At the end of the day, the bedroom is the only place you can truly call your kingdom. Then why is it so often the last place on our mind when we plan out the installation of lighting fixtures? At first glance, it makes complete sense because of its primary function, i.e. the place where we sleep. However, some strategically placed lights can create a truly comfortable atmosphere in your bedroom. Here are a few nifty secrets to a well-lit bedroom.
Most of our stylish lights and chandeliers are “for the show” anyways, so they’ll probably end up in the most visitor-friendly parts of the house like the living room or the dining room. When it comes to your bedroom, choose a theme and stick to it, but don’t overdo it! Too much superfluous light can count as a form of pollution, and you don’t need the stress of putting four or five switches in your wall for different modes of ambiance lighting (which you are guaranteed to confuse and mix up after a stressful day at work). So, those alluring lantern shaped lamps and (if you are really eccentric) variously themed phantasmagorias are definitely not a proper solution.
So, what is a proper solution? When it comes to artificial light, the palette of choices can be overwhelming. They come in various intensities, colors and hues, and you are standing there with one simple question on your mind – what is the right type of light for my bedroom? Fortunately for you, the answer is just as equally simple ‒ your bedroom lights should be soothing, and this is where the philosophy ends. Using wall lamps with stained glass that softens the scorching beam of the lightbulb is one of the ways to go. Salt lamps are a popular choice now, and no matter what you think of their health benefits, they do make for an atmospheric light accessory.
This is the tipping point upon which the destiny of your bedroom will be decided. You like a particular lamp or a chandelier, in fact it looks perfect. But hold on for a second! Ask the retailer for a demonstration before you buy it. It is baffling how much the appearance of the light source can change once the bulb sparks up. The entire color and texture of the glass (or other material) can change. Don’t buy it until the shop owner agrees to demonstrate.
Led lamps can be a sensible choice in the kitchen, in the dining room, in the toilet and in the yard. Sometimes, if utilized in a creative way, they can even do you good in the living room. Led lamps are changing the looks of entire cities right now, so after an evening spent at work or with your friends out, you don’t want to enter your bedroom and be surrounded by these stress-inducing lights. Incandescent bulbs are the only right solution for the bedroom.
The question of how far you should go before you cross the line of good taste is something that might cross your mind after all of the previous tips. Pendant lighting for interior could be the exact thing you need if you want to perk up the bedroom without going completely gimmicky. Floor lamps are another solution that comes with an additional perk – you can move them around and even take them out of the room, if needed. It is advisable to check with professionals like Penrith electrician first whether it is safe to make such changes.
The bedroom can be the hardest room to light properly, and this combined with the functional aspect of it – the fact that turning the lights off is kind of the whole point, can add up to a frustrating headache for you. However, with a few useful tips, you are well equipped to be on your way to turn it into a room that truly keeps the daily stress at the door.
