Transform your bedroom into a luxury oasis with the right light elements, latest looks and top tips. Create a dreamy space you’ll be hard pushed to leave. From ambient lights to task-based lighting, find out how you can use different light fixtures and design ideas to enhance the atmosphere of your bedroom and make it look truly stylish. We’ll cover the latest trends for decor, easy fix lighting solutions and luxury looks for those on a budget.
Choose the Right Colour Scheme.
In order to achieve the luxurious and stylish ambience you want for your bedroom, start by choosing the right colour scheme – it’s essential. The walls painted in a neutral tone gives the best longevity. Consider selecting warm neutral shades such as greys, whites, beige and taupes if you like the decor to last and stay classic.
These colours will bring an air of sophistication while providing a classic backdrop that won’t clash with any additional furniture you introduce later on. These natural tones are are super relaxing, just the thing for a calming bedroom interior.
Other calming on trend colours we see standing the test of time are soft pinks, soft green, pale blues and lilacs. The benefits of pale colours aside from the calming air they bring is they also reflect light incredibly well.
If you go patterned perhaps keep it to one wall, if you go for darker paints ramp up the light level as darker colours deaden the light level.
Select the Appropriate Lighting Fixture and Style.
When selecting the right lighting fixture you should pay attention to design, functionality and lighting levels. Ceiling heights vary so check if you require a flatter light or if you have height for a hanging light.
Choosing a simple yet stylish lamp or chandelier can add drama to your room while also providing adequate illumination when needed, however, a single light rarely brings a balanced look.
How many Lights do you need in a room?
All rooms require a few lamps. Layer light, use a ceiling fitting in conjunction with wall lights or table lamps on the bedside tables.
If possible, try to use elements that combine both task and ambient lighting, such as wall-mounted sconces, freestanding table lamps or even hanging pendant lights on the bedhead wall.
If you really wanted a wall light but don’t have the electrics in place for this? The solution is plug in wall lights. These little beauties simple plug into a 13 amp socket, plug and go lamps are super simple to install as the name suggests.
- Mount the lamp on the wall.
- Get a light bulbs in.
- Plug the lamp in to a socket
- Hey presto! you have wall lights!
Bedroom ceiling lampshades have become much more designer looking, don’t rule out simply updating your old ceiling lampshade with a modern glass lampshade or a pretty glass lantern style. Easy to fit lampshades fit onto plastic ceiling fittings even the old style bayonet cap ones, so electricians are not needed. This keeps costs low as installation is really simple.
Make a switch
Even small changes like replacing traditional bulbs with LED can improve the quality of light within the space. They are kinder to the planet and cheaper to use than old style bulbs. So when you are thinking of modern lighting think to that modern lights and light bulbs are normally much more efficient.
Perhaps fit light dimmers this can make a huge difference in the atmosphere of your bedroom.
On a practical note ensure your bedside lamps are switched, so you don’t need to get out of bed to switch your lights off.
Incorporate Ambient Lighting and Accent Lighting to Enhance Comfort and Luxury.
For a truly luxurious and stylish bedroom accent lighting is ideal. Accent light is specifically to create a mood, shaded lamps do this to the greatest effect. Shades they bring softer diffused light, ideal for relaxing in the evenings. We are really loving the drum shade ceiling lamps which combine the elegance of a chandelier and the modern touches we prefer for modern interiors.
Shaded lights and lamps are very popular for bedrooms and at very affordable price points the designer ranges by Laura Ashley are an affordable luxury worth considering.
Whether you choose to add decorative wall sconces or freestanding floor lamps, mood lighting will help turn your space into an inviting retreat. Interestingly the bedroom is not simply a place to lay your weary head. Modern bedrooms are used as a private living space a sanctuary away from an often overly populated home.
Investing in a modern bedroom decor, why bother?
Multi generational living means that you may have elderly parents to care for and maybe grown up children still at home, so it’s important that you carve out a little space as a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle. The same is true for grown up children and elderly parents – everyone needs some alone time.
The aforementioned accent lighting makes the space worth dwelling in. Accent lamps can be used to draw attention to art pieces, plants or other parts of the room that you want to highlight. Additionally, adding ambient lights around the room can set a soothing tone as well as providing overall soft illumination and warmth. Previously most would never invest in extra lamps for the bedroom but now we spend much longer within the space often working, resting and dare I say playing within the bedroom. Hey, keep it light!
Utilise Mirrors to Expand the Appearance of Your Room.
Incorporating strategically placed mirrors into your bedroom is a great way to reflect light and give the illusion of a larger, brighter space. By hanging or placing full-length mirrors near windows or other light sources, you can amplify natural light and bring the outside in for an airy feel. Mirrors can also be used to bounce light from chandeliers or sconces for an alluring glow in the evenings.
Add the colour and texture
Once you have the decor done with good lighting and furniture in place – It’s time to make up the bed! A bold quilt cover or add your cushions, throws and those little personal touches to make it homely and inviting. You can afford to go for patterns here if you have a natural scheme. You can change up the cushions and throws with little effort, this is a great tip for ringing the seasonal changes too.
