How To Light Your Bedroom

See our favorite tips for how to infuse your bedroom with relaxing lighting.

Aim for three layers of lighting in your bedroom: primary (overhead), task or accent for your nightstand, and one more accent for brightening dark corners.
For primary lighting, use ceiling lights, pendants or chandeliers.
A large floor lamp can also be used as primary lighting.

Design Tip:
Get 3-way light bulbs or choose dimmable lights for customizable brightness in your bedroom

A table lamp on your nightstand is a classic and beautiful choice for task lighting or accent lighting.
Save space and draw the eye upward by placing a small pendant or sconce above your nightstand.
Matching pendants or matching sconces add beautiful symmetry, while mismatched table lamps add unique personality to each side of the bed.

Design Tip:
Light bulbs with a warmer color temperature are best for making bedrooms feel cozy.

Add accent lighting with a table lamp on your dresser or a floor lamp in a corner.
If you like reading in bed consider a small task lamp to reduce eye strain and partner disturbance.
If space is tight, use a floor lamp for bedside lighting.

Design Tip:
Place lights at varying heights around the room for a balanced feel.

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