Lighting for Kids' Rooms
Decorating a bedroom for your kid (or kids) can seem like a daunting task. What are the kids into right now? Will they still enjoy those things a few years down the road? What kind of lighting will they need in their room and how can the lighting fixtures fit the theme? Here are some kids room lighting ideas to demystify the process and make lighting a child's bedroom as easy as pie.
Use pendants to add touches of color and fun.
Kids who are huge sports fans will be amazed by Elk Lighting's novelty pendants, which come in styles ranging from basketballs and skateboards to full replicas of football fields and hockey rinks. Add a dimmer to the smaller varieties, the ones that just resemble the ball for various sports, and hang the pendant near the bed to serve as a nice reading light and nightlight.
Elk also offers cool space-inspired lights that are excellent for the budding astronauts among us. Older kids who are still dazzled by the stars might just love the George Kovacs Bling Bling collection.
A girls' bedroom could be a great place for an infusion of glamour from a mini chandelier, also known as a chandelette!
Remember the importance of task lighting.
Of course, kids also need lighting options for tasks like reading and doing homework. Here are some ideas.
- Wall sconces: available in a huge variety of styles to suit your kid's taste
- Wall lamps: unlike sconces, these are adjustable, which might be a great perk
- Table lamps: easy to replace in case your kid would like something else someday
- Pendants: a unique way to get task lighting, but best for older kids
Keep in mind how the child's taste will change as they age.
Think about what your child really enjoys and consider using a light fixture to incorporate that passion. That way, it's much easier to replace with a different fixture if or when the child outgrows that stage, unlike time-intensive projects like painting the walls or more expensive investments like buying themed furniture.
The possibilities are endless for lighting a child's bedroom. Another way to make the experience even more special is to let the kid or kids have input into what is selected. They'll feel proud of what's in their room, making them more likely to take great care of it!
Speaking of taking care of things, no matter what you do, try to look for light sources with coverings around the bulbs: plastic lenses, tempered glass, etc. That will keep the kids and the fixtures safe in case of catastrophe.
If you have any further questions or need more kids room lighting ideas, contact us or call our lighting specialists at 1-866-688-3562. Sign up for our email newsletter today and score an additional discount!
Emma Harger-Young - Lights Online