Wall lamps for bedroom over the bed - 5 suggestions and practical tips

Wall lamps for bedroom over the bed - how to choose?

Looking for a way to create a cozy atmosphere in your bedroom? Wall lamps over the bed can be an excellent solution! The right lamp can add not only functionality, but also a stylish expression to the interior. In this article, we'll give you 5 inspiring ideas for bedroom wall sconces over the bed that will make your space exude warmth and comfort. Whether you prefer modern minimalist designs or more classic pieces, you'll find suggestions here that will meet your needs.

Choosing wall sconces for bedroom over bed is quite a difficult task. Why? The bedroom is where you start and end each day. Here you fall asleep and here you wake up. This is where you get ready for work, get dressed, sometimes this is where you paint and choose accessories. This is where you relax after a long day, listen to music or read a book before bedtime. This is also where you indulge in your little rituals. Wall sconces for your bedroom must fit best to both your lifestyle and the arrangement and functionality of this interior, so read our short guide to wall sconces for the bedroom and check out our suggestions.

There are many lamps on the market that will work well in this interior, but before you decide on a particular model, you need to consider several aspects so that the chosen light fixtures will serve you best.

• function - whether you want the wall sconces over the bed to serve you as decorative, mood lighting or perhaps as a source of task light, as wall sconces for reading
• style and color - wall lamp for bedroom over the bed must correspond to the style in which the entire room is arranged, both in terms of design and color, decoration and finishes. When choosing wall sconces, consider what style features they should meet to maintain consistency and harmony in the interior.
• light temperature - when choosing a bulb for your wall sconces, choose one that emits warm light. Fabric lampshades or milky lampshades will diffuse them beautifully, and you will get a friendly, intimate atmosphere conducive to the atmosphere of coziness and intimacy that we always want in the bedroom.
• on/off switch - if you haven't included an on/off switch in the wall, choose a wall lamp with an on/off switch on the cord so you can turn off the lamp over the bed without getting up
• mood and comfort - sconces for bedrooms should be friendly to their users. The moment you wake up or fall asleep should pass you in peace, and your bedroom lighting should help you do that. Choose wall sconces over the bed with lampshades or shades that shield the bulb, so that the light does not glare into your eyes.

Wall lamps for bedroom over the bed - at what height to install?

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including personal preferences, as well as individual conditions and requirements of the interior.

The optimum height for mounting wall sconces above the bed is usually about 50 cm above the level of the mattress. This location provides easy access to turn the lamp on and off, while minimizing the risk of hitting your head on the wall lamp when standing up or turning around. When installing wall sconces on both sides of the bed, it is advisable to ensure that they are evenly spaced to achieve harmonious lighting.

However, before you install the sconces, sit on the mattress, take a prince in your hand and see if the chosen height matches your height, the height of the mattress, etc. Also check whether you can reach the switch and whether it is easy to adjust the angle of the light (in the case of fixtures with movable housings or wall lamps on a boom or folding arm).

Wall lamps for bedroom over the bed - inspirations

Wall lamps for bedrooms over the bed, or rather those mounted on either side of the headrest or mattress, are often intended to replace traditional bedside lamps placed on bedside tables. This type of fixture also fits perfectly with pendant lamps, which will be a perfect complement to the lighting of the bedroom. If you are wondering at what height to mount wall sconces, be sure to check out our article "At what height to hang a lamp", as well as consider your own preferences, the height of your mattress or bed and, for example, whether it will be easy for you to turn the lamp on and off while lying in bed.

Here are some inspirations for you - stylish wall sconces over the bed, which will perfectly fulfill their function and become a decoration of any modern or classic bedroom.

Wall lamps for bedrooms in different styles

1. Classic sconces for bedroom over the bed

If the classics reign in your bedroom and home, you like modern classic style, as well as fabrics and coziness in interiors, we recommend your attention wall lamps from the Move collection, which are great as bedroom wall lamps over the bed. This is due to a number of factors - their design, as well as the materials used. Material lampshades made of slightly shiny fabric and available in several colors, perfectly match the fabrics used in the bedroom - curtains, cushions, poufs - and additionally provide protection, from too strong light, diffusing it. A distinctive feature of Move wall sconces is also a movable, folding arm, which is perfect for evening reading by allowing you to place the light in the right place. In addition, the finish in shiny chrome, gold or black allows Move wall sconces to match different arrangements.

2. Wall lamp for bedroom over the bed in glamour style

If glitz and glamour style reigns in your bedroom and you are looking for a sconces glamour, which will not only allow you to illuminate it, but which will also decorate this space - a space dedicated to fashion and style - bet on decorative wall lamps over the bed, which will decorate this space like delicate jewelry.

A wall lamp that has just such a jewel-toned character and that will go perfectly with a fleshy quilted headrest is the Coco wall lamp. It is characterized not only by the shiny fabric of the lampshade, but also, and perhaps most importantly, by the glass ball placed under the shade. The spherical decoration, like beads, adorns the setting, bringing the chic atmosphere of 1950s Hollywood salons into the interiors. What's more, pendant and table lamps from the Coco collection available in 3 colors of lampshades, will perfectly complement the wall lamps fixed on both sides of the bed, offering you a harmonious, elegant lighting of the whole bedroom.

3. Modern wall lamps for bedroom over the bed with an on/off switch - meet Lars and Roll models

If you are looking for a minimalist wall lamp for the bedroom, be sure to choose those fixtures that are characterized by a maximally simplified form, geometric solids and high functionality. An example of such a wall lamp is wall lamp Lars or wall lamp Roll, equipped with such practical solutions as an on/off switch located on the mount, a movable cylindrical lampshade, thanks to which you can direct the light beam where you need it, and an extension arm, allowing you to use the luminaire as a bedside lamp (ideal for a book-lover).

Modern sconces for bedrooms over the bed are characterized by a simple, minimalist form, functionality and a limited color palette, in addition, they allow you to dispense with nightstands, which is beneficial to the minimalist appearance of the space.

4. Gold sconces for bedroom over the bed

Gold bedroom wall sconces are a great choice for interiors decorated in classic, French townhouse or eclectic styles. The warm color of gold visually warms the interior and harmonizes beautifully with the fabrics that are usually present in it in the form of pillows, bedspreads, curtains and bedding. Shades of gold also add a luxurious, elegant touch to the interiors and help create a hotel atmosphere.

In the Kaspa catalog you will find many gold wall sconces, but the ones that will work best in the bedroom over the bed are elegant, classically inspired forms and yet very contemporary grande gold wall lamps with milky, conical shades that diffuse the light beautifully and wall lamps from the Cumulus collection with three spherical lampshades. In the Cumulus collection you will also find ceiling lights that are often chosen for bedrooms, and the available versions will allow you to match the size of this fixture to the available space of the room.

5. Wall lamps for bedroom over bed with cantilever

An interesting and, above all, a very functional and convenient proposal for wall lamps over the bed, are wall lamps with an extension arm. Sconces, economical in their form from the Puro collection or Gaspar, look great in interiors arranged in a minimalist style, as well as in those in an industrial or soft loft style (depending on the model and color finish).

The common feature of both collections - in addition to a very clean, simple form - is a long movable arm at the end of which is placed a bucket frame. The interesting design and functionality of these wall sconces over the bed make them an indispensable addition to modern bedrooms, especially those with a large bed, where the ability to move the light source to the desired location is very important.

Wall lamps placed over the bed provide comfortable lighting, ideal for reading or relaxing before bedtime. With them, you can save space on the bedside cabinets, which is especially important in smaller bedrooms. Many models offer adjustable light direction, allowing users to customize their lighting, while others offer unique style and design. We hope you like our suggestions and find among them a wall lamp that will be perfect over your bed.

We hope you already know which wall sconces to choose for your bedroom, and if you're looking for other information about wall lamps, check out our comprehensive guide to choosing wall sconces here.