Home Interior Lighting Design Ideas for Your Child’s Room

Lighting just might be the most overlooked element in any room design. Many people fail to see that it is one of the most important;  though, especially in a multi-functional space like a child’s ’s room. Aside from giving illumination; it also does a good job of giving the space style and personality. Whether it is a kid’s room or the master’s bedroom, there are primarily three types of lighting:

• Ambient lighting that creates a pleasing overall glow like recessed, ceiling mounted and overhead fixtures.

• Task lighting that illuminates certain activities like reading or homeowner like lamps and sconces.

• Accent lighting that highlights design and architectural elements like a recessed ceiling light positioned to shine on a piece of artwork.

Each room has to have both ambient and task lighting. Accent lighting will be the icing on the cake, the element that will make all your hard work in picking the right murals, paintings, and window treatments better shine through. Here are some home interior lighting design ideas.

• Paper lanterns. To help visually divide a large and shared space, use inexpensive paper lanterns in various sizes and colors. Suspend them at various heights to create a focal point.

• Nightlights. They can comfort small children once they are tucked in bed. Choose one that comes in a child-friendly design and gives a soft glow.

• Ceiling fixtures. A vintage swag light fixture is a great solution near the glider, as floor lamps are topping hazards in a baby’s room.

• Desk lamps. Desk lights should be utilitarian, but do not skimp on style. Opt for an adjustable lamp with a wide and stable base like the Graham Desk Lamp by Adesso.

• Table lamps. Accent lights have to make a bold impact. The curves and glossy black finish of the Globus Table Lamp by Kenroy Home will stand out in a dainty girl’s room.

• Drum pendants and task lighting. Drum pendants like the Timpani Pendant by Adesso above beds and homework tables combined with the nightstand perfectly illuminates a room.

• Reading lights. Encourage your child to read by creating a book nook. A comfy chair, pouf and good reading light are all that you need. For older children, a floor lamp should be one.

• LED lighting. A great magical element that you can add to a nursery is a starry ceiling. You can achieve this with fiber-optic LED lights installed in the crawlspace.

When lighting a child’s room, you need to think about safety as you pick your lighting fixtures and lamps. It is highly recommended to go with lighting that unbreakable, Also, recessed lighting is so much safer than wall or ceiling fixtures that can be hit with paper planes and balls. Be attuned to things that can fly through the air.

Try to imagine what a curious toddler can topple. Babies can easily pull or push lamps over so make sure that you secure lamp cords to the wall or to the leg of a table.