The bedroom has specific lighting needs, just like the living room and the kitchen area. Lights are not simply installed for lighting purposes only. Arent you wondering why it is that bedroom had a dimmer light compared to the bright light of the kitchen?

In order to achieve the preferred lighting in your bedroom, certain factors must be considered first:

Room Measurement
In order to succeed in bedroom lighting, knowing the measurements of the room and the height of the ceiling is a must. Consider bedroom furniture arrangement and take note where the outlets are located.

Dimmers

This little wonders works with big effects. Dimmers could be the easiest and most effective way of controlling light in a room, so that you can alter effects as you please. You can have the power to dim a too bright light or lighten a too dim light.

Light Shades

Today one can choose different styles, shapes, materials and colors to choose from. Opaque hue will work best for decorative lighting purposes only and certainly will not work for primary lighting. A too dark room is as appalling as bedroom that is too glary.
For reading purposes, one can buy lamps that can be rotated, twisted or flipped to point to a location where light is needed. But then shades should be also utilized to shield and protect your eyes from the hurtful glare of bulbs.

Lighting Layering

If you are the type who has a bedroom that serves as an extension of your office, then installing a task lighting for work areas and softer light for area where bed is placed. Or you may consider highlighting that family portrait hanging on the wall then you might need accent Lighting. Do not turn on all the lights at the same time, this can cause glare that can be hurtful to eyes.