{"id":25863,"date":"2017-04-11T17:07:58","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T16:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=25863"},"modified":"2022-11-11T16:55:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T16:55:11","slug":"lighting-ideas-for-your-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/lighting-ideas-for-your-bedroom","title":{"rendered":"Lighting ideas for your bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

For me, the most important thing about a bedroom has always been the dark. I\u2019ve wanted it to be as dark as possible, so I don\u2019t wake up with the sun on my day off and my body clock isn\u2019t confused by the street lighting if I wake up in the night.<\/p>\n

But I\u2019ve recently come to realise that the light is every bit as important as the dark when it comes to bedrooms. You don\u2019t want to keep your other half awake while you read. So, actually, lighting in the bedroom is every bit as important as it is in the kitchen or the living room<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Grey<\/p>\n

Modern technology also means that your bedroom lighting doesn\u2019t have to be limited to a pendant light and a couple of bedside lamps. Here are our five tips for getting a well-lit bedroom.<\/p>\n

Get appy to control lighting with a smartphone<\/h3>\n

The popularity of the smartphone and ubiquity of home wifi has meant that many phone-controlled lighting systems have developed, allowing you to control the lighting at home via an app. But these are also very useful for bedroom lighting, as you can turn off the lights with a press on your phone, as well as adjust the mood in the room. You can even set the lights to go off with a timer if you like to fall asleep as the lights dim. It\u2019s as simple as setting sleep on your bedside radio. Phillips Hue is a whole system of lighting for your home, whereas LIFX sell bulbs you can control via wifi. Other systems such as Hive also incorporate smart LED bulbs.<\/p>\n

Read more: Smart home improvements that can save you money.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spot the update<\/h3>\n

We usually associate spotlights with the kitchen<\/a>, but they work just as well in your bedroom. Have LED downlights or spotlights installed and you can select your lighting to focus on the wardrobe, dressing table or your reading material. LEDs use far less power than traditional bulbs, so you\u2019ll be saving money too.<\/p>\n

\"mirror-lights\"<\/p>\n

Be bookish<\/h3>\n

Taste often dictates the design of bedroom lamp that you\u2019ll choose, but it\u2019s well worth looking at the type of light and flexibility when you think about a reading light for your bedroom. You may wish to go with the traditional bedside lamp or a posable office-style lamp, but you should also consider built-in lamps as well as those that are effortlessly flexible. The ability to move a reading light around is vital, as the size of text can change (as can your eyesight over time) and you may want to keep the light out of your partner\u2019s eyes if you share a bed. Something that can offer pinpoint lighting and be altered to illuminate a wider area is ideal.<\/p>\n

Choose the right kind of light<\/h3>\n

There are lots of opinions about which kind of light is best for the bedroom. You\u2019ll want bright light on a winter\u2019s morning as you get dressed (so you don\u2019t end up with odd socks or blue tights instead of black), but your needs are different when going to sleep. LEDs emit a good deal of blue light and halogens are more like daylight, so you may wish to go with bulbs that emit a pink, orange or red tone. It could be more difficult to read, but you\u2019ll certainly feel more relaxed.<\/p>\n

\"ceiling-lights\"<\/p>\n

Read more: Phil Spencer’s ways to add value to your home with lighting.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t play it safe<\/h3>\n

Pendant lampshades are often something of an afterthought. We buy cheap and plain because we need something and want it to go with the variety of d\u00e9cor we have in a room. But in the bedroom, you can afford to go with something unusual and extravagant that you love. After all, this is one of the main decorative features of the room and you won\u2019t have to explain your choice and outlay to visitors. Unusual shapes, lined shades and even chandeliers can look great in the bedroom.<\/p>\n

Discover lighting ideas for your hallway<\/a>, or\u00a0if you need to sort the electrics in your house before you switch things up, an electrician can help<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For me, the most important thing about a bedroom has always been the dark. I\u2019ve wanted it to be as dark as possible, so I don\u2019t wake up with the sun on my day off and my body clock isn\u2019t confused by the street lighting if I wake up in the night. But I\u2019ve recently …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":40410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3111,2942,3041],"tags":[457],"class_list":["post-25863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colour-and-materials","category-inspiration","category-lighting","tag-electrician"],"yoast_head":"\nLighting ideas for your bedroom - Rated People Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Five tips for lighting your bedroom. 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