Bedroom Lighting Ideas

As the room where you go to unwind at the end of each day, the bedroom should always reflect your personal style, yet reflect an atmosphere of quiet relaxation. Well thought-out bedroom lighting is key to creating your personal "sanctuary," yet all too many people light their bedroom with a single flush mount!

Like other rooms of the home, bedroom lighting should be applied in layers to make the most out of the space. Here are some handy tips on completing your bedroom lighting scheme in style!
 

• Use Wall Lamps for a Task Lighting Boost. Wall lamps offer the functionality of a table lamp (many include wall switches and/or swing arms), without the hassle of a cord or threat of breaking. Use one on either side of your bed to create the perfect reading nook!
   
• Add Sparkle with a Mini Chandelier. Once used almost exclusively in dining rooms and foyers, chandeliers are making their way into all kinds of spaces, and are a perfect way to add both light and glamour to your bedroom. Consider a mini chandelier over your bed, and lend drama to your bedroom lighting!
   
• Have a Ceiling Fan Already? Add a Light Kit. Ceiling fan light kits are the perfect way to add ambient lighting to your space, and are available in a greater number of styles than ever before.
   
• Use Lamps or Sconces to Light Your Dressing Table. Dressing tables are often overlooked when it comes to lighting, but a pair of lovely lamps or sconces can help you see yourself in the best light! If you have a bare dressing table, don't overlook it when you're planning your bedroom lighting.
   
• Complete Your Bedroom with Accent Lighting. If you have a lovely cove ceiling, draw attention to it with hidden inner lights. If your ceiling is a little lower, make them seem higher by using torchiere-style wall sconces that cast light upward.

Above all, remember to be creative in your bedroom lighting! Use it to create an inviting mood, and draw attention your favorite features in the room.