Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Rajic
Lighting your bedroom is a crucial step for creating a relaxing space.
Layering general ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent light will create a balanced feel.
Check out these bedroom lighting ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.
Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Rajic
Choose sculptural black lamps to add a graphic punch that will anchor the bed in a lightneutral bedroom.
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Black metal double sconces complement theblack bedroom accent wallin this New York City apartment for a modern feel.
Brexton Cole Interiors
Choose a pleated style for added texture.
Consider a vintage-style design and use a dimmer to avoid creating glare.
Choose a favorite saying to personalize your space.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Add a Colorful Beside Lamp
Modernize your bedroom with a colorful bedside lamp.
Choose a bold yellow base for a bright look to energize a modern or traditional space.
Layer Lighting Types
Ashley Montgomery Design
Layer bedside lighting for extra functionality.
Alvin Wayne
Combine bedside lamps with fabric shades to diffuse light for relaxing with wall-mounted adjustable sconces for reading in bed.
Be sure to choose a lamp that provides adequate light for working or reading in bed.
Choose a Bubble Pendant
Add instant poetry to your bedroom with a whimsical bubble pendant light fixture.
Mary Patton Design
Pair it with bedside lamps in a bold color to make a loft bedroom feel cozy and inviting.
An organic sconce complements this tranquil Japandi-style bedroom.
Flank a vintage-style floor mirror with classic sconces for a traditional look.
Studio Peake
Be sure to illuminate all four corners of the room.
This will create a balanced feel and ensure that there are no shadowy pockets for a relaxing atmosphere.
Favor Midcentury Lighting
Erin Williamson Design
Match the style of your lighting to your interior design style.
Mary Patton Design
Tall blue-green lamps give thismidcentury modern bedrooman authentic feel.
The natural material is lightweight, inexpensive, and complements the furniture in this casual and inviting space.
Style a Dresser Lamp
Top your dresser with a lamp to help define the space.
Forbes + Masters
Keep it simple or choose a one-of-a-kind piece sourced at a thrift store or online that doubles as decor.
Hang a Triple Light Sconce
Maximize vertical space with a multi-pronged sconce.
Kitschy flowerpot bases complement floral fabrics in this colorful'80s-style bedroom.
Alvin Wayne
This lightweight pendant draws the eye upward to highlight the vaulted ceilings in this airy space.
Brighten With Metallics
M Starr Design
Brighten your bedroom with metallic lighting fixtures.
The bedside lamps will create a warm glow when illuminated as the light peaks through the woven material.
Studio Peake
Hang Industrial Arm Sconces
Hang industrial arm sconces for a timeless look.
Black and brass sconces add interest to the white walls of this modern bedroom.
Try a Black Lampshade
Go for a modern feel with a black lampshade.
Ashley Montgomery Design
A dark cylindrical shade on a black and wood metal base will give your bedside table a polished look.
The best throw in of lighting to use in the bedroom is a layering ofthree main lighting types.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Kaitlin Green
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