Children's LightingThe lighting in a child’s bedroom must be safe, flexible, stimulating and most of all fun. It is best to choose a simple scheme which can easily be adapted to fit with changes in the decor of the room as the child grows up.Lighting a child’s bedroom with a central pendant is a popular option as a novelty shade which compliments the decor can be used. This is an incredibly flexible option as only the shade needs to be changed to reflect the child’s growing interests. It is usually best to choose a shielded or uplighter shade so as to avoid glare when child is playing or in bed. By fitting the main light with a dimmer switch you can dim the lights progressively throughout the evening to help a child prepare for sleep. Sconces affixed to the walls around the room will supplement the gentle light produced by a shielded central pendant, minimising ‘scary’ shadows and creating an even spread of light throughout. It is practical to choose good quality, relatively neutral sconces so that they can be used for years to come whilst fitting in with almost any change in decor. Sconces are also good alternatives to a free standing bedside light which could be easily knocked over by a small child. As they are ideally mounted just over half way up the wall, sconces also remove the risk of children touching a hot bulb. Positioning rope lights along the tops of shelves or wardrobes (out of arms reach) will bring an aspect of fun and interest to the lighting in a child’s room. Similarly the inclusion of coloured mood or fibre optic lighting is a safe way to introduce another layer of light into the child’s bedroom and will not only stimulate the mind but can help with colour awareness. Many children prefer to sleep with a nightlight on as they find it comforting, varieties are available which switch on at dusk and off again at dawn, they run on a low voltage and so are suitable for leaving on all night. Motion detecting nightlights are a good option for parents with small children; these will only illuminate when they detect a presence in the room and so are useful for checking on children or for feeds in the night time. By layering the basic lighting in a child’s bedroom with novelty shades and stimulating coloured lighting you should be able to create a scheme which provides a practical, safe and adaptable environment for your child to learn and play. |
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