fluorescent fixtures are well suited for bedside lamps for the bedroom. Their luminous part is a hollow thin tube made of white opaque glass, twisted into several turns in a spiral, so that it is easily recognizable in a store on the shelf of electrical and household accessories.
These lamps have a long service life - from 8 to 15 thousand hours and reduced energy consumption. Their price is several times higher than that of conventional light bulbs, but economically the costs are more than recouped during operation. In addition, you can choose the color temperature.
Its environmental safety remains a big question. A special phosphor gas, which glows inside the glass cavity, is harmful to the environment. Once a lamp becomes unusable, it cannot simply be thrown away. Only specialized organizations can dispose of it.
In addition, such light bulbs do not like frequent switching on/off, which makes them fail faster. In nightlights and other lighting devices they are subject to the “flicker effect”. This means that reading in bed or watching TV before bed with such lighting is harmful to the eyes.
Exclusive models
An alternative material for lamps is rice paper - an ideal material for a minimalist interior. This option is perfect for the bedroom and will allow you to relax and sleep. Among the undoubted advantages of such a model, we note the ease of reading and the height adjustment function.
If template models and materials are not for you, then pay attention to exclusive options with wood trim. They will add solidity and luxury to any interior. Such models will fit especially well into an interior designed in a classic style. With proper wood processing, the bedroom will be filled with a pleasant aroma. This will be possible due to the release of essential oils from the wood when the lamp is heated.
Country style in bedroom design with an unusual bedside lamp
Scandinavian-style bedroom with a rope-shaped lamp tied to the ceiling
Bedside lamp with a beautiful unusual shade in the shape of a flower
Eclecticism
An eclectic lamp with a cylindrical shade made of black textile with chrome fittings, decorated with curved rods with dark brown leaves in the shape of faceted glass crystals can look very unusual. But this is an option for an amateur or for professional design. Complete with other lighting devices made in the same vein - why not.
Bedside lamps for the bedroom: nuances of choice
When choosing the ideal lamp for the bedside table in the bedroom, you should take into account its size and interior features. So, bulky lamps are contraindicated in a small room.
Since the environment in the bedroom should be soothing, it is advisable to avoid bright, aggressive lighting. The ideal option would be a calming diffused light - it will set you in the right mood. Therefore, opt for warmer and softer lighting.
Retro style bedroom with miniature bedside lamp
Small cozy bedroom with a small lamp on the bedside table
Modern bedroom with different bedside lamps - each has its own option
For a bedroom, it is advisable to choose a lamp with a round shape, without corners. Leave shapes with sharp corners for other rooms. They can disrupt harmony. This is also evidenced by the well-known teaching of Feng Shui, which recommends abandoning the use of such forms.
If the lamp has been painted, make sure that the paints are not toxic, because such impurities will evaporate when the lamp is heated, poisoning the air. This is inappropriate for any room, especially the bedroom. To avoid this, carefully study the product documents.
Bright bedroom with Provence elements and a wall-mounted bedside lamp
Cozy modern bedroom with small wall lights
For a bedside lamp, push-button switches are optimal. Corded analogues are already becoming an anachronism. The most advanced lamps have a sensory function in their arsenal. With it you can turn off the device with a simple touch.
Bedside lamps for the bedroom can be bought at any furniture store or ordered online.
With dimer
A dimer is a device for changing the saturation of light flux. Otherwise, it is also called a power regulator or variator. It allows you to make the light brighter or darker within one lighting fixture.
The device eliminates the need to stand at the switch and generally think about where to place it. Often dimers combine the functions of a touch switch.
