Ghid 17Rooms and style
Bedroom: light for rest
The bedroom is the only room where light is used more extensively while standing up. Hence its special rules.
Composition
Warm light by the bed
A large decorative wall light behind the bed, two reading lights, and a tall plant that softens the corner of the room.
Moon LED Ceiling Light Ø120
€407,95
PRISCILA LED Wall Light
€104,95
120–140 cmthe height of the reading glasses
Ezekiel Crystal Patch
€99,95
Decorative 220 cm cornucopia
€252,95
În compoziție
- LED Ceiling Light, Decorative, Moon 83W Diameter 120CM Cool/Neutral/Warm Light Black €407,95
- PRISCILA LED Wall Light, 10W, Crystal, Polished Chrome, Warm/Cool/Neutral Light €104,95
- Ezequiel Crystal Ceiling Light 2x E14 Gold €99,95
- Potted decorative plant, 7 stems, 220cm, Artificial Grass, Textile and Plastic Material, Green and Grey €252,95
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2700K
Temperature
Or even 2200 K for night light.
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120–140cm
The reading lamp
From the floor, about 50–60 cm above the mattress.
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± 5cm
Nightstand
At the same height as the mattress, or very close to it.
Sketch
The bed, nightstands, and wall lamps
The wall lights are mounted at 120–140 cm above the floor, above the bedside tables, and shine downwards onto the book. The bedside tables are the same height as the mattress, so you can reach them without getting up.
General lighting
The bedroom needs less general lighting than the living room: 100–150 lumens per square meter. A chandelier or ceiling light with diffused, dimmable light is sufficient. Avoid spotlights aimed directly at the bed: from a lying position, the light shines into your eyes.
Reading light
Each side of the bed gets its own light source: a wall sconce or a reading lamp. Wall sconces are mounted at 120–140 cm above the floor, 15–20 cm beyond the edge of the headboard, with the light directed downwards. Each has its own switch, so one person can read without disturbing the other.
Color temperature
Choose 2700 K for the general and reading lights. Warm, low light in the evening helps you transition to sleep; cool, blue-rich light has the opposite effect. If the dressing room is in the bedroom, its light can be 3000–4000 K, with a CRI of 90+, so you can choose clothing colors correctly.
The bed and bedside tables
- Bedside tables should be the same height as the mattress, plus or minus 5 cm.
- Leave 60–75 cm of free space on either side of the bed and at its foot.
- The rug should extend 45–60 cm beyond the sides of the bed, so you can put your feet on it in the morning.
Decor
The wall behind the bed is the bedroom's natural focal point: a tall headboard, a painting, or a large decorative wall sconce. Large plants soften the corners, while natural textiles (linen, wool) add texture without cluttering the room.
Designer's tip: put the bedroom chandelier on a dimmer. At 20–30% power, it becomes the perfect evening light, without any other light fixtures.
Common mistakes
- A powerful spotlight directly above the bed.
- A single switch for both wall sconces.
- Bedside tables much lower than the mattress.
From the store
Products suitable for this guide
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LED Chandelier LL5014/25CR
€941,95
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Checklist
Before you order
Five quick checks to ensure the product you choose is right the first time.
- The general lighting is warm (2700 K) and dimmable.
- Each side of the bed has its own wall lamp or bedside lamp.
- The sconces are at 120–140 cm, facing downwards.
- No powerful light source should shine directly onto the bed.
- The nightstands are the height of the mattress.
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