Lighting in the bedroom

Returning home, after a hard day at work, we dream of finding ourselves in a camphor and cozy atmosphere of a home environment. And the bedroom is exactly the place where we forget about our problems and gain strength for new victories. A full night's rest depends on the correct and harmonious arrangement of this room. And perhaps one of the most important is the issue of arranging the lighting system in your bedroom.

Even if you really like it when there is a lot of light in the room, remember that the bedroom is a resting place, so there should be soft, flowing and slightly diffused lighting in it. Do not use open light sources. For lighting in bedrooms, it is recommended to choose all kinds of floor lamps with lampshades, wall sconces and lamps covered with caps. In the bedroom, you can safely experiment with light, embody your most bizarre fantasies. For example, hiding light sources in the most unexpected places, thereby changing the perception of space and creating a mysterious and mysterious environment.

To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to carefully consider the lighting scheme, taking into account such important factors as the size of the room, the height of the ceilings, the number of furniture and accessories, the presence of mirrors and other reflective elements. It is necessary to take into account not only the basic lighting, but also the presence of decorative light sources, if they will be introduced into the interior of the bedroom. Modern technologies and a wide selection of lighting devices will help you realize any fantasies if you correctly use the basic rules and useful tips.

It is very important which side of the world your bedroom windows will face. If you are the happy owner of a large house or apartment, we recommend that you take special care in choosing a room set aside for a bedroom.

However, it is the northern location of the room that will provide you with the softest and most diffused natural light. Rooms with windows facing west or east will have the most uncomfortable contrast lighting, and too early in the morning or late in the evening sun is not a good option for lighting your bedroom. The most ideal option for bedroom apartments will be even and diffused natural light at the time of day when you are used to relaxing, and the presence of bright sunlight in the bedroom, while you are awake, will help to improve the atmosphere in the room.

You also need to decide on the type of artificial lighting in the bedroom: it is better if the light is warm, and you can adjust its brightness.You can solve this problem by installing a switch with a dimmer - the function of adjusting the main light source. This will help you not only to light individual parts of the bedroom as you wish, but also save electricity consumption. To make the lighting system optimally comfortable, it is advisable to use three main types of light sources. These include:

• Main or ceiling lighting. These can be either hanging chandeliers with a dimming lampshade or spot lighting built into the ceiling.
• Local lighting or directional light for the work area. This includes wall lighting - these are pendant lamps, all kinds of sconces, as well as table lamps and floor lamps.
• Lighting with a decorative function. These can be LED strips around the entire perimeter of the room, including floor, wall and ceiling placement.

For a complete lighting system, it is recommended to use all three types of lighting. The correct solution would be to make the local lighting colder than the main one, while too bright light must be dimmed using matte lampshades or shades. Remember that with well-chosen light accents, you will make your vacation truly comfortable and fulfilling.

When choosing the main color for lighting the bedroom, you must adhere to the main rule - the light emanating from the lighting fixtures should be muffled, slightly diffused and soft. The best solution is considered to be the classic warm matte white light, which calms the nervous system and does not strain the eyes. Well, for those who wish to experiment with design, today there are many different methods and technologies that allow you to create a certain atmosphere and appropriate mood in a room with the help of multi-colored light.

The easiest way to set the color of light in a room is to use multi-colored bulbs; you can also purchase diffusers or bright lampshades and bottles for this purpose. Next, let's look at a few basic light-color variations for the bedroom:

• Cool blue glow promotes active brain activity, so it is better to use it for those who are going to do a little work or read before going to bed.
• Greenish light most comfortable for the eyes, as it is the color of wildlife, it helps the best relaxation and good rest. A darker, more subdued green light soothes the nervous system and promotes mental balance.
• Bright red glow increases heart rate and can raise blood pressure, so using it in the bedroom is not a good idea. Exceptions are newlyweds and couples dreaming of a child, since the presence of red light increases the sexuality of partners.

• Beams of bright yellow lightand - also not a very good solution for a rest room, since this color can cause unnecessary anxiety and excitability of the nervous system.
• Modern designers rightfully consider purple light in the bedroom to be one of the most popular and comfortable lighting solutions. This color is perfect for meditation and complete relaxation of the human body.

It is necessary to carefully consider the location of light sources in the bedroom at the stage of planning the overall design of the room.The lighting scheme of the room must be verified and finally approved, since after the design work, it will be almost impossible to change anything without spoiling the appearance of the room. Therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance such key points as:

• marking the position of the chandelier and all other lamps;
• the exact number and location of additional lighting fixtures;
• the presence of local lighting, if it is supposed to be divided into zones of the common space of the room;
• additional illumination of interior and design items.

For tips on installing lighting, see the video below.

When planning bedroom lighting, the main thing to pay attention to is the footage and shape of the room. In order for the light in the room to be uniform and unobtrusive, the dimensions of the lamps and their number must correspond to the size of your bedroom. So, a too bulky chandelier on the ceiling will make a small room even more cramped and uncomfortable, and, on the contrary, too miniature lamps in a spacious bedroom will look like foreign objects.

If your apartment is supposed to accommodate several separate beds, respectively, they must each be equipped with its own separate lighting fixture. For those who like to read an hour or two before sleep, the best solution would be to place a special lamp on the wall or on the bedside table that creates a concentrated stream of light so as not to interfere with your partner's rest.

If there are large linen closets in the bedroom, it is also important to consider lighting them. One of the popular options in modern design is the interior lighting of the cabinet using an LED lamp. If you are a supporter of the classic style, then this problem can be solved with the help of ceiling lamps or place a traditional floor lamp near the cabinet.

To create a romantic mood in the bedroom, you can install hidden light sources in it. The main rule is that all lamps in the bedroom should be designed in the same style. Remember, too, that each lighting fixture must have its own separate socket.

Stretch ceilings with built-in lighting are becoming more and more popular with consumers, since this design allows you to disguise electrical wiring. If your bedroom also has a stretch ceiling, any modern technology and a variety of scenarios for lighting the rest room will suit you. The main thing to remember is that you will no longer be able to attach anything to the stretch ceiling, therefore, before installing it, you need to select lighting equipment... There are several basic guidelines for installing lighting under stretch ceilings:

• Careful planning of the placement of all major lighting points where the lights will be installed.
• For fire protection when laying electrical wiring, you must use special plastic pipes.
• To protect the ceiling from the effects of heat, it is necessary to use thermal pads.
• It is undesirable to use incandescent lamps with a power exceeding 40 watts.

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If you live in a small apartment, then you may find it difficult to choose lighting for a small bedroom. Lighting a small room requires special attention, and the correct placement of light sources will help to visually "push the walls" of even the smallest bedroom. If you choose a chandelier to illuminate a small room, buy a model with shades directed towards the ceiling, then the reflected light will gently create the illusion of additional space.

Another daunting task is arranging lighting for a sloped ceiling. In modern homes, this design option is used quite often. Usually such bedrooms are located in attics and their main problem is insufficient room lighting. An interesting solution would be to install additional windows directly in the ceiling, this will fill the room with natural daylight, and romantics, going to bed, will be able to contemplate the starry sky in clear weather. If this lighting option is unacceptable, then you need to find the best way to place a sufficient number of fixtures in a very limited space.

In bedrooms decorated in a modern style, non-standard design solutions are increasingly common, giving the interior a special atmosphere and creating a unique original style. If you are a fan of the trendy style when planning your bedroom lighting, you can ditch the traditional chandelier by replacing it with a few fixtures placed throughout the room. Bedside lamps can be replaced with stylish pendant lights, positioning them at a comfortable level for you. Also, in the design of the bedroom, you can use the decoration of the headboard with light - this technique will create a charming and mysterious atmosphere in the room.

If you are an adherent of classic-style bedroom decoration, then you should adhere to the basic rules of room lighting. They prescribe at least three levels of light source placement:

• First tier. A large, most often crystal chandelier is placed in the center of the ceiling. Its main function is that when fully turned on, it should illuminate the entire room without leaving dark areas.
• Second or middle light tier. These include floor lamps with muted lampshades and wall sconces with frosted bottles that illuminate the dressing table.
• Finally, in the lower, third tier there are reading lamps and a variety of bedside lamps.

As a rule, special attention in the classics is paid to the bedside area. Ideally, these are paired lamps - wall sconces or twin lamps on bedside tables. By using moderately bright light in your lamps, you can easily create a comfortable and relaxing environment in the room.

As you probably already guessed, the choice of lighting design for a restroom should be taken very seriously. The general atmosphere of the whole room and, accordingly, your mood will depend on your choice. For example, many lamps placed at different levels and in the most unexpected places will look very stylish and original. Applying this type of lighting design, you can easily highlight exactly those objects in the interior that are designed to attract attention and, on the contrary, visually disguise the areas intended for intimacy.

For multi-tiered lighting, spot illumination of the room, coupled with a classic chandelier and wall lamps, is well suited. So, with the help of directional light, you can create several separate functional areas that can be combined into a single space and again disconnected with a simple flip of a switch. This solution will be ideal in the design of the living room-bedroom.

In addition to the main function, with the help of well-placed light sources, you can emphasize the originality of the design of your room. If your bedroom contains objects of fine art that have special artistic value, such as paintings or sculptures, then arranging the right lighting will create a zone of increased attention for them. Remember that you can emphasize absolutely any detail of your interior with directional light - it can be exclusive furniture and antiques or just an exhibition of your favorite family photos. The right lighting will help you to accentuate any detail that you would like to draw special attention to.