Key Points of Lighting Design in Children’s Room

Lighting in Children’s Rooms Should Adapt to Their Growth

Lighting for children’s rooms should change according to the child’s age and development. Before the age of ten, children are in a crucial stage of physical and visual growth, so lighting should ensure safety and avoid glare.
Ceiling-mounted fluorescent fixtures are suitable for general lighting, while desk lamps can provide task lighting. Fluorescent or daylight-colored LED lamps with soft white shades create a calm and comfortable environment.

As children grow, lighting design must not only maintain brightness but also create an appropriate visual atmosphere. Adjustable task lights are ideal, allowing the lighting angle to be easily adapted to the child’s height and study posture.

Stoja Ceiling Lamp

Park Embroidered Textile Pendant Lamp

Key Points for Each Age Group

① Before Age 10

- Combine general ceiling lighting with a desk lamp to provide sufficient brightness for both the desk and surrounding area.

- The desk lamp should be positioned directly above the center of the workspace for even illumination.

② As the Child Grows

- A daylight-type spotlight or adjustable task lamp can be installed about 800 mm above the desk surface.

- The spotlight should illuminate the desk area while minimizing shadows from the child’s hand and arm.

- Light Distribution in Children’s Rooms

Ducky Table Lamp

Flexi Bright Table Lamp

Lighting fixtures for children’s rooms should provide soft, evenly diffused light.

When planning fixture placement, it is best to direct light toward walls, ceilings, or surrounding surfaces, allowing reflected illumination to create a more uniform brightness throughout the space and avoid direct glare to the eyes.

Under this type of layered lighting design, ambient lighting is no longer evenly distributed—it should vary according to different functional zones within the room.

Study Area:
Use cool white light during reading or study time to help children maintain focus and attention.
Choose a desk lamp with ambient light design that softly illuminates the surrounding area, reducing strong contrasts between light and shadow and protecting the eyes.

Daphine Table Lamp

Leisure or Rest Time:
Switch to warm white light to create a relaxed atmosphere and provide gentle supplemental illumination.

Circus Fabric Pendant Lamp

Sleeping Area:
Since this is the primary zone for rest, avoid direct exposure to light sources. Add motion-sensor night lights beneath the bed or along the wall to provide a sense of security and comfort during independent sleep.

Play Area:
Bright, glare-free lighting helps prevent visual fatigue. Fixtures with adjustable color temperature are ideal for creating a cheerful, comfortable play environment.

Origami Lantern Floor Lamp

Lunna Orb Chandelier

A well-planned lighting scheme in a child’s room should evolve with their growth—supporting not only study and play, but also comfort and emotional well-being.
Multi-layered lighting replaces the monotony of a single ceiling fixture, creating a brighter, more engaging environment that stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Beyond illumination, light becomes part of a healthy routine—adjusting naturally from day to night, helping children stay focused, relaxed, and in rhythm with life.

Thoughtful lighting design brings both care and vitality to every stage of childhood.