1. Lighting should be on either side of the bed, as well as in at least one other place, always at eye level.
2. Painting the inside of lampshades pink or using soft pink bulbs will create a really flattering light. Something to definitely consider in the bedroom!
3. Ceiling lighting in a bedroom is useless and unflattering so consider getting rid of it.
4. If you're doing sconces as bedside lighting, they should be about 4-6 inches away from the bed on each side, and 24-30 inches above the bed (that is the mattress), depending on headboard height.
5. Also make sure you can control all lights both from the doorway and from the bed. Nothing is more annoying than finding your way around in the dark or having to get up to turn the lights off. And always use dimmers.
What are your tips for the lighting a bedroom? Please share!
I love this! Since we rent changing the lighting isn't much of an option but I will be saving these ideas for our 'someday home'. I especially like the idea of painting the insides of the lampshades pink.
ReplyDeleteAlready broke a rule - have an old chandelier in my bedroom and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! Good to know as we are redecorating our bedroom this summer.
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This is such a helpful post, definitely bookmarking for future reference! also, totally agree with your post on Lonny... On a random note, it's totally weird that there's no orchid in that empty pot!
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ReplyDeleteI love the look of chandeliers in a bedroom, don't get me wrong! I think as long as the ceiling light adds a visual interest and that eye level lighting is also present in the room, you're good to go!
ReplyDeleteInteresting tips! My bedroom is SO lacking in lighting, but then so is my whole house. Derp. I am so intrigued by the use of a pink shade interior or pink light bulbs for flattering light. Really want to try that!
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