Which lighting in the bedroom?

In the bedroom proper lighting is just as important as in the living room or in the kitchen. The room is not only for sleeping but also as a retreat for reading or watching TV. Therefore, several illuminations are optimal: warm white light as general lighting for relaxing and cool white for accent lighting as for the cupboard or make-up area. CREST LED shows you what to look for in the lighting there.

Key facts at a glance:

·        Mix of general and accent lighting

·        General lighting illuminates all objects in the room

·        Accent lighting emphasizes individual objects

·        Dimmable lamps can change the color temperature

Different types of lighting in the bedroom

The day begins and ends in the bedroom. For this reason, it is important to use different types of lighting there, because the room is used at different times of the day with different projects such as sleeping, dressing or make-up. Accordingly, it also requires several types of lighting. Many people use the bed as a retreat for reading, watching TV or just relaxing. Warm white light is ideal for this. Mostly, the wardrobe is in the bedroom - then different color temperature is needed, namely a cold white. In order to be able to use warm and cool white light in a targeted manner, we present below the ideal lighting options for general and accent lighting in the bedroom.

General lighting

The general lighting or basic lighting of the bedroom is usually the ceiling light. This is used when the main light switch is pressed. The uniform illumination of the room illuminates all objects in the room, giving a better overview of the room.

In a small bedroom, a simple LED ceiling light consisting of an LED lamp and lampshade is sufficient. For a larger room, a rail system in combination with led track lights is the best solution. With movable reflectors, the light can be individually aligned on shelves and cabinets. We recommend a warm light color and a high color rendering index in both cases. This is more pleasant to your eyes than a cool color temperature.

Accent lighting

Accent lighting can highlight individual objects such as pictures or the wardrobe in the room. The lighting must be brighter, i.e. have a higher Kelvin value than the general lighting, otherwise, it does not come into its own. It is normally not controlled by the main light switch, but by its own switches, which are located directly on the object or on the associated lamp. In addition to spotlights, there are also LED strips for the use of accent lighting, which can be mounted, for example, behind the head of the bed, so that indirect light is radiated from the bed to the wall. This is how the bed is staged.

Dimmable lighting

Dimmable lamps such as the CREST LED come especially well in the bedroom to light. With the light, you can not only change the light intensity but also the color temperature individually. So you benefit from different color temperatures without having to use several lamps with different lights. With the CREST LED Scene Switch it is also possible to dim the lights without a dimmer. If you want the best color rendition, opt for the CREST LED Expert Color, as it has a common reference index of 90 to 99. The lamp is perfect for your cabinet or make-up mirror, as it reproduces the colors true to color.