Looking for a good nights sleep? In days past, before the invention of electricity, our sleep patterns (circadian rhythms) followed the natural cycle of the day, with us waking and sleeping with the rising and setting of the sun. But now, with artificial lighting our ever busy lives, it is more difficult to feel relaxed and sleepy.
, we can create a calm and restful space ready for sleep. The beauty of bedside wall lighting is that it can be installed directly above your headboard or on the wall next to your bed, creating an area of focused lighting for each bedside, whilst enabling you to keep your
free for those all-important night time essentials.
that allow you to direct the light where you need it most, as well as an array of vintage-inspired
. Here is our pick of the best 5 bedside wall lights to create a relaxed and stylish bedroom as well as soft layers of light for a good night's sleep.
One of our most versatile wall lights, its easy to see why
the Carrick is also one of the most popular for use in bedrooms. It can be fitted pointing up or down and is designed to
take a fabric shade that you can style to suit your bedroom scheme as shown by the vintage inspired look by
@amelia.home (above) that offers a restful scene and room to breathe.
The Carrick creates a soft pool of light that is warm and low level enough to encourage you wind down and relax, yet it is bright enough for reading. It also frees up your
bedside table where a
bedside lamp would normally reside. It is also available as a
plug-in version (shown below) and with a
pull cord. Choose a cotton, linen, or silk shade in a light colour for maximum light output, or a velvet, wool, or tweed shade for a more focused pool of light and a sense of intimacy.
Carrick plug-in wall light (down)
@nestandcovintage
2. THE BROOKE PLUG-IN
Similarly to the Carrick, our elegant
Brooke family are a much loved bedroom wall sconces that are available as pointing upwards or as a downlight. As night approaches and we prepare to sleep, it is a good idea to swap harsh, bright overhead lights that stimulate us, for softer alternatives that make us feel more relaxed.
Its classic design complements any style bedroom interior and it is available as an upward or downward facing plug-in version, as shown here by
@no.sixty_1 where it is matched it with our handmade
20cm Medium French Drum shade in Natural Isabelle Linen. The beauty of
plug-in bedroom wall lights, is that they are designed to give you instant illumination wherever you need it without the need for internal wiring or an electrician.
3. THE PUTNEY PLUG-IN
One essential element of Easy to fit straight out of the box without the hassle of internal wiring, our
plug-in wall lights are an easy solution to bedside lighting, as illustrated here by
@cb_trending. For those who wish to cast a soft light without losing visual impact, the
Putney Plug-in Wall Light is gently diffused by the hand blown fluted shade: perfect for bedsides and living areas that require accessible layered lighting. The matching
cable holder (which you can fix wherever you need) helps to keep the exposed cable tidy whilst maintaining the desired vintage charm.
4. THE CLUB
It’s no wonder that the
Club Wall Light is one of our most popular designs. With its simply striking look and vintage inspired elegance, it’s a staple for many interior styles. The Club is made for creating cosy corners out of alcoves, archways and other architectural nooks, but is also extraordinarily apt at creating pockets of light in larger rooms for boosting the ambience where needed. The Club Works a treat when looking to add dimension to a bedroom setting, as you can see in this photo from
@oakhomeinteriors. The Club is also available as a
Plug-in, an
Adjustable Wall Light,
Adjustable Plug-in, with a
Pull Cord, as a
Pendant and a
Flush Mount Ceiling Light.
5. THE HANSON PULL CORD
Adjustable lighting is ideal in a beside setting so you can direct the light where you need it most. Our
Hanson family of wall lights are designed with a double hinged shade arm that allows you to swing the light outwards should you require it for reading or working by, and then fold it back out of the way during the day. Shown below
@posting_house_barn, has paired their antiqued brass Hansons with our
Empire candle clip shades in
Natural Isabelle linen for a fresh, informal appeal that complements the natural tones of their beautiful oak framed barn.
The Hanson is available with a
pull cord for additional ease of access, and as a smaller, single hinged version - the
Hanson Library wall light - is perfect for smaller bedside spaces, or for fitting to book shelves and cabinets.
BEDSIDE TABLES & LAMPS
Layering your bedroom lighting with table lamps is essential for adding depth and modifying the energy around you. Bringing in pools of light from different sources like table lamps is the key to a balanced atmosphere whilst giving you the option to dial up the cosiness alongside your wall lighting Discover our 5 bestselling table lamp designs.