Bedside lighting is really important. And yet too many of us are content to buy a cheap Anglepoise lamp and make the best of the situation. Which is a shame. Because, with a little thought, the right lighting can transform your bedroom into a space that is both fully functional and entirely restful.
Four Considerations When Choosing Bedroom Lighting
Focus
If you’re a reader, a good bedside lamp is vital. And even if you’re not, having a lamp that you can easily access when you wake in the night is really important. With wall lights like the Astro Ascoli Swing, you have a reading light that you can position exactly where you need it, while still being able to move it out of the way when you’re ready to sleep.
Ambience
Of course, ambient lighting is just as essential as focus lighting. If you’re not a reader, bedside lamps are still really important, but you require different characteristics. And one of the most important is dimmability. With a wall light like the Amas, you have incredible form as well as function. The light is fully compatible with dimmable smart bulbs. And the carefully designed ceramic curves emit the softest of glows. Equally ideal for relaxing your mind to sleep, and for waking your eyes up gently.
Functional
When it comes to basic functionality, ceiling lighting is the usual go-to for the bedroom. When you’re rummaging in wardrobes or sorting the laundry, you need a good overhead light. And while there are a range of options available, most people still favour the pendant light in the bedroom. With a light like the Ginestra, you have a simple, contemporary aesthetic, and a range of colours suited to the modern home.
Cohesion
It’s OK if you have a room where your lights don’t match. It can look great. And the function of some lights – whether they are touch activated or have an integrated clock – are worth a small design compromise. But if you want a room that really flows and has nothing that jars the aesthetic, then it can be worth choosing a complete lighting collection. The Astro Joel series, for example, can provide ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps, and floor lamps. Enabling to pick your design and coordinate it. And this can be particularly effective if you have different zones within your bedroom. If part of it doubles up as an office space, for example, you can use black Joel lights in the bedroom area, and white Joel lights in the office. Maintaining the same design attributes, but creating distinct colour zones.
Your bedroom should be your ultimate sanctuary. The place where you feel your most relaxed and safe. Your lighting choices can change not only the aesthetic of the space, but how it feels to be in. So, before you compromise, take the time to consider what your bedroom could be. And make the choices that will allow you to fill your home’s potential.
For more inspiration, check out the complete Astro Lighting collection at First Choice Lighting.
