Bedside lamps: comfort and coziness in the bedroom
The atmosphere of the bedroom requires attention to all the details. In addition to furniture, lighting is of great importance. A bright chandelier or the soft light of several fixtures recessed into the ceiling can radically change the image of the room.
The modern lighting industry allows the use of lamp models not only for their intended purpose, but also as a decorative element. In order for the selected device to become an integral part of the overall picture, it must possess a number of qualities.
Shape and placement of bedside lamps
A classic is the arrangement of bedside lamps on both sides of the bed, if it is double. For a small bed designed for one, just one lamp on either side is enough. The long narrow shade mounted on the walls right in the middle of the headboard looks spectacular. It is convenient if such a lamp is controlled by two switches and each of them is at hand for those who use the bed.
The lamp can be placed on the bedside table or hung on the wall. Advantages of table lamps:
- no need to make holes in the wall;
- creates a certain style;
- mobile device.
The advantages of wall lights:
- Do not occupy a place on a small nightstand;
- the light source is at a more readable point;
- less risk of dropping or damaging the appliance.
Varieties of lamps mounted directly into the bed body may be interesting. With sufficient power, such lamps can carry not only decorative, but also practical purposes.
The shape of the bedside lamp should have predominantly soft lines to maintain a general mood of peace and tranquility. The science of human visual perception of the world around us suggests that sharp lines and sharp angles can cause aggression and anxiety. And the Feng Shui philosophy recommends limiting the use of sharp corners in a place where a person is in a relaxed, and therefore in a vulnerable, state. Rounded shapes and convex structural elements of the fixtures can add to the overall picture of softness, which, of course, is necessary for any bedroom.
Material for manufacturing
The most common and safe varieties of materials are still glass and metal. The advantage of such lamps is that they can decorate a room made in any style. Metal and glass in the skilled hands of the master can take any form, while retaining all its functional features.
The glass shade has the best diffusing properties. To give the light in the bedroom the desired brightness, you can choose a lamp made of frosted or tinted glass. In addition, any pattern can be applied to the glass surface, which will allow the device to fit into the interior in the most advantageous way. You can make a lamp from expensive types of glass, which will allow you to get a chic work of art, which will be the highlight of the interior. It is difficult to achieve this effect from plastic or fabric, which are also common materials for the manufacture of bedside lamps.
A lamp decorated with textiles is more suitable for a country-style room. Floral pattern on the fabric will add an atmosphere of romance and will allow you to withstand the style even in the details. The main thing in the manufacture of fabric lampshades is compliance with safety standards. If the device involves the use of a light bulb that heats up, the fabric surface should be at the maximum distance to avoid fire. The paint for the fabric should be harmless, since when heated, such material can spread toxic fumes throughout the room. This also applies to plastic shades, which are not recommended for use in the bedroom and in children's rooms.
Among the varieties of materials for the manufacture of bedside lamps there are those that deserve special attention. Rice paper on the ceiling of the flashlight is suitable for a room decorated in oriental style. These delicate products will allow you to create in the room that special spirit of inner peace, which is characteristic of Eastern peoples and is so suitable for the atmosphere of the bedroom.
Wood is the most environmentally friendly material. With proper processing, it will not only not cause harm, but will also release tar into the air, adding an interesting smell to the general atmosphere. A room decorated with wood will always look stylish and chic. The use of expensive breeds for the manufacture of fixtures will allow the owner to demonstrate his delicate taste and preference for natural materials. Wooden lamps can decorate rooms in many styles: from "rustic" to classic.
Light in color
Since soft lighting is supposed to be in the bedroom, bedside lamps should support the general mood and shine with an even pleasant light. At the same time, the power of the devices should be sufficient so that a person in bed can read or just spend time comfortably without straining his eyesight.
A pink shade of lighting will give the room romance, but blue or green will add coldness and deprive the room of coziness. To achieve the desired color of radiation there is no need to look for specific bulbs. It is enough to choose a shade of glass or fabric of the desired color. To change the lighting, sometimes it is enough to cover such a lamp with a color scarf so that the rays breaking through a thin cloth can paint the room in the desired colors.
To make the selected table lamp ideal, it must:
- to be safe;
- match the overall style of design;
- match your purpose;
- to be pleasing to the eye;
- have a price corresponding to its properties.
But the main criterion should remain the preferences of the one who will sleep in this room and use the selected bedside lamp.
