Top 5 Tips To Design Space With Bedroom Pendant Lighting

We’re going to let you in on one of our trade secrets. It’s a trick that allows you to transform the look of an entire area without tearing off wallpaper or turning everything upside down. That trick is called bedroom pendant lights.

Bedroom pendant lighting can change the mood from anywhere in the room. If chosen carefully and placed correctly, it adds just the right amount of weight and character to put a bedroom into an entirely new condition.

On top of that, they are also super practical due to the space that they free up. Sound like your thing? Here are a few bedroom lighting tips with pendants to get you started:

1. How to Use Bedroom Pendant Lights

It seems simple, but sometimes we need to go back to basics. So, our first tip is to explain how to use pendant lights. 

Firstly, pendant lights are used to balance out ceiling lights in a bedroom. When thinking of a lighting plan, you can create multiple layers with pendants as the ideal mid-layer between floor lamps and ceiling lights. It’s easy to adjust their height, so it gives you more room to level things out.

Apart from proportions, pendant lights also function well as task lights. This means that you can hang them in places that require extra light because of activities such as directional bedside reading. 

Finally, pendant lights are simply great as decoration, because you can create any style you want. With this lighting, you can also turn your master’s bedroom into your personal retreat place.

Before doing things your way, always remember to consult with your electrician. You can ask for tips and whatnots regarding the installation, placement, and height of bedside pendant lights to ensure their suitability and longevity.

2. How to Choose Pendant Lights

There are many types of pendant lights available in Australia. However, there are certain factors to consider when choosing suitable bedroom pendant lighting:

• Size: Depending on the size of your room or other furniture, choose a size that fits in. If you install pendant lighting above your bedside tables, make sure you opt for smaller pendant lights that won’t overwhelm the space. This ensures that you have enough space on your bedside table for your books, phone, and other bits and pieces.
• Light: Consider how much light you want to spread across the room. If you’re hoping for a dark and moody atmosphere, opt for pendant lights with dark shades that can diffuse light. Similarly, if you want light and airy, opt for light fabric shades or even bare bulb pendants.
• Style: Make sure that you consider the décor (real or aspired) of your bedroom when choosing pendant lights. If you have an urban bedroom, you can choose strong pieces that command the viewer’s attention. However, if you are seeking a minimalist look, you can never go wrong with understated pieces, such as bare bulb pendant lights.

3. Where to Hang Pendant Lights

While we’ve already mentioned hanging pendant lights above bedside tables, there are other placements that can create a statement. 

For bedside pendant lights, we recommend hanging them at shoulder height level for maximum practicality and functionality. However, you could also make a statement by creating a multi-level cluster of pendant lights in the corner of your bedroom and hanging them at varying heights. This creates an artsy and conceptual look that is sure to impress.

4. How to Choose Light Bulbs for Bedroom Pendant Lights

Although light bulbs are often one of the things we think least about, you can easily create a commanding statement with a unique or interesting light bulb. 

If you want a pendant light without shade, you can opt for an exposed filament style LED light bulb. This bulb evokes the nostalgic charm of the Edison light bulb look. If not, you could choose a smart or diffusible bulb that can change colors or brightness at your whim. 

Nevertheless, there are a range of light bulb looks that you can use to create the right mood and atmosphere in your bedroom.

5. Experiment With Colors

While we often stick with traditional and safe colors such as black and white, we firmly believe in experimenting with bold and fun colors. One example of this is our Mason Jar Pendant Light, which features a tinted blue glass mason jar with a colorful suspension cord. It’s things like this that really add personality to your bedroom.

Final Thoughts

There are endless ways to maximize space and create as grand or minimalist a statement as you desire. The beauty of pendant lighting is that you can always change it out if your décor or style changes, so you don’t have to commit to one style forever. You can opt for a grand pendant in the center of the bedroom, smaller bedside pendant lights, or clustered pendants in the corner of your room.

We recommend looking into how to use pendant lights according to your room and lighting requirements, and space. You should also know how you choose pendant lights to suit your size and where to hang pendant lights. Ensure that the light bulbs reflect your personality, identity and more. 

Furthermore, know how to experiment with quirky and idiosyncratic color schemes with pendant lights so that you aren’t reinforcing a dull or boring space. Just don’t be forget to throw caution to the wind and try something new in your bedroom space.

We hope that you’ve found this article useful and that you’re inspired to give bedroom pendant lighting a try.