7 Great Bedroom Wall Reading Light Ideas

Reading lights in your bedroom can make a huge difference in its overall atmosphere and utility. With an LED reading light by the side of the bed, you can enjoy a relaxing moment before going to sleep for reading your favorite book or just unwinding.

A bedside reading light eliminates the need to sit beneath a bright overhead light at night when your eyes are tired. There are various LED reading lamp styles out there for you to consider. Below, we will look at a range of them to get you started shopping to find what you are looking for.

 

  1. LWA322 3 Watt Recessed LED Reading Wall Light

LWA322 3 watt recessed modern bedside lamps

Lovers of modern decor are sure to fall for the LWA322 3 Watt Recessed LED Reading Wall Light. This wall mounted reading lamp puts focus on its appearance as much as it does the practicality of the light.

It is semi-recessed into the wall, with the light head tilting out from the back plate to shine a beam right where you want it. This adjustable reading light shines 120 lumens of 3000k warm white light, which offers a soft illumination that is easy on the eyes.

Furthering its minimalistic look and feel is the fact that the switch is built right into the fitting itself. When you push the bedroom reading light back into the wall plate, it automatically turns off. When you pull the light head from the back plate, it turns on. This also means there is no need for any additional switch on the wall, making it easier and more convenient to turn your lights on and off as you sit in bed.

You can install the LWA322 3 Watt Recessed LED Reading Wall Light either in the wall, or use it as a headboard reading light by recessing it into that area instead. It comes in your choice of either a black or polished chrome finish to bring a sophisticated finishing touch to your bedroom.

 

 

  1. LWA317 3 Watt LED Beech Wood Wall Mounted Reading Light

LWA317 beech wood gooseneck LED reading Light

If you want something a little lighter to behold, the LWA317 3 Watt LED Beech Wood Wall Mounted Reading Light is a fine choice. Instead of the dark finish of the previous LED reading light, this product has a beech wood body.

The light colour of the beech wood contrasts against the black of the rest of the fixture. Its colour isn’t the only way it deviates; this is also a flexible LED reading light that allows you to bend its long arm to shine exactly where you want it to. The arm is easily bendable and will remain stationary in whatever position you place it in.

This light features a touch switch that is built right into the plate of the light. This ensures that the fitting looks as minimalistic and neat as possible without any switches jutting out from it. A narrow beam of 120 lumens of 3000k warm white light is shone from the head, making it a stylish, yet very functional light for reading.

You are free to mount it both beside the bed or on the headboard depending on the position you prefer to have it in. With its long life of 20,000 hours, you can expect to have this lamp serving its purpose for many years to come.

 

 

  1. Elegante Round Recessed LED Bedside Reading Light

LWA219 3 watt recessed LED wall reading light

Prioritise both form and function in your modern bedroom when you elect to install the Elegante Round Recessed LED Bedside Reading Light. The one-of-a-kind reading light is made to recess into the wall like recessed ceiling lights, giving it a remarkably minimalistic effect. It is especially popular for use in hotels and modern homes with a unique design created by in-house designers to make your bedroom stand out.

The fitting sits semi-lush, meaning the main body is recessed into the wall while the outer layer sits just on top of it. Because it has a built-in switch, you can turn the light on by pushing it outward and switch it back off again by tilting it back into the plate. With no visible switch, it takes on a cleaner and more contemporary appearance.

Once the light head is out of the back plate, this recessed bedside light can be turned and tilted in all directions to give you control of just where it is shining its 206 lumens of 3000k warm white light. It comes in your choice of black, silver or white finishes to best suit the decor of your space.

 

  1. LWA298A 6+3 Watt LED Chrome Wall Mounted Bedside Reading Light

LWA298A 6 watt polished chrome wall mounted reading light

The LWA298A 6+3 Watt LED Chrome Wall Mounted Bedside Reading Light is a modern bedroom reading light with two light sources. One comes in the form of a lamp that provides a greater wash of light in the space. The other includes a bendy reading light that you can twist and turn to shine a direct beam of light down onto your book.

With its two switches, you can independently control the light, turning on only the one you want at any given time. The lamp shines 600 lumens, while the dedicated reading light outputs 120 lumens. Both of them shine a 3000k warm white light that is pleasant on tired eyes.

What makes this lamp and flexible arm LED reading light stand out even more is the fact that it can be used in other areas of the room. You can place it over a chair or desk to enjoy two task lights there as well. No matter where you place it, you can be sure that it’ll look great with its neutral chrome colour finish with a black hue on the arm of the reading light.

 

 

  1. LWA418 3 Watt LED Wall Mounted Reading Light With USB And Wireless Charging

LWA418 3 watt wireless charging bedside reading lights wall mounted

The LWA418 3 Watt LED Wall Mounted Reading Light With USB And Wireless Charging brings you the benefit of illumination and the convenience of charging electronics all in one. This super sleek wall mounted reading light for bed features a wall washing backlight that creates a halo around a rectangular backplate This sort of effect creates pleasant mood lighting in the room. On the lower portion of the plate, you will also find a small, movable light head.

This light shines a precise beam of 3000k warm white light directly down onto your book, making it perfect for reading. Because of its output of 120 lumens, it won’t be too bright or glaring. There are two small buttons to turn the lights on and off, and they have a low profile so as not to make the plates look too clunky.

Above the light and switches, there is a small platform. Rest your phone here and plug it into the USB charging port just above it for convenient overnight charging of your device. The plate itself is durable enough to easily support the phone, made of high quality steel. It comes finished in your choice of black or white to suit the mood of your bedroom area.

 

 

  1. LWA299A 12+6 Watt LED Chrome Wall Mounted Bedside Reading Light

LWA299A 12 watt polished chrome wall light with reading light

Particularly well suited for hotel rooms or shared bedrooms, the LWA299A 12+6 Watt LED Chrome Wall Mounted Bedside Reading Light fits perfectly over the centre of a bed. This double light features two lamp shades side by side and two reading lights extending from them. With independent control of each of the four light sources, couples can pick and choose how much light they want at any given time.

The product works like a headboard reading light, shining a broader wash of light down onto the bed through its main lamps. These lamps output a combined total of 1200 lumens of light, making it a perfect mood or accent light.

Each of the flexible reading arms provides 120 lumens of light. Both of the lamps output 3000k warm white LED light, perfect for relaxing bedroom settings. The lamps show off a beautiful chrome finish that gives the bedroom an air of sophistication. At the same time, the reading light has a matte black finish for a bit of modern contrast.

 

 

  1. Seville Twin 3 Watt Black Wall Mounted LED Reading Light

LWA204 3 watt twin black reading bed lamp

Last but not least is the Seville Twin 3 Watt Black Wall Mounted LED Reading Light. A beautiful addition to any contemporary space, the Seville Twin 3 Watt Black Wall Mounted LED Reading Light stands out with its rounded corners, circular centre and rectangular light heads. These shapes join together to create an ultra-modern set of reading lights that dress up any contemporary space. With an anodized black finish, it suits the aesthetic of any modern decor.

Because of the two light heads, those who share a room can adjust the reading lights exactly where they want them. The back plate is small, measuring 105 millimeters by 105 millimeters, so it fits easily anywhere on the wall. The on and off switches are tucked away on the sides of the back plate to keep it looking minimalistic. Each of the lights shines 120 lumens of 3000k warm white light, making it a gentle and pleasant choice for the bedroom. The premium CREE LEDs ensure stable lights that won’t flicker.

 

 

What is the best colour LED light For Reading Lights?

Colour temperature indicates the warmth or coolness of light; the higher the Kelvin rating, the cooler the light. Both cool and warm lights have their place, but only one is best for a bedroom reading light.

LED reading lamps in the bedroom need to be a gentle ones that won’t keep you awake but will provide enough illumination for you to see all the same. When it comes to reading, you want to stick to the warmer end of the Kelvin spectrum. This means choosing a light between 2700k and 3300k warm white. Generally speaking, a happy middle tends to be 3000k warm white, which is the best choice for bedroom reading lights.

 

Where to position bedside reading lights on the wall?

The recommended height for bedroom reading lights depends on a few factors and can change from room to room. Besides the practicality of the light, the aesthetic is also a big factor in the reading lamps that people choose. Generally speaking, regardless of what the light looks like, it is recommended that wall sconces should be five feet from the floor and mounted somewhere between eight and 10 feet from one another. This checks out with the heights of most beds, as well as the width of them.

 

What other types of bedside lighting can you use?

Beyond bedside reading lights mounted on the wall or headboard, you can also use other types of lighting. These include:

 

  • Decorative floor lamps
  • Table lamps
  • Bedside pendant lights
  • Wall light with a long, extendable arm

 

How bright should bedside reading lights be?

In order to provide you with enough light to see without it being abrasive, you should choose the proper lumen levels for bedroom reading lights. At most, you should opt for a light with 400 lumens if you want ambient light in the space. Otherwise, shoot for dedicated bedroom reading lights with around 120 lumens of light output in order for them to not be overwhelming.

 

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