We have to admit that adding lightning accents to a well-furnished and decorated room can be quite a challenge. An impeccably decorated room might just not be enough if the lightning accents of the room are not up to the mark. Hence lightning plays a pivotal role in interior decoration. The right amount and cleverly placed lightning can not only uplift the mood but also make it more productive and less dull! 

Any expert interior designer would emphasize lighting to be that one special ingredient that room decoration just wouldn’t do without.

A perfect amount of luminosity is as important to a well-decorated room as anything else if not more. Lightning sets up the whole mood of a good, strategically designed, and decorated room. Good lighting is an important feature for any space you walk in. Your home décor shopping must include accent lighting other than all the essentials. After all, you don’t want your perfect design and interior décor swamped in darkness and shadows. Perfectly positioned light fixtures might help you to enhance the beauty of your design. 

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Types of Lighting

There is a lot to learn when it comes to lighting up a room. Many people think and expect that a single source of lighting should be ample to light the whole room sufficiently but in fact, there are four kinds of lighting, and each is used for a particular purpose. Our guide on how to light up your bedroom must begin by defining these four basic forms of lighting first.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting is the primary source of lighting for any room. It can be natural as well as artificial. Natural ambient lighting begins with your design. This is natural light entering your room through big windows. Artificial ambient lightings are the fixtures that are intended to light up the whole room. These are the main lights of the room if said in easier words and usually placed on the ceilings.

Task Lighting

As the name suggests, these kinds of lights are used to increase the light for a specific task. Usually used for seeing small objects. Table lamps or reading lamps would be a perfect definition of task lighting.

Decorative Lighting

This kind of lighting is all about the beautification and visual appeal of the room and has a lesser focus on illumination. They are décor enhancers. To put it another way, they add to the aesthetics of the room. Examples of decorative lighting include pendant lamps, floor lamps, or any lighting source that is used to beautify the room!

Accent Lighting

Accent lighting is used for highlighting stuff in the room. If an area or an object requires special attention in a room, go for accent lighting! Commonly used for highlighting wall art or any kind of niches in the wall. These include wall sconces, floodlights, or spotlights. 

Resuming the topic at hand, How can you light up your bedroom? In this article, we have gathered quite a handful of tips and tricks for you to upgrade your information on room lighting and use that information to keep your room well-lit in a style that is functional to your needs. These ideas include the implementation of all these four kinds of lighting strategically that will intensify your interior décor and illumination of the room. Know how to layer your lights well. And by layering, we mean to create the best possible lighting for your room by bringing harmony and symmetry between ambient, task, accent, and decorative lighting. This will help you create lighting for any mood in one space.  

First and Foremost: Consider the Orientation of the Room

Considering the orientation of your room is the first and foremost step towards infusing your design with perfect lighting accents. Or in other words, a lot depends on the room’s architectural design when it comes to lighting it up in the perfect places according to the need. Keeping in consideration of all the basic factors like the size and placement of the windows in your room, the direction and the timings of natural light hitting your room is of great importance and the first step towards interior design implications in your room. If you have a room that does not face direct sunlight, then it would require more lighting fixtures. The size of the room also matters a lot while picking and choosing accent lights for it. After all, part of their purpose is to make the room beautiful.  

Choosing the Right Table Lamps and Shades for the Room

If you want a warm glow in the room, always try to have something with a shade. So make sure you place plenty of lamps in your room. Just remember to balance and layer the light while doing so. Place that floor lamp near your lounge chair for task purposes. Table lamps are a must on either side of the bed. You can also opt for something sculptural like pendant lights as your side table lamps instead of the conventional table lamps if you are not much of a reader. Also, they are a very good option if your room is small as they tend to take up less space as compared to table lamps. Consider a few following things before you get started, though.

● Don’t use glass shades for the pendant lights. 

● They are a good option for rooms with high ceilings. Your ceiling should be at least 10 feet high.

Tip: Pick a lighter-colored lampshade if your reading light is your side table lamp. Dark colors might stand out but reading will become nearly impossible with that! You can find some amazing table lamps here that will bring life to your space. 

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The Trick is to Light Up the Corners

Bringing the right light to different corners makes the bedroom space feel bigger and neutralized. After all, your aim should not be a uniformly lit room but an interestingly lit one, so that every exquisite fixture catches your attention. Transform a dull corner of your room by adding a floor lamp or a tall table lamp into a design statement. Highlight your beautiful decoration pieces displayed in the corners with a ceiling spotlight. Pendants lights are also a very good option to light up a dull corner in style without taking up much space in the room. Just make sure that while adding these lights, you don’t disrupt the balance of lighting in the room. 

Not Overdoing the Overheads

Overhead lighting is probably the most common source of lighting in a room. But ever heard of the saying, “too many cooks spoil the broth”! Well, that’s somewhat applicable here. Don’t go overboard with using too many overheads as it can infuse light to a level of unpleasant brightness in the room. It’s a very common mistake that is usually made which makes everything look unflattering. It takes away the proportions and makes the room look flat and boring. Opting for too many overheads is great for showrooms and stores but for bedrooms, it becomes over the top. Overhead lighting can be the best choice for rooms with ceilings of lesser height and simpler designs.

Try Toying With the Ambiance While Choosing the Light Fixtures

Look around, sense the general design style and layout of your room. Needless to say, it will be a reflection of your style. Now, keep that fact in mind before going out to pick lighting fixtures for your room. If your room depicts a modern style, choose similar modern style fixtures for your room. Don’t try to mesh in a traditional style or a conventional style fixture to that. You need to synchronize your buys with the theme of the room. Otherwise, no matter how beautiful your fixture may be, it will still look out of place!

While doing so, also keep the fact in mind that what you choose should draw attention as well as be great at doing its job. So for overall great ambiance, use a mixture of light fixtures that draw attention. And whatever fixtures you are selecting, like wall scones or pendant lights, or even ceiling mount, don’t settle for ordinary!

Styling Tip: For a modern style design, use fairly large fixtures. Fewer, larger pieces in a modern design can make an immense impression than many smaller-sized items placed in one space.   

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Do Your Research About Your Bulbs!

Knowing what kind of bulbs you would be using in your fixtures is of key importance. The color and the intensity your bulb emits play a very important role in lighting up your room in style. Or let’s put it this way, it can make or break the game! Halogen bulbs usually give a soft glow. White or blue light is commonly used for tasks performed like reading but can become very annoying if you aim on relaxing after a long day. LED bulbs are preferred to highlight and accentuate artwork as they are less damaging and do not contain any UV rays and emit less heat. Don’t forget to use dimmers with your bulbs so that you can adjust the light intensity according to your mood, energy, and need.

Fact: Bedroom lumens range from 2000 to 4000 but it can be flexible according to your preference.

Spotlight Your Wall Art Right

You got the artwork for your room which you had been eyeing for quite a while. You hung it on the wall you think is best for accentuating it but somehow something just doesn’t feel right! Well, this is a job for accent lighting. Ceiling spotlights and picture lights are substantial examples of this. These lightings accentuate and highlight the most prized possession on display. While at it, choose the light keeping the surface of your artwork in mind. If it has a glass surface you might want to reduce the intensity of the light to reduce the glare or might as well change the angle at which the spotlight is highlighting your artwork. 

If you have a single statement artwork in the room then we suggest using a picture light for highlighting it. As they are mounted on the wall very close to the picture, they have a very low intensity which makes it less damaging for the artwork. Besides that, they add to the beautification of the room. And if you have individual artwork pieces, you can use ceiling-mounted accent lights as spotlights for highlighting them.

Incorporate Maximalism While Choosing a Chandelier

Glamour, drama, and elegance! And so much more. This is what chandeliers do to room décor. Chandeliers may be the conventional or endorsed style of room ceiling fixture. But before getting started, know your style…know your bedroom style! Pick a chandelier that matches your bedroom design. There is a wide variety of chandeliers available like modern style, rustic style, industrial or conventional style, Tuscan style, caged, beaded, and many more. Choose the one that harmonizes with your bedroom style. 

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These three important factors while installing a chandelier in your room should be well kept in mind:

● Luminosity Level: For the bedroom, you won’t be needing a chandelier with a great brightness level. The one with moderate and diffused light should always be preferred.

● Height of the Ceiling: High ceilings are most preferred when installing a chandelier in a room. So if you have low ceilings then chandeliers are not meant for you. Or you may try the one that is minimal and smaller in size.

● Placement: Don’t hang the chandelier directly over the head of your bed, install it somewhat towards the center of the bed. For a small to moderate-sized bedroom, pick a chandelier with a diameter of no more than 20 inches. While you can take the limit to 30 inches for a larger-sized bedroom. But no more than that! 

To ensure a good night’s sleep and a well-rested start to the day, you must ensure that your bedroom lighting is just right. And there are many ways to brighten up your bedroom while having fun and being inventive. So, get creative and make your decisions wisely when adding lightning accents to your bedroom.