The average person spends around 26 years of their life sleeping. That’s over a quarter of a century of slumber! So, it only makes sense that you would want your bedroom to be as perfect as possible for those long years of R&R. Nowadays, there are thousands of design ideas for bedroom ceilings, which can make it hard to pick the right one for you. However, one important design feature that is often overlooked is lighting. Without proper lighting, your ceiling design will be lost in the dark.
Bedroom ceiling lights come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to decide which ones are right for you and your ceiling. To help you make the best decision for your home, we’ve put together a list of modern bedroom ceiling lights to consider.
Modern bedroom ceiling lights
LED Strip Lights
LED strip lights are a type of lighting that can be used to add ambiance and style to any room in your home. They are easy to install and can be cut to fit any space. LED strip lights are also very versatile because they come in different colors and can be controlled with a remote. This type of light is perfect for accenting a specific area or piece of furniture in your bedroom.
Pendant Lights
Pendant lights are a type of light fixtures that hangs from the ceiling. They come in various styles and designs, which makes them perfect for any type of bedroom décor. Pendant lights are also available in different sizes, so you can choose the perfect one for your room size and ceiling height. Pendant lights are usually installed in pairs or threes, which gives bedrooms a more balanced look. If you want to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom, consider installing pendant lights.
Chandeliers
Chandeliers are a classic type of light fixture that never goes out of style. They add elegance and sophistication to any room in your home. Chandeliers come in different sizes, so you can choose the perfect one for your room size and ceiling height. If you have high ceilings, then a large chandelier would look best in your space. For smaller bedrooms with lower ceilings, consider installing a mini chandelier instead.
Flush Mount Lights
Flush mount lights are another type of classic light fixture that is perfect for bedrooms with low ceilings. As the name suggests, flush mount lights are installed close to the ceiling, which gives the illusion of a taller ceiling height. Flush mount lights come in different designs, so you can find the perfect one to match your room’s décor style.
Recessed Lights
Recessed lights are installed into the ceiling instead of hanging from it like other types of light fixtures (such as pendant lights or chandeliers). Recessed lights provide even lighting throughout the entire room and are perfect for bedrooms with high ceilings because they don’t take up any floor space. If you want to add more than just ambient lighting to your room, then recessed lights would be a great option for you because they can be used as task lighting as well (for example, if you need extra light while reading in bed).
How to Make a Modern Bedroom Brighter?
The bedroom is where you go to rest and unwind. Lighting is one of the most important parts of creating a calm atmosphere in the bedroom. Using layers of ambient, task, and accent lighting in the right places and with dimmer switches will make a big difference in the look and feel of the bedroom.
In this guide to bedroom lighting, we’ll talk about the basics of bedroom lighting and how to layer lights. This means choosing the right bulbs for the amount of light and color temperature you want.
The second half of our bedroom lighting guide is a Q&A with Los Angeles-based interior designer Jamie Bush, who is known for being able to mix old and new styles. He tells us how to make a modern bedroom that is well-lit, functional, and relaxing.
Adding more and more lights to your bedroom
The key to getting the best lighting in any room, including the bedroom, is to know how to layer lights. This means getting the right amount of general, task, and accent lighting. By finding this balance, you’ll be able to turn on the lights for any activity or mood with the flip of a switch.
- Background lighting
Start with the lighting in the room (also known as general lighting). Ambient light can come from large windows or skylights or from lights in the room. It can be natural or artificial, as long as it gives off enough light to do everyday tasks like cleaning, folding clothes, or making the bed.
When it comes to artificial lighting, the best way to get ambient light is with ceiling fixtures like flush mount ceiling lights, chandeliers, pendant lights, etc., or portable lights like floor lamps. Both types of lighting will give you enough light to do things that don’t require bright, focused light.
- Task Lighting
If you plan to do things that require more concentration, like reading, working, getting ready, or putting on makeup, you might want to add task lights on top of your general lighting. Task lighting doesn’t have to be limited to the desk task light. Reading is easier with table lamps with light-colored shades because a dark shade would make the light less bright. Swing-arm lights are good for reading, while table lights or even pendants with more artistic designs create a more relaxing and calm atmosphere. Also think about low-hanging pendants on either side of the bed, sconces, wall-mounted task lights on either side of a headboard, or other directional lighting placed above it.
In this way, the bedroom task light can be almost anything, as long as it gives off enough light to help you stay focused. A task light’s function is not just in how it looks or where it is placed, but also in how its bulb works (more on that later).
- Extra lighting
Accent lighting is usually used to draw attention to and show off things like artwork in a room. Accent lighting on its own can act as a softer version of ambient lighting in the bedroom. It can give off a nice glow and make the room feel cozy. Some ways to include this feature in your bedroom’s lighting design are to use recessed lighting, wall sconces, tape lights, or to get creative with how you use other fixtures.
Dimmers
Proper lighting and dimmers are important because it’s hard to get ready for sleep when there’s only one bright light source. You can go to sleep or wake up more slowly with a bedside lamp or sconce.
Dimmers are an important part of the bigger picture when it comes to layering the lights in your bedroom. Dimmers not only add a new dimension to the room’s atmosphere but they can also be used for more than one thing. A dimmer can be used for a range of lighting needs, from dim light to full brightness. At its brightest setting, the dimmer can be used for general lighting. At its lower settings, it can be used to set the mood. Dimmers are easy to put in, so any light fixture can be used for more than one thing. Some bulbs, like Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) or low-voltage LEDs, tend to buzz and flicker when the light is turned down. Be extra careful to find a dimmer that works with the bulbs you want to use.
How to Choose a Light Bulb?
- Brightness
As you add lights to your bedroom, it’s important to think about what kind of bulbs you’ll use in each fixture. Depending on how bright the bulb is and what color light it gives off, it could help or hurt your performance during and after a certain activity. But before you go out and buy any old bulb, you should decide how bright you want it to be. This is measured in lumens. The recommended lumens for the bedroom are between 2,000 and 4,000, but this is a personal choice that depends on how you want your bedroom to feel.
Once you know how many lumens a bulb can put out, you need to think about whether or not the type of bulb you want can be turned down. CFLs, or Compact Fluorescent Lamps, and some low-voltage LEDs are hard to control with a standard dimmer. In these situations, you will need special dimmers to keep the lights from flickering and buzzing.
- Color
Light color is very important for helping with certain tasks. First, think about the type of bulb: incandescent and halogen bulbs usually give off a soft white glow, CFLs tend to give off a lot of blue light (though they have changed to include a wider range of colors), and LEDs can run at different color temperatures.
Since white and blue lights have been shown to make people more alert, they should be used with task or directional lighting to help people stay focused. Because blue and white lights make you more alert and stop your body from making melatonin (or hormones that make you sleepy), they are not the best choice if you’re trying to unwind and relax in your bedroom after a long day. On the other hand, melatonin isn’t affected by lighting that spreads warmer colors, like yellow. So, warmer lights are best for things like reading, watching TV, or just relaxing in the bedroom.
As the uses of the bedroom change, so does the need for good lighting to support these uses. With the right lighting layers, dimmers, and bulbs, you can be sure that your bedroom will have comfortable lighting if you get these things right. So, think outside the box and pick the fixtures you need to make the bedroom lighting scheme you want.
How do I choose the right light for my bedroom?
Think about the kind of illumination you require and the kind that you prefer.
One of the first things to think about in a bedroom is the lighting by the bed. These lights can be a great reason to decorate your room with something fun and different. Putting table lamps on bedside tables or nightstands is a classic way to make a room feel balanced and symmetrical.
Serge Mouille’s Spider Sconce is used in an unusual way in this room, giving it a sleek, modern look that is still very useful. The lamp’s many arms spread light in different directions around the room and can also be moved to make a reading light.
I love how pendant lights and wall sconces can be used as bedside lighting. It’s a very simple and minimalist look, but you can still add a touch of style and flair with the lights you choose. This master bedroom didn’t have any bedside tables, but adding them wouldn’t change how clean the room looks.
Before you hang a pendant light, think about these things.
It’s always a good idea to have a ceiling light with a dimmer or something that gives the whole room a soft glow. Even though the light from the ceiling could light up the whole room, the mood is better when table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces shine light where it’s needed.
You can also use sconces and wall lights to change the mood of a room and shine light where lamps and ceiling lights can’t reach. These are also great for drawing attention to a certain part of the room, like a piece of wall art.
If you don’t want a lot of overhead light in your bedroom, floor lamps are a good choice. Because of the way these lamps are made and the high-wattage bulbs they use, putting a few of them around your bedroom will give off more light than putting out several table lamps.
Consider how each individual piece of lighting will be put to use.
Choose where you want the lamps to go. Make sure there is an outlet close by so you don’t have to use an extension cord. If you know where the lamp will go, you can figure out what size it needs to be. Do you want a lamp that has a small base? You want a tall lamp with a big shade, right? Not every part of the room will work with these changes.
Lamps by the bed should be at the right height. When you sit up in bed to read, you want the light to shine on what you’re reading but not right in your eyes. They give off enough light close up and are easy to turn off when you’re lying down. (Hey, why not be lazy when you’re in bed?) When you’re sitting up in bed and reading, the bottom of the shade should be at eye level.
A lamp with a swing arm that can be adjusted to fit any bed or person’s height is a great alternative to a standard bedside lamp.
Consider how much light you want in each part of your bedroom.
In many homes, bedrooms have become places to hang out, watch TV, read, work out, or even do work. This means you need more than one layer of light to shine on specific areas and light up the whole room. If you have a workspace in your bedroom, put a table or floor lamp nearby to help you read or study late at night.
Overhead and portable lights can help set the mood, while the pendants next to these mirrors provide bright light that helps with getting ready and putting on makeup.
Overall, you want to get a feeling of soft lighting and lighting that will help you do certain things. Don’t forget to think about the light that comes from outside. How will your bedroom look at various times of the day? When do you spend most of your time in your room, and what do you do there? Then, how does the light look?
Don’t forget to take care of your closets. (Who doesn’t want a beautiful closet like this?) In a large closet, lights that are built in and hang from the ceiling work well. Make sure you have enough light to see everything, but also light that makes you look good and makes trying on clothes fun.
Take into consideration the aesthetic of your bedroom.
Lighting has a significant role in the overall design of your bedroom. Think carefully about the overall appearance you want to create, and make sure the lighting matches the tone you want to convey. You want the space to feel open and inviting. The lighting in this space is unmistakably industrial, which complements the spare furnishings, monochromatic color scheme, and exposed concrete floors quite well.
Keep in mind that the bedroom is meant to be a calm and relaxing space for you to enjoy during your downtime. It ought to be a haven of tranquility within your house. And while it should unquestionably be a reflection of your individual sense of style, you should also strive to create an atmosphere that is calming and pleasurable for you to be in. The lighting plays a significant role in that.
It is important to pay special attention to the color scheme that you have chosen for your bedroom because the lighting in this space will have an impact on how this color is viewed. Brightly colored rooms typically require less light in comparison to darker spaces, but natural light is still something that needs to be taken into consideration.
Last but not least, don’t overlook the importance of planning the position and configuration of the switches. You want things to be as convenient as possible, so you should think about when you are going to use each piece of lighting and where you will be when you want that light turned off. Make sure that the switch for the lighting by your bed has a convenient location so that it may be switched off while you are in bed.
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Conclusion
Modern bedroom ceiling lights can really make a difference in how your bedroom looks and feels. Not only do they provide an extra source of light, but they can also add a touch of style to the room. When choosing lights for your bedroom, take into consideration the size and layout of the room, as well as your personal preference. With so many different options available, you’re sure to find the perfect light to brighten up your space.