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Good lighting is one of the key ways to enhance the overall look of the bedroom and create a relaxing atmosphere

Pooja Khanna Tyagi
Pooja Khanna Tyagi13 September 2020
Houzz India Contributor. An Architect , Interior Designer, Valuer, a Marathon Runner, and love Writing Poetry and Creative Stories on Building Design. Have been practicing since the year 2000 with specialization in the field of Corporate Interiors with projects extensively published in journals of national repute. Recently honoured with the reputed A3 Foundation award for Journalism for the year 2016. Currently practicing and residing in Delhi. Website: www.khannaenterprise.com, Email: poojakhanna224@gmail.com, M:9891993392
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Bedrooms can transform into well-decorated and cosy spaces with the right lighting fixtures and techniques. Take a look at these bedrooms, which use ambient, task and accent lighting to bring in an element of softness and set the right mood for a beautiful, restful bedroom.

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1. Bring in pendant lights
Caged pendant lights of different shapes are hung at varying heights from the ceiling on either side of the bed.
Guided Home Design
The decorative lantern-style pendant lights are hung pretty low in this bedroom by Guided Home Design so that they also function as reading lights.

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Morph Interior Ltd
The colourful pendant lights in this bedroom by Morph Interior Ltd impart a retro feel.

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Oberoi Architects
2. Add table lamps
Oberoi Architects has introduced decorative table lamps for task lighting. The intricate backlit jaali on the bed’s backdrop is an eye-catching detail.
In Detail Interiors
3. Put in a statement light fixture
A big light fixture hangs in the centre of this bedroom by In Detail Interiors and forms an arresting accent feature.
IMI Design, LLC
The oversized light fixture matches with the wood tones of the bedroom by IMI Design, LLC.

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Usine Studio
4. How about a wall sconce?
In this bedroom by Usine Studio, wall lights are fixed on either side of the bed to create a soft and cosy ambience.
Da Namah design studio
5. Go for downlights
Da Namah design studio uses an array of downlights to create a dramatic effect that takes the bedroom to a whole new level.
Linda Shore Design
6. Opt for a floor lamp
The floor lamp adds to the sense of depth and casts a soft glow in the space by Linda Shore Design.
Anushka Contractor
7. Use industrial lights
Anushka Contractor has hung bare bulbs at different heights to illuminate the bedroom.
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In this industrial-themed bedroom by Ace Associates, the ceiling decor and lighting is dominated by bare bulbs, which are suspended within a metal frame.

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8. Go for track lighting
Josh Wyne Construction has used track lights for the ambient lighting of this bedroom. The mirror finish on the wardrobe doubles the lighting effect, while wood combines with the warm lighting to create a relaxed ambience.
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9. Create a layered lighting effect
42 MM Architecture combines traylights, pendant lights, ceiling-mounted lights and recessed lighting to create a layered lighting scheme.
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10. Bring in natural light
This bedroom by VB Design Studio uses natural light to illuminate the bedroom during the day.
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A combination of filtered natural light and layered lighting creates a calm atmosphere in this luxurious bedroom by Viaanca Interiors.
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11. Install recessed wall lighting
OH, BOY! has used LED strip lighting to highlight the wooden wall panelling, which comprises a unique geometric pattern using wood of different grains.
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Recessed lights are used to highlight the angular patterns of the accent wall behind the bed.
Ownby Design
12. Introduce accent lights
Ownby Design uses accent lighting to highlight the texture of the natural stone wall and impart a pleasant glow.
CTDC
CTDC uses a combination of uplighters and downlighters to create stunning lighting patterns.
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13. Add recessed cove lighting
Studio Living Stone has introduced recessed cove lighting to bring in diffused illumination and design a serene space.
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14. Install backlit onyx
Abhishek Shah has combined backlit onyx, dramatic ceiling lighting and an array of exposed bulbs to create an interesting lighting scheme.
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15. Use colourful LED lights
This all-white bedroom by Sonali Shah gets a spectacular look and takes many avatars with colour-changing LED lights.

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