Your bedroom is the place in your home that provides peace and relaxation away from the stresses of every day life. You want the room to reflect on your personal style while providing the right ambiance for the moment. One way to inject mood into the room is with the correct lighting. Lighting comes in a variety of styles from the typical table lamp to the wall lamps and sconces.
When choosing the right light, take into consideration your wall colors and how they will affect the intensity of any type of lighting. Bright colored walls need less light than a room painted in darker colors. The light will also determine how you feel and function in a room as well.
What purpose will your bedroom serve? Do you use the bedroom primarily as a place to enjoy intimacy and sleep? Or is it a multi functional room where you read, watch television or do other hobbies? No matter what purpose the room serves there is a style of lighting to meet the need.
There are several types of lamp fixtures typically used in the bedroom. They include ceiling fixtures, chandeliers, ceiling fans with lights, track lighting, recessed lights and wall sconces and swing arm lamps.
The bedroom that's used for a variety of purposes needs to have layered lighting to provide light for specific areas that doesn't overlap. Layered lighting may require wiring on separate circuits. A study area lighting switch should be separate from indirect lighting that highlights featured art.
Task lighting is a major consideration if reading is a common activity in the bedroom. Swing arm wall lamps are a good choice, especially if one partner doesn't share in your love of reading in bed. The swivel arm on the lamp allows you to focus the light where you need it. The light should be positioned behind the reader. This will eliminate shadows and glare in your partners face. Each lamp should have separate power switches and dimmers. This way one lamp can be turned on while the other remains dark or dimmed.
The dressing area is very important in the bedroom since most people dress in them. A dressing table or area should have wall lights on either side of the mirror. This helps to eliminate shadows the face. For applying makeup easily, an adjustable mirror with magnification helps to reduce the amount of extra lighting needed.
For watching television, consider indirect lighting. A recessed light or wall lamps with low voltage bulbs the indirect lighting required to counterbalance the glare of the TV and still provide enough illumination to the wall area.
Many people choose to have a ceiling fan with or without lights in the bedroom. These are great for adjusting the temperature in the bedroom and providing a romantic feel. Make sure there is a dimmer control for a lighted ceiling fan.
Bedroom lighting should be soft and provide ambiance while promoting relaxation. Whether you choose to use swing arm wall lamps, sconces or table lamps, all lighting should be controlled with a dimmer switch. With careful planning in your lighting needs, your bedroom can provide you with just the right amount of comfort.
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