The bedroom is where you go to relax, to get away from the world for a few hours, and it’s important for the space to be one in which you can be comfortable at any time of day or night. At LightStyles in Cornelius, we understand the importance of proper bedroom lighting, and we’re here to help you find the perfect lamps, ceiling fans, wall sconces, and more.

Our showroom is filled with outstanding lighting options, and you can also look through our online catalog for ideas and inspiration. You can discover new styles and trends for a bedroom you’re wanting to update, or you can find that perfect fixture that makes the room feel complete.

AMBIENT LIGHTING

Ambient lighting refers to the general illumination within a space, and when it comes to the bedroom, ambient light is often provided by an overhead fixture such as a ceiling fan, small chandelier, or pendant light. Any of these options can be good choices, but it’s always important to keep in mind what your personal preferences are.

Perhaps your bedroom has had a ceiling fan for years, but you rarely turn it on and it’s beginning to look a bit outdated. Replacing it with a modern chandelier or pendant can bring new life into the space, making the room more comfortable and inviting. If your bedroom ceiling isn’t high enough for a hanging fixture, a flush or semi-flush mount light can be a good option, and we can help you choose the right one for your home.

Recessed lighting also has its place in the bedroom, and we can show you how to integrate it into your new lighting design, alongside your new main ambient fixture, whether that’s a chandelier, a pendant, or a semi-flush fixture.

ACCENT LIGHTING

Accent lights help illuminate the parts of the bedroom that the ambient fixtures don’t reach, such as the walls and the corners. A well-placed floor lamp can make the space brighter and more enjoyable, since you have more light by which to see. Wall sconces are another great choice for accent fixtures, as they provide lighting for the perimeter of the room and can shine both upwards and downwards. Bedside lamps can also be accent fixtures, as well as task lights, which we’ll cover next.

Above all, your bedroom’s accent lighting should add to the atmosphere of the space, creating a mood that helps you relax and unwind. There will be times when you have only the accent lights on, since the overhead ambient fixture might be too bright. Putting certain accent fixtures, such as the sconces, on dimmer switches can provide versatility when it comes to having the lights set where you want them.

THE MASTER BEDROOM

For many homeowners, the master bedroom is a crucial focal point when it comes to updating their lighting. After all, this room is often the largest bedroom in the home, and it requires a knowledgeable approach in order to get the lighting design just right. You might have ideas of new fixtures you want to add, or you may simply be looking for new ideas for your master bedroom. Whatever the case may be, our team of experts is here to help.

You may want to start with the bedside lamps, since those are the lights you’ll be using everyday, or you may want to start with the overhead ambient fixture. The choice is yours, and we can recommend the best options for either category — lamps or ceiling lights. If you’ve been thinking about adding a chandelier to the vaulted ceiling in your master suite, we can help you find the right size of chandelier, as well as a style that fits your tastes.

It’s important to have a balance of ambient, accent, and task lighting in every bedroom — especially in the master bedroom. Depending on your age and lifestyle, you might need more lighting so it’s easier to see when you’re in the room, as well as different lighting controls, such as dimmer switches or a remote control for the ceiling fan. We can help you determine which fixtures will be best in order to achieve the design you want, and we’ll gladly answer any questions you may have about master bedroom lighting.

THE GUEST ROOM

The guest bedroom is often one of the smaller bedrooms in the house, since it doesn’t get used all the time. There’s enough space for one or two people, and when it comes to lighting, you may only need a few fixtures to achieve the amount of illumination required for optimal comfort.

The same ideas apply to the guest room as they do to the master bedroom, just with fewer fixtures. You still may want two table lamps, one for each side of the bed, and perhaps a floor lamp for the corner of the room. There may not be as much furniture in the guest room as in the master suite, but if there’s a small dresser or vanity table, you could add a lamp to it for accent lighting.

As for the main ambient fixture on the ceiling, it’s important that it’s the right size for the room. A large drum pendant can be a great choice, given that the ceiling is high enough and the room is wide enough. You can also opt for a modern ceiling fan so that your guests have the lighting they need, as well as proper airflow when they stay with you during the summer. All in all, your guest room fixtures should be easy to use and should provide the lighting anyone needs to be comfortable.

THE KIDS' ROOMS

A child’s bedroom can be challenging to light properly, since you have to think about both safety and functionality, especially with younger children. You may have renovated a spare bedroom into a nursery when your child was born, adding new sconces, lamps, and overhead lighting. As your child moved from crib to bed, you may have added a table lamp for bedtime stories. You chose certain styles of lighting that fit a child’s bedroom design, but now that your kids are growing up, you might be looking at new light fixtures that are more in line with modern tastes and trends.

For younger children, their bedrooms can be lit with themed fixtures, such as lamps and overhead lights with sports motifs. You may want a certain color of lampshade to match the paint color on the wall, and we can help you find the right option. As your child grows, however, it can be beneficial to update the lighting, removing the themed fixtures and replacing them with contemporary options that will look great for years to come.

BEDROOM LIGHTING CONTROLS

We mentioned lighting controls above, but it’s important to know exactly which switches and dimmers you’ll need for each bedroom. The main ambient fixture should be on its own switch, and the recessed lighting and wall sconces should also have their own controls. Putting the recessed fixtures and sconces on dimmers will help you control the levels for mood lighting, or simply help you keep the lights low when you want to unwind.

Your floor and table lamps will obviously be controlled by their own individual switches, but for a lamp in the corner of the room or on top of the dresser, you can plug it into an outlet timer so that it turns on and off at the same time each night. We can show you which timers are appropriate for indoor use and help you choose the best options.

Smart lighting controls are also becoming more popular, with homeowners wanting to control their bedroom lights through a tablet or smartphone. It’s easy and convenient to be able to lower the lights from bed via your phone, and many people are opting to have smart lighting controls installed so their bedroom lights are more versatile, as well as save money on their monthly energy bill.

Find Your New Bedroom Lights Today

Bedroom lighting should be versatile and easy to use, while providing the illumination you need in order to relax at the end of a long day or wake up slowly on the weekend. At LightStyles, we love helping people discover new bedroom lights, so if you live in Cornelius or near the Lake Norman area, visit our showroom today to see what we have to offer. You can also browse our online catalog, where you can purchase new lights online and pick them up from our store or have them shipped directly to your home. If you need help with installation, we can provide recommendations for contractors or electricians who can have your new bedroom lights in place and working in no time at all.

Discover your new bedroom lighting today by shopping with us online or in store. Our team is more than happy to help however they can, and you can take your new fixtures home today.

We look forward to working with you!