The first thing that comes to mind when planning a bedroom is to make large windows to maximize sunlight instead of artificial light. Then, as a rule, customers cool down and realize that the lighting in the bedroom must be of high quality at any time of the day, and decide to install simple and easy-to-use lamps.
It is not always possible to make a window on the entire wall
Types of bedroom lighting without a chandelier on the ceiling
There are no general traditions or standards for arranging a lighting system in a bedroom. Most people rightly believe that the arrangement of a bedroom is a deeply personal and even personal matter; the main criterion is that it is comfortable and beautiful.
Loft style lighting with wiring laid on top of a stretch ceiling
Since people tend to copy and borrow each other's best ideas, it is not surprising that lighting patterns may overlap. Especially if you use standard stretch ceilings with lighting for the bedroom, photo.
Bedroom of an ordinary apartment
Most owners prefer to divide the bedroom into several zones with different levels of light:
- Illumination of the head of a bed or sofa;
- General lighting of the room;
- Lighting for the dressing room and entrance to the bedroom.
Of course, there may be your own options and individual solutions. For example, using floor lamps or an additional night light near the TV or closet with clothes.
Advice! In any case, the lighting system should be convenient and practical, and only then beautiful and stylish.
General light on the ceiling in the bedroom
The presence of full-fledged background lighting is considered a useful, but not mandatory attribute. The bedroom is not designed for the presence of a large number of people, so even a small lighting will be enough, for example, by installing lamps in the ceiling niches, photo.
The color blue is associated with the open sky
For apartments, the most common scheme is considered to be a bedroom with illuminated stretch ceiling around the perimeter of the room.
New design and new lights
It is believed that the level of general background lighting should be no more than 1200 Lm, this is enough for comfortable lighting during the day without turning on wall and bedside lamps.
Important! The peculiarity of the general lighting system of a bedroom is that the room must have three independent light sources with different directions of light flux.
Each of the schemes is used for a small area; they are not used together with general lighting.
Lighting in certain areas of the bedroom
In the sleeping area, three main zones can be distinguished, in which independent lighting of a certain area of the room should be organized. Each zone has its own, already established lighting options. For example, a small space on the wall at the head of the bed is illuminated by sconces and a table lamp. For a service area with bedside tables, ottomans, furniture and mirrors, an external floor lamp or a directional ceiling fixture can be used.
A successful combination of pendant lamps and mirrors
Lighting in the rest of the bedroom is usually left to the discretion of the owners. Ceiling lighting can be additionally installed above the cornice and curtains; sometimes it is considered important to place night lighting above the entrance to the bedroom.
Decorative lighting in the bedroom: photo
About a third of all lanterns and lamps installed indoors are used exclusively for decorative purposes. These can be LED strips mounted on walls or mounted into a vertical surface.
An example of using a strip light for decorative purposes would be to install lighting around the perimeter of the bed frame in the upper and lower parts of the structure.
Bedroom with floor light
Decorative lighting can be mounted directly into the wall at the head of the bed, as well as into windows, mirror and picture frames, into any elements whose lighting, in the designer’s opinion, is extremely important for maintaining the style of the bedroom.
How to position the lamps correctly?
In relation to ceiling lighting, the chandelier should be placed strictly in the center of the ceiling, regardless of the location of the furniture below it. But if you provide lighting with spotlights, then their arrangement can be either symmetrical or in any unusual design for local illumination of a certain area, for example, in the place where the bed will be installed.
Regarding distances, the recommended height is:
- for a ceiling lamp - 215 - 230 cm from the floor, but here it is important to take into account the height of the person who will sleep or relax on the bed;
- bedside lamps can be placed on side tables, slightly to the side of the bed or directly above it, but the latter option is not the most convenient for a couple.
- the mirror and the adjacent area can be illuminated from above or from the sides, but in no case should you direct the light into a reflective surface, otherwise it will blind you.
Ideas for designing light on a suspended ceiling in the bedroom
The easiest way to organize high-quality and inexpensive lighting is to use several spotlights. Lanterns can be located on the surface of the stretch ceiling along the axis, in a semicircle or in several rows.
Classic light for tension decor
The lamps can be supplemented with several hidden directional lamps built into the ceiling niche of the bedroom. In the center of the room, instead of a traditional chandelier, two or three powerful panel lamps are installed.
A more stylish interior lighting option
The composition of a dark blue stretch ceiling with a large LED lamp in the center turns out to be very nice. The main background of the tension decor is created by several dozen spot microphones scattered along the plane of the ceiling.
Night sky
Bedroom lighting looks most organic when using daylight. Thanks to the enlarged window opening and colored inserts laid on the stretch ceiling and main wall. In this case, there is no need to invent any additional tricky lighting methods; it is enough to just install a couple of rows of spotlights for background lighting.
Solving the light problem with color inserts
How to choose the right concept and color scheme for a room
The easiest way to colorize a volume is with colored lamps, shades, lampshades or diffusers. It has long been proven that color creates a special atmosphere and affects mood.
There should be several switches in the bedroom.
A few observations:
- Cool bluish stimulates mental activity, suitable for lovers of reading.
- Blue creates a feeling of cold, recommended in hot weather. If there are thick curtains on the windows, such lighting will save you from the heat at noon.
- Green natural shades are conducive to a relaxing holiday; in the middle of the last century, lamps with green lampshades were popular.
- Warm yellow, close to sunny, causes an unconscious feeling of anxiety due to the discrepancy between the internal mood and the physiological state.
- Bright red and alarming pink lighting increases the sex drive of couples in love.
Now shades of purple are trending; it is the color of meditation, relaxation, it has a calming effect on creative people, and helps to relax.
The modern market is replete with a variety of lighting devices.
Important! Colored lighting often changes the usual perception of objects, adjusts the space, and the room is perceived differently.
Arranging lighting in a bedroom without a chandelier: photo
When planning the location of lanterns and lamps, you must adhere to two rules:
- Light fluxes from different sources should not overlap;
- To avoid monochrome, it is advisable to use lamps in the bedroom with different color shades, from blue and dazzling white to deep yellow, almost orange.
If you correctly combine the colors of the lamps with the decorative decoration of the room, then thanks to multi-tone lighting, even a simple interior will look very bright and rich.
Ceiling lamps for the bedroom: photo
For example, you can separate the lower level and ceiling lamps. In the photo below you can see that the upper tier of the bedroom is dominated by warm shades of ceiling spotlights and strip lighting of a decorative wooden frame. In the lower tier, two bedside lamps, replacing sconces, use white lamps, which goes very well with the white flooring and blue and white drapery of the furniture.
Another successful option for organizing bedroom lighting is to use bright yellow ceiling strip lighting. The ceiling itself remains without light sources, which only enhances its decorative qualities. The yellow color from the tape goes very well with natural daylight.
The overall interior is well complemented by two tabletop units with yellow lamps.
Location of spotlights in the bedroom
Single lanterns built into the ceiling play only a supporting role; they merely create a weak secondary lighting background. Typically, designers use them to level the skylight in the ceiling section. Spot lights can be used for large bedrooms, when the luminous flux from the main lighting elements, wall and built-in lighting systems, is clearly not enough.
You can use a classic apartment design technique, for example, placing spotlights in the bedroom along the main wall or building a geometric pattern. In any case, ceiling lanterns serve as auxiliary or background lighting and do not have a particular impact on the level of comfort in the sleeping area.
Location of wall lights in the bedroom
Approximately half of the lanterns of light sources in the bedroom are mounted on the walls. This is convenient, especially if you need to organize lighting at the head of the bed. These can be sconces, or pendant lamp systems, and even linear lamps mounted in the main wall of the bedroom.
The classic installation scheme for wall light sources is a sconce format, photo.
Monochrome style
Thanks to the successful design of the light source, the head of the resting place, the bedside tables and most of the surface of the main wall of the bedroom are illuminated.
The second most popular option is to illuminate the walls using lanterns mounted in the ceiling niches.
Spotlights are needed only to prevent the tension decor from appearing too dark
To illuminate other areas of the bedroom, a portable floor lamp-spotlight with the ability to adjust the direction of the light flux is used.
LED strip in the bedroom
The standard use of linear and strip light sources is corner and ceiling lighting for suspended ceilings.
The tape can be mounted in the wall, and even an abstract image can be built on its basis, photo
A very complex version of light in an oriental style
Using a strip LED system mounted in the bottom box of the sofa, you can achieve the effect of floating furniture. True, for this you will have to abandon the classic racks in favor of a cantilever mounting structure.
Tips and tricks
Before you buy wall lamps, you should think through all the little things: mounting location, wiring design, color scheme, style, materials and overall design of the room.
When choosing an electrical appliance, the following criteria must be taken into account:
- To ensure that the product has good characteristics, when purchasing, it is important to pay attention to well-known and trusted manufacturers, as well as the presence of a certificate of quality, safety and instructions in Russian.
- The product model of a lighting fixture should not only be convenient to use, but also be in harmony with the environment in the room and fit into the style of the room. For example, choosing blue-green lampshades will give the bedroom a cold, gloomy touch.
- You should remember about convenience when using an electrical appliance. It is best to turn the light on and off without getting out of bed and pressing a button. There is also a trick for those who like to sleep in a chair - installing a lighting device with a motion sensor.
- For those who like to read or work in a horizontal position, it is better to choose a light source on brackets. Otherwise, it will be necessary to adapt to the beam flow.
- When choosing a light bulb, you can give preference to different types of lighting. However, the location of the backlight should be taken into account. Thus, frosted lamps (incandescent) are recommended to be installed near the dressing table. Halogen and LED produce yellow illumination, while fluorescent ones do not convey the color gamut correctly. In the headboard area, it is advisable to give preference to LED lamps, as they do not heat up, do not flicker, create soft light, and are economical.
- The presence of a rheostat in the device will make it possible to change the light intensity. This is especially convenient if there is a cot in the room. And the minimum power of the device will turn it into a night light. But you should not use energy-saving lamps in such lampshades.
- Light bulbs should be taken with a power of 40-75 W for the bedside area and 100 W for other areas of the room.
Lighting in a bedroom with suspended ceilings: photo
The most interesting options for planning the location of light sources in the bedroom
Fireplace option for placing light sources near the main wall
The use of mirrors and stylish two-arm sconces allows you to stylize the interior of the room “antique” at minimal cost.
Option for lighting the bedroom with wall light sources only
Illumination of the ceiling and bedroom premises only with strip lights
Choosing material
Usually, structures made of copper or brass are selected for arranging a bedroom to be attached to the wall. They look attractive and retain an attractive appearance for a long time.
Lampshades can be made from various materials:
- Products completely coated with chrome on top of the metal look attractive in modern rooms;
- Country style is emphasized by wooden lampshades;
- fabric lampshades will look good in a classic style;
- gypsum variations amaze with their attractive appearance;
- beautiful appearance of ceramic sconces;
- Glass sconces are popular; they are suitable for reading, providing directional light in the bedroom.
Various variations are used to decorate the lampshade. The surface is painted, rhinestones, mosaics or even precious stones are glued on.
Conclusion
Now you know about all the options for lighting the space above the bed and can choose the right solution for your bedroom. The video will tell you additional information, and if you still have questions, write them in the comments below.
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June 17, 2021
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Switches
The switch plays an important role. They are determined with fittings depending on what design the model has. The following switch variations are available on the market:
- Most often used when pressing a keyboard. To turn on the light, simply press the key.
- By pulling the string, quickly turn on the corded one.
- Touch is easy to use. To turn it on, touch your finger to the special panel on which the sensor is located.
Each type has its pros and cons. When deciding on a choice, buy one that can highlight the style of the lighting fixture.
Configuration
There are various sconce configurations on the market. The following are characterized by popularity:
- Various geometric designs in the form of a circle, square, rectangle, semicircle, hemisphere and others are in demand among residents. Flat and volumetric options are attractive.
- Devices that resemble flowers look original.
- Many Russians choose lanterns, torches and candle variations.
- The originality of the appearance of the design in the form of shells, fish, starfish, butterflies, owls and many animals is emphasized.
- To decorate modern bedrooms, lighting fixtures in the form of a soccer ball, a cup, or a ship's steering wheel are often used.
