How To Plan The Lighting For Children’s Bedrooms

Parents so often rush into decorating their children’s bedrooms and eagerly buy the furniture, curtains, rugs and other stuff but leave the planning and placement of the lights to the very end. Actually it should be the other way round. The reason is simple – the end result is much better plus there are no messy wires running along the wall or floor.

The best way to begin is to make a note of all the light points in the room and then decide on the layout of the room. Where do you want to place the bed and the bedside table? Will the bed be in the centre of the room or will it be against the wall? Where will you place the study desk? If possible place the desk near a window so that your child gets maximum natural light while studying during the day. The next thing to do is to check if the light points close to the bedside table, desk etc. will be. If you have to move any light points or add new ones, make the changes and additions before you paint or wallpaper the walls.

Every room should have a provision for general lighting which is usually provided by ceiling lights. In children’s rooms, these lights are usually placed in the centre of the bedroom or in the centre of the child’s activity area. Remember, the room should be bright and cheery and not dim and dreary.

A desk lamp placed on the child’s desk should cast light directly on their books. The brightness or wattage of the bulb should be such that it makes reading easy and doesn’t strain the eyes. Desk lamps provide task lighting in a room.

If your child is very young then you may need a low-wattage night lamp which is very dim and doesn’t cast a harsh light on the child’s eyes when they are sleeping. Night lamps provide a sense of security to young children who are afraid of the dark.

For older children, go for bedside table lamps that match the decor of the room. The lamps are not only great for reading in bed but can also add a delightful and fun accent to the room’s decor.

Lamps, whether they are table lamps or floor lamps, will give a room a wonderful ambience and mood. So choose them with care and ensure that you are using the right wattage for the bulbs.

After all the planning and buying is done you are free to go ahead and have fun decorating your kid’s bedroom.

Arthur Davis has written about the various factors to consider while choosing Table Lamps For Children’s Bedrooms. He has also explained how to choose Table Lamps for every room.

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