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Wall lights for bedroom can give an ambient glow to your bedroom

The bedroom should be one of the most relaxing spaces in your house. That’s why you should consider buying wall lights for the bedroom to give your bedroom an ambient glow, so you can enjoy peace and tranquillity as you sleep at night. 

With the right wall lights in your bedroom, you can even transform your bedroom into an oasis where you can escape from your busy life and relax in solitude. Whenever you’re feeling stressed out or just need a moment to yourself to reflect upon the day’s events, a great wall light can help you recharge yourself before starting over again tomorrow.

Wall lights are the most obvious lighting solution to illuminating your bedroom. But many people overlook them when searching for lamps or chandeliers to hang above the bed. If you’re in the market for new lights, consider how using wall lights in your bedroom could serve as the focal point of your decor.

 

Wall lights for bedroom: How to choose?

Choosing wall lamps for your bedroom can be difficult. The primary thing to keep in mind while buying wall lamps is that they should be strong enough to light up the whole room, but not so bright that they create glare on screens.

  • Ideally, you want a lamp that gives off a warm glow, as this will make it feel more relaxing. 
  • LED bulbs are great for this purpose because they produce less heat and consume less power than traditional bulbs. 
  • In addition, LED bulbs are generally brighter than traditional bulbs, which means you get better coverage of the whole room with less effort.

However, many people don’t realise that adding wall lights to your bedroom is another easy way to make it feel warmer and cooler without making any major changes.

 

Wall lights for bedroom: Ideas to make your bedroom stand out

Make lamps stand out with contrasting backdrops

 A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security.

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The room is dark, and you are trying to go to sleep, but your partner has just turned off the light. There is a little bit of moonlight coming through a window. So, you reach over and turn on a lamp to see where you’re going, but it’s not enough. Therefore, you need another one in that spot because otherwise, it’s too dark. Adding wall lamps to bedside walls can be achieved by painting the wall behind the bed with a contrasting colour block to create an eye-catching frame. 

See also: Tips to pick the right decorative wall lights for your home

Hook lights to a wall

A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security.

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Hanging wall lights is a great way to save space in your bedroom. They can be installed on any wall and provide an accent light that is easy on the eyes. With a variety of colours, styles and designs to choose from, you will definitely find one that will fit your room perfectly. From traditional wall sconces to modern LED designs, there is something for every style.

Swing arms with oversized frames lights

A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security.

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Pendant lighting is among the most popular forms of lighting because it casts light in all directions. The size of pendant lights can range anywhere from 12 inches to 10 feet, and they are available in a variety of styles, including traditional, modern, rustic, industrial and transitional.

Switch wall lamps to dimmer lights

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A dimmer switch is a great way to add mood lighting to your bedroom without having to install an overhead light. A dimmer switch can be used with a variety of light sources, including wall lamps and floor lamps.

Combine a reading light with a directional beam

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A directional reading light is a great way to keep your eyes from straining and also makes it easier on your partner if they’re trying to sleep next to you. Plus, it can be nice to have a good reading light that you don’t need to manually adjust every time you turn a page.

Panelled wall with offset lamps

A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security. 5

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The best way to add light to a dark room is with wall lights which can be positioned in areas that need it the most. Use offset lamps against a panelled wall or use them as nightlights in hallways. Accentuate your living spaces and add subtle lighting with recessed lighting or surface-mounted fixtures.

Finish warm metals in a coordinated manner

A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security. 6

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Adding a warm metal finish to your home will give it a more welcoming, inviting feel. Provide a cohesive bedroom scheme by coordinating metal finishes across lighting, accessories, and brassware. You may also choose a warm brass finish for your wall lamps, switches, and sockets if you have overhead lighting with a warm brass finish.  You can choose from hammered or polished copper, and you can find them in different shapes and sizes. Copper wall sconces are perfect for bedrooms because they don’t take up much space on the wall yet provide enough light to read at night.

See also: All about LED Wall designs

Shade in the shape of a dome

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Above all, know which type of light will suit your needs. For example, if you’re looking for a nice nightstand light to read by, you’ll want one with a smaller dome-shaped shade. This is because larger shades will cast too much light into your eyes, making it difficult to read. If you’re looking for ambient lighting, a larger dome-shaped shade would be perfect, as they give off more of a softer glow.

Set up wall lights beside the bed

Wall lights beside bed

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You can set wall lights on either side of the bed as shown in the picture for a nice look.

Use wall lights in a small bedroom

Small bedroom

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In case of a small bedroom, you can illuminate the walls by using false walls. This will be compact and also give the room a classy clutter free look.

Choose a light that matches your decorating scheme 

Choose a light that matches your decorating scheme 

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Choose a light besides the bed that complements the decor of the bedroom.

Add color with lighting

Add colour

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You can play with colours by incorporating wall lamps with colours.

Position wall lamps above the bed

posistion wall lamps over bed

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You can mount the wall lamps above the bed, that uses the space above the headboard, is functional and doesn’t give a cluttered look.

Wall lamps for children’s room

Wall lamp children's room

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You can use the various shapes wooden lamps that can make for cute wall lamps for the kids room.

Rocket wall lamp

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FAQs

What are the best places to use wall lights?

In areas where you require strong light for specific activities, such as beside a bed for reading, along a hallway, or on either side of a bathroom mirror, use wall lighting.

What is the recommended height of wall lights in the bedroom?

It is best to hang a bedside wall sconce 30 to 36 inches above the top of the mattress when hanging a wall sconce.

What is the purpose of light in a room?

A home's lighting can be used to enhance the relaxing experience or to provide useful illumination for tasks such as reading, sewing, watching television, dining, and security.

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