Bedroom Lighting Ideas

Create a relaxing, comfortable, and romantic atmosphere in your bedroom with these lighting ideas.

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Balance the Light Sources

A balanced lighting plan has fixtures at different height levels in the room and in at least three locations. Here, sconces beside the mirror cast gentle ambient light, while the bedside lamp offers focused light for reading.

Position a bedside lamp so the bottom of the shade is about 20 inches above the mattress. At that height it should clearly illuminate the page when you're reading in bed but not cast glare in your eyes.