Key Points of Lighting Design in Bedroom

General bedroom lighting using ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures should create a soft and relaxing atmosphere without causing glare. Ceiling-mounted lights should not be positioned where the light shines directly onto the head of the bed, as this may result in uncomfortable brightness or shadows.

Cream Pudding Ceiling Lamp

Installing lighting near the bedside enhances convenience for nighttime use. Wall-mounted or adjustable fixtures are recommended, ensuring that the light source does not shine directly into the eyes. If the room is relatively small, indirect or diffused lighting installed around the bedside area can provide balanced illumination.

Mercury Swing Arm Wall Lamp

When fixtures with non-diffused light are used, they can be paired with other ambient light sources to maintain an even brightness throughout the room. The height of bedside lighting should generally be set between 600 and 750 mm from the floor for optimal comfort.

Three Basic three Elements of Bedroom Lighting

Bedroom lighting typically consists of the following three elements:

A. General Lighting

General lighting is usually provided by ceiling-mounted diffused fixtures or recessed lights.

Murano Glass Flush Ceiling Light

B. Bedside Task Lighting

For bedside lighting, indirect lighting or lampshades with soft diffusion are recommended to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

When using indirect lighting, warm white or daylight-colored LED bulbs are ideal. Desk or bedside lamps with adjustable brightness are also suitable for improving nighttime comfort.

Solace Wall Lamp

Terra Table Lamp

C. Wardrobe Lighting

If additional wardrobe lighting is used, it can compensate for rooms without ceiling-mounted general lighting. Fixtures can be mounted inside or outside the wardrobe.

Installing foot-level lighting near the bed enhances convenience for nighttime activities.

Methods for Installing Wardrobe Lighting

① Installed on the Outside

When installing lighting outside the wardrobe, ensure that it does not obstruct door movement. The fixture should not be placed where the door might strike it when opened. Fixtures that emit heat can cause discoloration or, in some cases, fire hazards if too close to the door.

② Installed on the Inside

For interior installation, fluorescent or LED daylight fixtures are suitable. These provide sufficient brightness without overheating and maintain clear visibility inside the wardrobe.

Key Points in Bedroom Lighting Design

• Bedside wall lamps should ideally have separate switches on each side of the bed for individual control.
• When installing general lighting fixtures, avoid placing them directly above the headboard or in positions where light shines directly into a person’s eyes when lying down.
• Avoid using excessively bright floor lamps that may create glare or uneven lighting.
• Soft fluorescent or LED downlights can be installed inside storage cabinets. For convenience, these can be connected to door sensors so that the light automatically turns on or off when the door is opened or closed.
• For bedside task lighting, use lamps with softly diffused light to prevent harsh shadows. The recommended installation height for bedside fixtures is approximately 600–750 mm from the floor.

Sylva Cylinder Downlights

Solstice Arc Floor Lamp

Example of Bedroom Lighting

In this example, general lighting fixtures are installed on the ceiling above the foot of the bed or along the side wall, creating balanced ambient illumination.

The wall-mounted reading light provides focused yet gentle brightness, allowing the user to read comfortably while in bed.

Arlo Linear Wood Wall Light

Bedroom lighting is not only about creating brightness, but about shaping calmness and comfort.
A well-considered lighting plan softens the edges of the night—balancing gentle illumination with moments of shadow, allowing the mind to unwind and the body to rest.
From bedside lamps that quietly accompany late-night reading to subtle glows that guide you through darkness, light becomes part of your rhythm, soothing and intimate.

Let every beam of light bring warmth to your nights and serenity to your dreams.