Choosing a wall lamp in the bedroom

Wall lights in the bedroom are called sconces. Such devices can be used as a night light, as an additional light source for comfortable reading, for highlighting original decor items. The wall lamp is suitable for an apartment, regardless of the height of the ceilings in the room, the style of the interior, the size of the room.

Sconce - a device for additional lighting of a room, the design of which includes a body, a lamp, a diffuser and a switch. Devices can be hornless or hornless. The former are more in demand: this is a one-piece compact design with one light source, less often with two.

The body of the equipment is made of different materials - it can be metal, wood, glass, rattan. On sale there are models made of artificial leather, plastic, textiles. The body can be decorated with crystal, rhinestones, precious and semi-precious stones, porcelain.

The advantages of a wall lamp.

• Compact dimensions. Due to its small dimensions, the lamp will look appropriate even in small rooms. And due to the low weight of the structure, it can even be attached to plasterboard walls.
• Large model range. Sconces can be made in different styles, lamps differ in appearance, color, functionality, type of power supply and other parameters.
• Economical consumption of energy resources. Lamps with low power are most often screwed into wall luminaires. If you use LED light sources, you can reduce energy consumption by several times (compared to ceiling chandeliers).
• Profitable price. Basically, wall lights are cheaper than chandeliers.

The lack of a sconce is a weak stream of light.

Bedside wall lamps differ in shape, installation method, a set of additional options and other characteristics that must be taken into account when choosing a device.

Depending on the model, the sconces can be powered from a 220 V electrical network or from batteries. Stationary devices that operate from a chain or rocker switch are difficult to install.

Electric lights are durable and reliable, most often they are made of high quality and practical materials.

Luminaires can also be mobile and run on batteries or AA batteries. Such bedside appliances can be used as a night light.

There are special models for children: they are made in the form of cartoon characters, animals. The devices are easy to install and operate, they are safe for the child. They can be mounted on almost any type of surface.

When the batteries are discharged, the mobile sconces stop shining, so the lamps need to be regularly replaced. To install new batteries, you will need to remove the device from the wall - this is not always convenient.

Sconces are divided into surface, built-in and volumetric ones. The first ones are mounted by the overhead method: to fix them, they need to be screwed to the wall with self-tapping screws or other fasteners.Most often, the shade of such models is flat.

Recessed luminaires are ideal for installation in plasterboard walls. After installation, they form a surface even with the wall.

A special bracket is provided in the design of three-dimensional models; their shade is made in the form of a lantern or in the form of a candle. Such products can be rotary or stationary. The latter are fixed in one position, and the rotary ones have a flexible base, thanks to which the user can choose the optimal tilt level for himself and change the direction of the light flow.

A sconce, like other household appliances, may have an additional set of options. For example, there are models with remote control on sale: they can be turned on and off via the remote control, as well as set the desired settings and operating modes.

Some manufacturers offer options with dimmers - dimmers.

There are also devices with a built-in motion sensor - most often they are equipped with mobile battery models.

Luminaires from a more expensive price segment can be equipped with an electronic display that shows the time and room temperature. Some models provide the ability to change the backlight modes, set the alarm.

Wall lamps are available in both conventional geometric shapes and intricate design. Simple budget models are made in the form of cones, balls, cubes and other regular geometric shapes: such cases are very popular.

More expensive sconces are made in the form of flowers, lanterns or candlesticks. Due to the variety of shapes, you can choose an option for both modern and classic styles.

There are also models decorated with decorative pendants made of crystal, glass, artificial stones.

There are models on sale that are switched on using a rope or chain switch, button or key.

Besides, there are devices, for turning on and off which you will need to insert and remove the plug from the outlet each time.

According to the type of emitted light, wall lamps are divided into:

• scattered - devices spread light throughout the room in different directions;

• directed - thanks to the bright light beam and narrow angle of dispersion, these devices are good for spot illumination (for example, a work area or a reading corner);

• decorative - models can have a weak glow (bedside lamps) or emit multi-colored luminous fluxes.

The color range of wall lamps is varied: in stores you can find light and dark appliances, devices with a bright body, monochromatic options, solutions with an image. The surface of the sconces can be matte or glossy.

Lighting equipment comes in a variety of styles. Here are some examples.

• Antique. Preferred materials are bronze, crystal, frosted glass, gold or silver metals. Palm leaves, laurel leaves, various mythical heroes act as decor. Colors - white and its shades, gold, olive.

• Baroque. Wall lamps in this style look luxurious and elegant. They can be made of crystal, bronze or natural stone. Baroque wall lamps are made in the form of flowers, shells or goblets. Devices are often decorated with crystal pendants of different lengths.

• Classicism. This style is characterized by clear geometric shapes and symmetry. Such products have a minimum of decor (curls, gilding, pendants that imitate precious stones).Lamps in this style are made of non-ferrous metals, elite wood, crystal, porcelain.

• Romanticism. The devices are made in delicate pastel colors. They are characterized by lightness, "airiness". As a rule, these are small models made of glass, plastic, metal.

• Pop Art. The style is characterized by bright and rich colors. Shades can be made in the form of regular geometric shapes or have an original design (for example, in the form of a heart, a skull). Pop art lamps are made of plastic, glass, textiles or paper.

Buyers often opt for wall lamps in a minimalist style, in the direction of high-tech, loft.

When choosing a wall lamp, you need to pay attention to its design and color: the model should harmoniously fit into the interior of the bedroom. You should also decide on additional options: alarm clock, thermometer, remote control, different operating modes - whether all this is necessary and whether it will be used. Functional models are more expensive than simple counterparts.

The brightness of the device and its color temperature are a matter of taste. Everyone chooses these parameters himself, based on his preferences and tasks.

In order for the lamp to serve for a long time, it is recommended to give preference to devices from well-known brands. Before buying, you need to assess the build quality of the device, look at the work resource in the technical passport.

Thanks to the purchase of a sconce, you can quickly and inexpensively change the interior of the bedroom, correctly place light accents, and highlight decor items with the help of light.

The photo below shows how well 2 classic lamps look in a baroque bedroom. The sconces are fixed just above the head of the bed. They help light up a small area of ​​the bedroom.

The following photo shows a pop art lamp. It looks perfect in a minimalist bedroom.

The example below shows how well the wall lights fit in a loft bedroom. The severity of forms, black color, lack of decor - there is nothing superfluous here, everything is strict and to the point.