Options for organizing bedroom interior lighting

The light in the bedroom should be planned in such a way as to provide the necessary functionality and at the same time create an environment that is comfortable for relaxation. It is not difficult to choose lamps and other equipment if you understand the lighting features and use the recommendations from the review. It is important to consider the purpose of the room - the option for children will differ from the bedroom for adults.

Lighting in the bedroom should create a comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.

Features of lighting in the bedroom

The requirements for lighting in sleeping quarters are prescribed in SaNPiN, so you need to study the basic standards before choosing equipment. As for the most important points, they are:

1. The total illumination should be from 150 to 200 lux. If there are places where improved visibility is needed (for example, in front of a mirror), then the rate increases up to 300 lx.
2. If there is a working area or a place for needlework, local lighting should be used to achieve an indicator in 500 lux or higher, it all depends on the nature of the activity.
   Correctly zoning the space and lighting it with high quality is very important.
3. According to the PUE, the switches must be located on the side of the door handle at a height from 80 to 170 cm. For children, it is better to place this node in 180 cm from the floor, so that small children do not play around and there is no danger of electric shock if the case is damaged.
4. It is best to use light bulbs with a warm or natural spectrum so that the atmosphere is conducive to relaxation. But if the bedroom is located on the north or west side, then to compensate for the lack of sunlight in the morning, it is better to use cold light so that cortisol is produced and the person wakes up faster.
5. For an ordinary bedroom, it is important to correctly zone the space and think over the lighting functionality in order to provide the greatest convenience. Most often they use a chandelier, allocate local zones, if any, and equip bedside lighting, for which wall, table or floor lamps are suitable. And for decoration, you can use the backlight.
   Lighting in the bedroom should create a comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.
6. AT children's requirements are different, the focus should be on safety and creating an ideal environment for play and study. It is better to use LED equipment, as it gives good light and does not heat up. More often, a zone for games and a desktop are allocated, these areas must be illuminated with high quality. Decorative lighting can be used as night lighting.

In the children's bedroom, it is important to have high-quality natural lighting, as it has the best effect on the child's vision.

Lighting planning, equipment selection

Lighting in the bedroom must be properly positioned to provide optimal conditions for relaxation and highlight functional areas. There are several recommendations:

1. The chandelier should be installed in the center of the room, the arrangement of furniture does not affect this in any way. At the same time, its dimensions and design depend on the bedroom: if it is spacious and the ceilings are high, you can use massive options on a long suspension. For low ceilings, compact models with shades located parallel to the ceiling are suitable.
   Modern LED chandelier in the shape of a tree branch.
2. The height of the chandelier should be not less than 215 cm, this will ensure safety. It is better to install it even higher, if possible.
3. Instead of a central light source, you can use recessed spotlights. Them amount and location depends on the size of the room and the power of the equipment. This option is best suited for stretch ceilings and suspended plasterboard structures with a cavity.
   Spotlights in the stretch ceiling look spectacular.
4. Bedside lamps should allocate a small area so that a person lying down can comfortably read or use a gadget. It is best if they are adjustable, but they will also work. floor lamps or lamps with diffused light.
   The bedside area is usually illuminated separately.
5. For a dressing table or space in front of a mirror, wall lights are used, located on the sides or on top. If the lighting is not diffused, but directional, it should be adjusted so that the light does not reflect from the mirror and does not blind the eyes.
   Decorative lighting adorns the mirror.

As for lighting equipment, there are several options that are well suited:

1. Classic chandeliers best suited to traditional settings. But you can find models for any design - from loft and provence to hi-tech. You have to choose according to the situation.
2. Light panels give good light, while occupying a minimum of space and fit well into modern rooms.
3. Sconces allow you to organize not only the light above the bed in the bedroom, but also highlight the area near the mirror or easy chair, if there is one in the room. They are different - with a directional light that can go both up and down, with diffused lighting, or with an adjustable ceiling, which is easy to direct to the right place.
4. Spots are suitable for any surface, they can be overhead or partially embedded and serve as both an additional and main source of light. The main thing is to correctly position them and adjust the direction.
5. Embedded Spotlights ideal for stretch ceilings and other hollow structures. They allow you to illuminate a limited space, so they are located at a short distance, it is important to think over the layout in advance.
   Spotlights go well with other light sources.
6. LED Strip Light used for decorative lighting and can be placed anywhere.

Increasingly, neon lighting is used, it looks stylish and modern.

Varieties of lighting in the bedroom by zone

There can be several functional zones in the room, so the lighting is divided into kinds depending on the nature of use:

1. General light creates a comfortable environment and is most often realized through a chandelier or evenly spaced spotlights.
2. Bedside lighting is used for reading or needlework before bed. If the bed is double, sconces or lamps are located on both sides and are adjusted so that the light falls on only one half of the bed and does not interfere with the second person.
3. Cabinet lighting necessary to ensure normal visibility when searching for things. If the bedroom has a large wardrobe, then the light is placed inside.
4. To illuminate the space in front of the mirror, it is necessary to correctly position the lamps so that there is no discomfort for the eyesight. There can be two such zones - near the closet and near the dressing table. Depending on the illuminated area, the type and power of the equipment are selected.
5. If the bedroom has a work area or a table for hobbies and needlework, it is best to use a local adjustable light there. Most often they put a table lamp or hang a sconce on the wall, usually they choose options that are convenient to direct to any place on the table.

You can allocate a separate chair if it is engaged in needlework.

For comfort, it is best to put general light switches both at the entrance and near the bed. Or use a more convenient solution - a remote control. It is advisable to equip the lamps with dimmers to adjust the brightness.

Do I need decorative lighting in the bedroom

Lighting in the bedroom serves not only as a decoration, it can also bring practical benefits. This option is often used, as it has a number of advantages:

1. LED strip consumes little electricity and lasts at least 30,000 hours, making it one of the most economical and durable solutions. You can install the backlight and forget about repair and maintenance.
2. Due to this option, you can provide soft subdued lighting that will help you relax and unwind.In addition, in children's backlight can be used instead of a night light if the child is afraid to sleep in the dark.
3. LED strip can highlight individual elements of the interior or lay it along the contour of the ceiling to make the room look more attractive.
4. Often, using this option, built-in lighting is made in the mirror of the dressing table. This solution looks stylish and allows you to refuse to install wall lights.

Beautiful decorative lighting can be the hallmark of a bedroom.

By the way!

For illumination, you can use both monophonic and multicolor ribbon. The second option allows you to change the shades to achieve any effect, the setting is done using the remote control.

Ideas for ambient lighting in the bedroom

Diffused light is well suited for bedrooms.

You can use diffused lighting in the bedroom without the use of traditional chandeliers and fixtures. This gives the room originality and allows for uniform light throughout the area. Most often this solution is implemented like this:

1. For a stretch ceiling, a translucent canvas is chosen, over which LED lamps are placed. As a result, the room is filled with soft light that radiates from the entire ceiling, which is very beautiful.
2. Can be used light lineswhich come in different widths and shapes. In this case, an aluminum profile is placed on the ceiling, inside which an LED strip is glued in one or more rows.
3. Another option is lighting from a niche along the perimeter of the ceiling, you can glue a baguette if the design has already been made. High-brightness double-row LED strip provides soft, diffused lighting that is suitable for the bedroom.

You can use fixtures that scatter light, these are more traditional solutions that will achieve a good effect.

Video tutorial: 5 tips for organizing bedroom lighting.

It is not difficult to organize high-quality lighting in the bedroom if you think over the location of the functional areas in advance and lay the wiring. You also need to pay attention to the choice of equipment, the comfort of staying in the room directly depends on it.