Lighting in the bedroom

A place to rest should be, first of all, comfortable. Good sleep and a full recuperation are possible only in a room with suitable lighting. In this case, not only the brightness and location of the light sources, but also their aesthetic qualities are important. Relaxing with taste is much nicer and healthier.

It is desirable that the lighting in the bedroom was both beautiful and modern. This has already taken care of designers and engineers, but the buyer will have to choose the appropriate option anyway.

To make the right choice, you should pay attention to the following key points:

• The location of the room. It is necessary to determine where the windows go. If east, then the morning lighting may not be needed (taking into account, of course, the season).If to the west - you need to choose an option that would not cause discomfort in the early morning. On this basis, it is necessary to build a lighting model in the evenings.
• The size of the windows. With small windows you need with particular attention come to the issue of the organization of artificial lighting. Light should be sufficient and better if it is distributed evenly around the room. This is especially important for those who, for example, love to read before bedtime. However, it is better to work at a computer in a well-lit room. To dim, you can always turn off the main light source and turn on, for example, a desk lamp. With large or even panoramic windows, artificial lighting in the evenings is also necessary. In addition, pay attention to the presence of lamps in the courtyard of the house - they can interfere with sleep and have to use curtains, and hence an additional soft light source.
• The size of the room. There should be not much light, but not a little, but just enough to leave no dark corners. At the same time, consider the principle of distraction. For the bedroom this is especially true. With a concentrated light tune in to a good rest is unlikely to succeed.In small rooms this is often a problem. Create the effect of distraction will allow the correct orientation of the light sources - it is better to direct the lamp up to the walls or ceiling.

There are many ways to correctly organize the light space in the bedroom. Consider both the classic and the most interesting and modern options:

• Incandescent lamps. Everyone has become accustomed to this device for a long time, but this does not mean that this type of lighting is outdated and inefficient. The power of incandescent bulbs is measured in watts. You can always find a suitable option. However, incandescent bulbs quickly heat up and can burn out at the most unexpected moment, but cheap ones are also available. They are easy to change. But they are not environmentally friendly. In addition, they may even be banned. 100 watts are no longer sold legally in Russia back in 2011, now the possibility of banning 75 watts lamps is being considered. Of the other drawbacks - a fairly limited range of applications: they can not be placed on the floor and it is not always convenient to install on the walls. As a rule, they look good in chandeliers.Do not exclude the option of their use in desk lamps.

• Fluorescent. The luminous efficiency is significantly superior to the previous version, but they are more expensive. However, in the bedroom with such a device you need to be extremely careful. The fact is that fluorescent lamps have gained popularity in rooms with a large area - they are often illuminated halls of public buildings: schools, hospitals, institutes. However, now they are beginning to be actively used in everyday life. Can be used as wall or floor light sources. But, for example, it is not always advisable to place such a lamp on a bedside table by the bed.

• LEDs - the most modern and environmentally friendly light sources. Used for both outdoor and home lighting. They consume very little energy and can last more than five years. They are easy to install. Among the shortcomings - the high price and the unpleasant effect of flicker. We add that regularly appears information about the dangers of cold light sources. And indeed, for a long time and with an emphasis on looking at such lamps (as, incidentally, at any others) is not recommended. We add that LEDs now occupy one of the most dynamically developing market segments. Work on them, including many Russian companies.This type of lamp is in demand in the defense industry. It is possible that new technological discoveries will be made just in the LED segment. Such lamps are also used for spot lighting, but this requires very complex installation work. There are also touch models on the market - to touch them, it’s enough to touch them.

• Energy saving. One of the softest light sources. Successfully suitable for bedroom space. They do not heat up as much as incandescent lamps, although they look similar to them. Often, energy-saving lamps are used with a dimmer - electronic dimmer, which allows to reduce the brightness or to achieve unusual effects: for example, slow on or off. Lamps with dimmers are actively used to impart a sensation of intimacy, in particular, in theaters. In the bedroom, this feeling is especially important as a pledge of a cozy, and even romantic atmosphere. Effectively look with the lampshade, for example, on the bedside table.

• Neon Perhaps one of the most interesting and vivid options. They will allow to color the room of the bedroom, give it a trendy, modern atmosphere of high-tech style.However, not all will suit, respectively. The flight of designer fantasy with such lamps is almost unlimited. They can be hanging, from them it is possible to assemble suspensions, to decorate the room with improvised stars or to invent something else. For a long time, it was neon lamps that were perhaps the main objects of the “worship” of adherents of the avant-garde trend in design art. Now, among other things, thanks to the neon advertising that was widespread in the middle of the last century, and in some places and now, they have acquired a noir shade. In addition, they can be used as a decorative source of illumination. It is always pleasant when there is not just a lamp on the bedside table, but a real piece of art. However, such lamps are often not very practical and are suitable not for any style and lifestyle. Waking up early in neon lighting is not always pleasant, and it may be difficult to read before bedtime.

We add that in the bedroom you can use several lighting options at the same time. For example, in order to save hang a chandelier with incandescent lamps, and on the night table under the lamp shade to install energy-saving or neon lamp.Another option is to arrange beautiful decorative lighting, and for reading or work include a point source of light.

With all the variety of styles there are several basic approaches to the design of the bedroom, taking into account the basic principles of lighting.

But before - a few words about the color temperature. In fact, it is she who determines the color that produces a particular lamp. Moreover, the so-called "cold" colors - blue, white or blue - are obtained at the highest possible temperature. The color temperatures most suitable for the bedroom are 2500 Kelvin. This is a very soft orange color, creating a quiet, muffled atmosphere. This color temperature is ideal for small lamps, sconces, table lamps.

But not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance.The fact is that color temperatures can be combined to achieve very interesting color programs and shades. So, sharper colors can be softened or, on the contrary, diluted with muted shades. Will successfully look, for example, purple light, complemented by bluish shades. This will not turn it into red, but on the contrary, will add notes of coldness and bring the room to the color balance. Another example - the blue color will play a completely different colors when applying it with the help of light sources with white shades.

Anyway, the choice of a successful combination depends on the preferences and tastes of the owners of the room. However, if you do not take into account the radical design development, then there are only two main lighting modes for the bedroom. Either it is a warm tone, or cold. In the first case, the sensation of warmth is emphasized by yellow and orange, reddish or purple hues. They must match and furniture. It will look beautiful wooden bed, a variety of stylized historical styles, classic decor and other elements. In a room with small windows, this concept will look particularly advantageous.

Another option - a bedroom in blue and white, cool shades. Technological styles belong to this type of interior, it is important to use the ideas of late modernism. hi-tech, in some cases loft, as an option - marine style. In the latter case, you can soften the tone of green shades. The Scandinavian style will also fit into this concept.

Let us dwell in more detail on the selection of a suitable lighting mode for the main styles of interior design.

• Provence. Suitable cool colors, white lighting. If the interior focuses on green colors, seclusion and the creation of separate comfort zones (in the case of a large bedroom), it is possible to use softer and warmer sources of light. You can stylize the room in aqua using cool shades. In such bedrooms it will be beneficial to look elegant, not too heavy, but on the contrary, creating a feeling of fragility of the chandelier. However, one should not abuse airiness. If the interior is too light, the light can balance it due to light reddish and orange shades, which are consonant with the floor covering.

• Classical. It can be described as warm and bright. The main source of light should be in harmony with the decor, walls and ceiling. It is reasonable to place decorative lamps near the bed. Beautiful wall sconces look.

• Mediterranean. As a rule, such rooms have good natural lighting. The task of artificial, oddly enough, is to maintain naturalness. The illumination can be point-like, variants with dimmers look interesting. The light should not be too warm, but at the same time sufficient to create a feeling of comfort.

• Modern. There are several approaches. You can either decorate the bedroom in a modern surroundings with mostly cold lighting, or set the light balance (you need dark furniture and there is a risk that you will get something completely eclectic) or try to abandon the usual patterns altogether. In the latter case, experiments with unusual colors, the use of green or purple hues in lighting are relevant.

• Scandinavian. A cold light will do.Successfully fit into the interior of various models of lamps, including hanging. You can hang light sources like festoons or fantasize about wall lighting. Chandeliers of various shapes are suitable as the main source, but it is better not to overburden them with excessive decor. However, this is a very difficult interior design option for the bedroom, so it is necessary to combine cool shades of light with suitable furniture without losing the feeling of comfort that is so necessary for the bedroom.

• Oriental. It will look good light is not very high temperatures, including reddish hues. You can use large decorative chandeliers. Bedrooms in the format of this style create a feeling of luxurious comfort, and light sources emphasize the correct tone of this world view. The light should harmoniously illuminate and focus on the most interesting pieces of interior, especially on the bed and other places for rest - chairs or a sofa.

• Loft. Here experiments are possible. But definitely the lamps of various constructivist forms will fit well into the interior.At the same time, avant-garde should not be deliberately spectacular, and it is precisely the warm light that, in the presence of additional cool notes, can gather space in the chamber frames. However, if the bedroom is large, do not forget that there should be enough light in it.

• High tech. The interior in this style is desirable to emphasize the cold shades. Lamps can be non-standard type and form. Neon will do as well. It is permissible to use blue light and even radical options with the establishment of light sources in the floor and walls. Among the interesting design developments - the allocation of a separate light path of the bed. Sometimes there are high-tech interiors with large chandeliers, but this is not always a good idea, since in some features the style is still minimalist. Do not forget also about the spot or touch lamps. Here they are very appropriate, as they allow not only to illuminate the room, but also to create new sensations and enrich the perception in the field of control of light, to achieve a very rare feeling of “waking sleep”.

The location of the light sources in the room may be different. However, you need to combine them wisely and adhere to not only the criteria of style, but also convenience. The main source of light, for example, assembled in a chandelier, is better placed in the central part of the ceiling space of the room. The chandelier will thus appear to be in front of or behind the bed, and even when turned on in the morning, it will not cause an annoying effect.

Additional light sources can be installed next to the bed so that they can be reached by hand while lying down. These can be wall lamps, lamps, flexible table lamps that can be used effectively for reading. Their placement on the wall is not excluded. If a table is also placed in the bedroom, then separate lighting should be arranged for it, it is advisable to provide it with an independent source of light.

Do not forget about the various additional features of the organization of the light space in the room. For example, many chandeliers have moving luminaires that allow you to direct the light in a certain direction and illuminate certain areas of the room that you need.In some cases, there is an option to adjust the brightness. Also note that the bedroom is often open, and the light can enter it not only from the windows, but also from other rooms, such as the living room. The color temperature of light sources from different rooms should also be combined correctly.

And finally - a few tips and design ideas that are suitable for unusual interiors.

If the bedroom stretch ceiling, do not be afraid to experiment. In such a room, you can use heavy decorative chandeliers and lamps. It should only pay more attention to the issues of fasteners and wiring. In a small or small bedroom, where you do not need too much light, you can focus on the lighting of the stretch ceiling, emphasize its decorative elements.

With sloping ceilings in the room, it is important to light every corner of it. Installing light sources around the perimeter will visually expand the space. You can actively use LEDs. If the ceiling is plasterboard, the option of spot lighting or the use of decorative chandeliers is not excluded.

How to independently install the lighting in the bedroom, see the video below.