Which light fixture for the bedroom ?
Bedroom lighting is essential for creating an interior that is conducive to relaxation and pleasant to live in. The choice of lighting is therefore not random and contributes to the creation of a comfortable interior atmosphere. In addition to its functional role, the lighting can be an interior decoration object in its own right. Its choice must therefore consider the style of the bedroom.
Here are some ideas and tips that you can put into practice to choose the right lighting for your bedroom. You will also discover the different types of lighting and lighting suitable for this room and the golden rules for properly lighting the bedroom.
Types of lighting and fixtures for the bedroom
As the room can have different functions, it is essential to install several light points. The goal is to create a lighting atmosphere that is adapted to your needs. In this sense, it is important to differentiate between:
- Main or general lighting,
- Functional lighting,
- Mood lighting.
Whether in terms of style, power or color, the choice of lighting must take into consideration the function attributed to it.
Main or general lighting
The characteristics of the main lighting in the bedroom
The main lighting in the bedroom should follow certain basic principles:
- Avoid glare in the morning and at night,
- Light the room well during the day,
- Have easily accessible switches both at the entrance to the room and at the bed (two-way switch).
Ideally, The main lighting should be installed in the center of the room so that the entire room is bathed in light. This should not be too powerful, nor too weak.
Good to know: you can equip the main lighting with a dimmer. This device allows you to easily play on the light intensity and create the lighting ambiance that suits your desires. In this case, you do not necessarily need to install several light sources in the room. Thus, to obtain a subdued light conducive to rest and relaxation, you can reduce the light intensity of the light fixture. On the other hand, if you need brighter light to carry out various activities, simply increase it, according to your desires.
It should be noted that the color temperature of general lighting should vary between 3,000 and 4,000 kelvins .
How to choose the right light fixture for main lighting?
Ceiling lights and pendant lights are the light fixtures of choice to serve as the main lighting in the bedroom. This type of lighting has a dual role: it serves to illuminate the room and constitutes a decorative element in its own right. Thus, the choice of lighting should not be made at random. You must study several parameters: the volume, the shape and the decoration of the room.
For a room with a ceiling height of 2.5 meters, for example, ceiling lights are recommended. They are very practical because they do not interfere with the movement in the room. Moreover, with such a height, it is easy to highlight their design.
However, If the ceiling height is more than 2.80 meters, you can afford to invest in a chandelier, a Hang suspension or a Bala lighting cord .
Good to know: with a small room, the diameter of the ceiling light should not exceed 30 cm. For a large bedroom, a light fixture with a minimum diameter of 50 cm is required.
Functional lighting or accent lighting
The characteristics of functional lighting
As the name suggests, accent or functional lighting targets a specific area such as a desk or a bedside table.
So, to light up the office, bet on a light fixture with an articulated arm. This model is very practical and guarantees optimal lighting without being too aggressive. Indeed, you can adjust its height according to your needs. As for the light illumination, a luminaire of around 500 Lux is necessary to illuminate an office table. For the type of light, professionals recommend warm white and advise against cold white lighting. Ideally, the light intensity of the desk lamp should vary between 2,700 and 3,000 kelvins.
The location of the accent lighting is crucial because it has a particularly precise role.
In this sense, To ensure good functional lighting of a double bed, install a bedside lamp on each side of the headboard. If it has a dimmer, it can be used as a reading light. However, the lamp must be at eye level to ensure good visual comfort.
The intensity of the light diffused by the luminaire must also offer excellent visual comfort. The well-being and health of your eyes depend on it. This is why you must have lighting provided by a suitable light source to carry out your various activities (reading, putting on make-up, getting dressed, etc.).
Good to know: You should not confuse a reading light with a bedside lamp. The latter is not suitable for reading and may tire the eyes quickly, because its intensity is lower than that of the e-reader. LED bulbs are recommended for e-readers. They have a low blue share and guarantee the comfort, health and well-being of the eyes.
What type of lighting fixture can be used as functional lighting?
Discover our bedroom lighting and accessories
In addition to the table lamp as the lampshade , there are several types of functional lighting. You can bring style and originality to your bedroom by replacing the table lamp with:
- An adjustable floor lamp,
- A wall light,
- A Hang suspension or a Bala lighting cord…
Mood lighting
The characteristics of ambient lighting
The bedroom is the perfect place to rest. You can rely on good mood lighting to create a relaxing, soft and intimate atmosphere.
You can then play with the light to create an atmosphere that suits your desires. In the evening, you can opt for a soft, subdued light to promote rest and relaxation, and above all to accentuate the intimate atmosphere in the room. However, dynamic lighting is essential to motivate you during the day.
Which light fixture should you choose for mood lighting in the bedroom?
When it comes to the type of light fitting suitable for ambient lighting, you are spoilt for choice:
- Designer suspension,
- Custom spot,
- Wall light,
- Floor lamp on stand …
Play around with colors and light intensity to personalize the atmosphere. Indeed, to optimize the efficiency of ambient lighting, the color rendering index (CRI) of the luminaire must be greater than 90. As for the color temperature, it must be equal to approximately 2,200 kelvins with a white light tending towards yellow. The intensity of this type of light is generally close to that of candles.
Good to know: with their metallic, copper, colored, black and white electrical cords, Hoopzï's pendant lights will bring a touch of originality to your bedroom.
Bedroom lighting: some rules not to be neglected
To choose the right light fixture for the bedroom, several parameters must be taken into account: power of the lighting, color of the light, style of the light fixture, etc. Before deciding on a particular model, you must know these few golden rules for properly lighting the bedroom.
Focus on the brightness and lighting color of the light fixture
Pleasant, harmonious and relaxing, the bedroom should not be underlit or overlit. Soft lighting is essential to create a zen and intimate environment. To do this, you can invest in a 100 to 200 Lux light fixture such as the Hoopzï LED 95 Amber bulb. As for the color of the light, warm white is ideal, as it promotes sleep and brings great intimacy to the room.
But, we must not forget that this room is not only used for sleeping or relaxing. In fact, the bedroom is the place where you get dressed, put on makeup, etc. It also serves as a workplace for children and teenagers. This is why it requires various light points to emit different types of light adapted to different needs.
Choosing a style that matches the interior design
The design of the light fixture should match the style of the bedroom. The carbon black or white Bala or Hang pendant lights are perfect for an industrial-style interior. Their metallic electrical wires bring a chic look to the room and tone down the cold, clean side of industrial decor.
However, Bala's electrical cords are available in other colours, which gives you plenty of choice when it comes to creating a designer bedroom. You can opt for red electrical wires or red and white Zigzag electrical cords to add a bit of colour to the bedroom.
For a stylish bedroom, you can do without the classic bedside lamps that are installed on each side of the bed. Replace them with pendant lamps or wall lights that are just as practical as they are decorative.
Position the light sources correctly
Choosing luminaires with varying intensities is not enough, you must also consider their location. This makes it easy to create areas of shadow and light, according to your needs.
For general lighting, for example, it should be located in the center of the room and at the right height. (2.5 meters from the ground for a standard height). As for the additional lighting, its location varies depending on its use. As the bedside lamp can also be used as a reading light, it should be installed 1 meter (+/- 5 cm) from the floor. Directed spotlights are an excellent choice for illuminating specific areas, such as paintings and cupboards.
Important note: you must define the level of light intensity and the number of light points to install according to the surface area of the room.
Lighting for the parents', baby's or teenager's bedroom: how to make the right choice?
The ideal lighting for a baby's room may not be suitable for the parents' room or a teenager's room. Here are some tips to help you choose the ideal lighting for each of these rooms.
Lighting for a child's room
Safety first
Ideally, choose LED bulbs which are less dazzling and less burning than conventional bulbs. If you like hanging lamps, Hang pendant lights or Bala pendant lights with fabric electrical cords are a very good choice. For these models, the electrical wire is in cord, it is protected by a high-end fabric.
Softness and personalization: the key words
The light in your little one's room should create a zen and serene atmosphere. Your child should feel good, relaxed and safe there. Installing pretty lamps in harmony with the interior decoration is therefore not enough.
For the main lighting, you can invest in a ceiling light or even a pendant light if the height of the ceiling allows it. Be aware that a child's room does not require a powerful light source. A light fixture with an intensity between 200 and 300 Lux is enough to illuminate it.
Especially for the baby's room, the play of colors and light allows you to create a cocoon of softness. However, avoid lights producing white and aggressive lights, and always favor subdued lighting.
A night light on the bedside table
If your child can't sleep in the dark, avoid turning on the main light all night. This can dazzle their eyes and disrupt their sleep rhythm. The solution? Put a small, low-intensity night light on their bedside table.
Children's night lights come in several models, some of which project pretty frescoes onto the walls. Enough to make the decoration of the baby's room even more magical than it already is. These lights are also available in different options: musical night lights, portable night lights, wall projection night lights, etc.
Lighting a teenager's bedroom
A functional and comfortable light fixture
A teenager's room has certain features that you should not take lightly. Thus, it is important to choose the right lighting so that its occupant can feel good there.
In fact, teenagers love spending time in their room, it is their private space and serves as a refuge, a place of work, etc.
It must therefore have a main light to illuminate the entire room and a good desk lamp. Do not neglect the lighting of the office. Whether it is over-lit or under-lit, the eyes tend to tire quickly. In principle, the ideal light intensity for a desk lamp is around 500 Lux.
However, if your teenager does not like light fixtures and only wants to have one light in his room, opt for models with a dimmer switch. He can thus modify the intensity of the light according to his needs.
A personalized light fixture
You can surprise your teenager by investing in an original and decorative light fixture. However, to choose a light fixture that perfectly matches their desires and avoid unpleasant surprises, get to know their personality, their passion, their favorite color, etc.
For general lighting, you can install a tripod floor lamp, pendant lights or ceiling lights, as appropriate.
Generally speaking, teenagers like stylish and trendy interior decorations. In this case, bet on designer and minimalist lighting to give a contemporary atmosphere to their room.
However, if your teenager likes retro and cozy decor, Hoopzï LED and VINTAGES bulbs will be perfect for his room. Let him choose from the 6 bulb models available at Hoopzï.
The master bedroom light fixture
The lighting in the master bedroom must take into account your lifestyle, it must still remain comfortable, functional and very decorative.
Soft and comfortable lighting
You need to install a light source that is conducive to sleep to enjoy a good night's rest after a long day of work.
In addition, the master bedroom must have a delicate and intimate atmosphere. Play with the color and intensity of the lighting. You can opt for lamps with a dimmer, install wall lights or low intensity suspensions, etc.
Practical lighting
You should aim for good general lighting and opt for a large ceiling light, a classic tripod floor lamp, a designer pendant light, etc. Not too dazzling, the light fixture should nevertheless illuminate the entire room.
Don't forget to install functional lighting that suits your lifestyle. If you like to read, invest in a designer reading light to enhance your interior decoration and enjoy excellent visual comfort while reading. Your dressing table should also have accent lighting. This allows you to enjoy optimal lighting to put on your makeup. In addition, if you like to work in your bedroom, install a good desk lamp there. You have the choice between several models: table lamp, floor lamp, hanging lamp, etc.
Decorative lighting
Choose a light fixture that allows you to create a personalized ambiance: classic, contemporary, rustic, etc.
Are you a fan of industrial decoration? Learn how to play with lighting accessories. The CAGE lampshade for Bala and Hang will be of great use to you. Made with metal, it can bring originality and color to your industrial style interior.Besides black, chrome and copper, it also comes in other colours like mint green, red and turquoise.
The Hoopzi Team
