Bedroom Lighting

Lighting shapes the mood of a bedroom more than almost anything else. This edit gathers bedside table lamps, soft pendants and warm ambient pieces in ceramic, linen and gentle metals — chosen to wind a room down at the end of the day.

Layer a low, warm bedside lamp for reading with soft overhead light, and keep bulbs around 2700K for a restful glow rather than a bright, task-like one.

Frequently asked questions

What lighting is best for a bedroom?
Layer a soft overhead or pendant light with warm bedside lamps around 2700K. Dimmable options let you move easily from reading to winding down.

How tall should a bedside lamp be?
Aim for the shade to sit near eye level when you're sitting up in bed — usually a lamp 24 to 28 inches tall on a standard nightstand.

How many lumens does a bedroom need?
About 10 to 20 foot-candles of ambient light; a 12 by 14 foot bedroom needs roughly 2,000 to 2,500 lumens total, spread across layers.