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Bedside wall lights offer the perfect combination between functionality and style when it comes to bedroom lighting. In this article, we’ll take a look at bedside wall lighting, from benefits to use cases and beyond.
Why Choose Bedside Wall Lights for Your Bedroom?
A well-placed bedside wall sconce or two can make a huge difference in your bedroom. It can provide you plenty of relaxing lighting, helping you wind down and get ready for bed.
Because they are wall mounted, bedside lights allow you to easily reach over and turn off the lights without having to get out of bed. Bedside wall lights with switch functionality makes it easier than ever to totally relax in your bedroom with maximum convenience.
They are also good for saving space in your bedroom. If you have a smaller bedroom with small bedside furniture, every inch of space counts. By forgoing a clunky bedside table lamp for a wall sconce, you can free up space on your bedside table for books, electronics and beyond.
If you share a bed with a partner, bedside lights on wall areas beside the bed can make things more comfortable. If you like to read before bed, but your partner is ready to sleep, you can just have a soft reading light on. This will allow you to easily see, while making it dark enough for them to comfortably fall asleep.
Types of Bedside Wall Lights for Different Styles
There are a few main types of modern bedside wall lights for you to consider. These include:
Adjustable bedside wall lights. Adjustable lights allow you to move the fixture to direct the light wherever you wish. They usually feature a flexible arm for total control. These are beneficial for people who shift positions a lot when reading or lying down, as the beam can follow where you need to go.
Fixed bedside reading lights. Fixed lights offer limited adjustability. Sometimes, they can minimally tilt up or down, but most of the time, they don’t move at all. This is good if you want lights that cast a more general glow around the bed area and don’t necessarily need a direct beam.
Bedside wall lights with USB ports. If you want to make the absolute most of your bedside area, using wall lights with a USB port is a good idea. These lights give you a place to charge your phone directly through them. This will free up other charging ports and power outlets for other electronics.
Choosing the Right Height and Placement for Bedside Wall Lights
The key to installing your wall mounted bedroom lights comes down to proper placement of the light. Doing so will provide ample illumination without it causing a glare.
In order to ensure optimal illumination, it is recommended that you position the lights at shoulder level when you’re sitting up. This ends up being about 45 to 50 inches from the floor in most cases.
If you are using dimmable wall lights, you should place them just slightly higher. This will allow you to angle them down for task lighting and adjust the illumination level to set an atmosphere other times.
Energy-Efficient Bedside Wall Lighting Options
Energy efficient bedside wall lights are a great way to reduce your energy consumption and save you money. LED bedside wall lights allow for just that.
LED lights turn all of their energy into illumination, making them 80 percent more energy efficient than traditional alternatives. Halogen and incandescent bulbs must first create heat before turning into light, which uses up energy unnecessarily.
A reduction in energy usage is good for the environment. It can help lessen your carbon footprint while reducing strain on natural resources. Similarly, it can reduce your electricity bills over time.
The more conservative use of energy that LED bulbs provide may also extend their lifespan. Due to the fact that LED lights last for tens of thousands of hours, you won’t have to replace them as often. Compare that to the 1,000 hours that halogen and incandescent bulbs offer. By reducing the frequency with which you buy new lights, you can save money this way, too.
Tips for Shopping for Bedside Wall Lights
Everyone has different preferences and needs when it comes to lights. Bedside light fixtures are no different. When you begin shopping for your new bedroom task lighting, there are a few features you should look out for to determine which style is right for you.
- The ability to dim the lights is a big draw for many people. Dimmable lighting keeps you in control over the brightness as the night wears on. You can make the illumination brighter for task lighting, and dimmer for relaxing mood lighting.
- USB PORTS. If saving space is a big priority of yours, choosing fixtures with USB ports may be a good idea. Some fixtures come with one or more built-in USB ports on their housing. This will allow you to plug your phone, tablet, e-reader or other such electronics right into the fixture. By doing so, you can free up space and power outlets.
- FIXED OR ADJUSTABLE. It is good to think about whether you want a light you can adjust the angle of or not. Many people prefer the ability to tilt and turn their bedside lights depending on their sitting or lying position. For others, this is less important. Fixed lighting is good for those who primarily plan to use their bedside lights as atmospheric lighting.
- LIGHT SWITCHES. If you want to be able to turn the lights on and off without having to move, choose lights with switches on the fixtures. These will allow you to simply reach up to operate the lights instead of needing to get out of bed to turn off the bright overhead light.
- LUMEN COUNT. The brightness level of your bedside lights is an important thing to consider. Higher lumen counts will provide brighter lights, while lower lumens will offer a softer glow. The size of your room will influence how bright your lights need to be.
- Be sure the lights you choose are built to withstand the test of time. Opt for fixtures that are built from durable materials such as aluminium, resin or steel. Though bedroom lights don’t tend to need IP protection, it can’t hurt to have an IP20 rated light at minimum.
How to Pair Bedside Wall Lights with Other Bedroom Lighting
Stylish bedside wall lighting is easy to work into your bedroom as a part of a layered lighting scheme. Layered illumination consists of three layers of lighting: ambient, task and accent lighting.
Ambient light is the main layer of illumination, while task lighting creates focused illumination for activities like reading. Finally, accent lighting shows off certain features in a room. It can also be used to create mood lighting.
In a bedroom, ambient light comes in the form of ceiling lights more often than not. Recessed lighting and surface mounted fixtures are the two most popular types of bedroom ambient lighting. In more opulent spaces, you may have chandeliers or other pendant lights.
Task lights are where the bedside lights come in. These lights allow you to easily read and relax in bed with the appropriate level of illumination. Other task lights for bedrooms include fixtures such as wardrobe lights and desk lamps.
Accent lighting in a bedroom can be implemented as headboard lighting, string lighting and everything in between. You can use bedside wall lights as mood lighting if you have them turned on by themselves.
By combining these layers of lighting into your space, you can achieve a well-lit, well-balanced look.
Conclusion
Bedroom wall lights can add personality, functionality and style to your bedroom. When you want to wind down for sleep in the comfort of your bed, your new bedside wall sconce is there to help.
In this article, we’ve explored the benefits of bedside reading lights. We’ve also provided some tips on choosing the best lights for your needs. Keep this article close as you shop for your new fixtures.
Bedroom Wall Lighting Ideas
Modernise your bedroom with the beauty of the LWA440 2 Watt LED Up and Down Wall Light. This light features a thin post shape that gives it a minimalist and contemporary look. The lights generate 140 lumens of 3000K warm white light, ideal for bedside reading lamps. The illumination shines back on the wall, offering a soft glow for mood lighting. This light is durably built out of high quality aluminium and has an IP20 rating for general protection. It measures 470 millimeters in height.
Enhance the look of your bedroom with the LWA466 6 Watt Black and Gold Interior LED Wall Light. This light generates 600 lumens of 3000K warm white light from its tall, brushed golden post. It attaches to a black cylindrical wall post for a bit of contrast. Totally customisable, this light can be mounted either horizontally or vertically depending on your tastes. It measures 600 millimeters in height and is fashioned out of durable aluminium.
Get a classic look in the bedroom with the LWA297 6 Watt Modern Interior LED Wall Light. This wall light features a traditional style circular shade that reflects the light back onto the wall behind it. It generates 600 lumens of 3000K warm white light, allowing for a soft glow for reading and relaxing. It is built out of high quality aluminium that comes in your choice of black, white or brushed silver depending on your tastes. It measures 127 millimeters in height by 148 millimeters in width.
Ideal for smaller bedside spaces, the LWA542 3 Watt Bedroom LED Reading Light is a compact and modern choice. This light outputs 120 lumens of 3000K warm white light at a 30 degree beam angle. Thanks to its twistable heads, you can direct the light wherever you need it while reading. It features an on and off rocker switch for controlling the light from bed. The fixture is built to last out of high quality aluminium and available in either a black or white finish. Overall, it measures 160 millimeters by 55 millimeters by 45 millimeters in size.
Keep your bedside lighting simple and functional with the LWA423 3 Watt Flexible Arm LED Reading Light with USB Ports. This light features a circular backplate that hosts two USB ports for your convenience. An on and off switch sits on the backplate, making it easy to control the light from your bed. It shines 120 lumens of 3000K warm white light that shines at a 30 degree beam angle for customisation. Thanks to the flexible arm, you can direct the light exactly where you want it. The hard wearing aluminium fixture comes in your choice of black or white finishes.
