For home decoration, we need to configure lighting fixtures for each space.
Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and study rooms all have various styles and styles of lamps to choose from.
Except for some workaholics and overtime dogs,
we probably spend most of our time at home, and nearly one-third of our time is spent in the bedroom.
Therefore, in this article, we will talk about some knowledge about bedroom lamps, focusing on bedside lamps. Including lighting selection, lighting arrangement and installation.
Bedside lamp lighting principles
For bedroom lighting, what we need is light to bring us a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Of course, we also hope that bedside lamps can integrate functional lighting and decorative lighting.
Therefore, the lighting effect of the bedside lamp should be bright and soft, creating a warm style.
We require the soft light of the bedside lamp
to meet our psychological needs before going to bed at night and help us enter a better sleep state.
Generally speaking, in terms of color tone,
warm or neutral light is suitable for bedside lamps, such as goose yellow, orange, milky white, etc.
But what you should avoid is that the light is too dark. Warm light and dark light are two different things.
Lighting that is too dark can make people feel insecure and can damage vision.
Of course, too bright light will make people irritable and make it difficult to fall asleep, thus affecting sleep quality.
Therefore, the light of the bedside lamp should be soft and moderately bright,
which not only meets the needs of reading and playing with mobile phones,
but also creates a good environment before going to bed.
Bedside lamp selection guide
When choosing a bedside lamp, we refer to the size of the room,
the placement of furniture and the overall style, as well as personal habits.
Typically, we recommend table lamps and wall lamps.
Firstly, it is flexible and easy to adjust and replace the light source. Secondly, the decorative effect is very good.
Among them, the size and number of table lamps can be selected according to the size,
style, texture or personal preference of the bedside table.
One lamp can be placed alone or two lamps can be placed symmetrically.
The choice of wall lamp should refer to the size of the bed.
If the bed is large, install one on the walls on both sides of the bed. If the bed is small, just install a double-headed wall lamp above the center of the bed.
If you have the habit of reading before going to bed,
it is recommended to choose a model with a telescopic handle and an adjustable lamp head.
We need to remind you that the light of the bedside lamp must be soft.
Therefore, when choosing a table lamp or wall lamp, you must pay attention to the material of the lampshade.
We recommend choosing lampshades made of frosted glass, parchment paper,
PVC materials, fabrics and other materials, which will make the bedroom space appear quiet and calm.
How to install a bedside lamp
1.Installation of desk lamp
If you choose to use a desk lamp as a bedside lamp
and like to read before going to bed,
we recommend that the light source of the desk lamp be position-ed
higher than the position of your head when you sit up.
Because reading requires relatively high illumination,
if the height of the light source is lower than the human eye,
the light will not be able to illuminate the book well,
resulting in insufficient illumination and discomfort to the human eye.
Of course, while you have installed a desk lamp, you can also install a dimmable wall lamp beside the bed.
Alternatively, you can install a spotlight above the bed (see hotel room) specifically for reading.
2.Reserve wire ends for wall lamps
As mentioned before,
the installation position of wall lamps is usually one on either side of the bed,
or one in the middle with two heads.
However, if there is no thread reserve-d on the wall at the head of the bed during the decoration design,
then it is not recommend-ed to install wall lamps, otherwise it will really affect the appearance.
This is why we have always emphasized that decoration design
and lighting design should be carrie-d out at the same time.
As for the installation height, according to industry experience,
the installation height of wall lamps is generally slightly higher than eye level, around 1.8m.
The distance between the bedside wall lamp and the ground should be approximately 1.4m~1.7m.
The distance between the bedside wall lamp and the wall is generally in the range of 9.5cm~40cm.
3.The bedside light switch should be within easy reach.
This goes without saying.
You can imagine what it would be like to get up to go to the toilet
and turn on the light in the dark when you are deeply sleepy.
Postscript: Lighting design is not about choosing lights.
It is a job that is both technical and artistic.
If you really don’t have the time and professionalism to DIY lighting design,
you might as well find a lighting designer!