Lighting makes all the difference in any space, but it’s especially important in the bedroom. We’re talking about your sanctuary, after all – the place where you start and end your day, where you can be your complete self. Whether you want to create a mood that exudes coziness or romance, dimmers are a must, multiple light sources are highly recommended and low-wattage bulbs are key. Traditional light fixtures and bedside lamps will certainly do the trick, but they’re not your only options. Here are five inventive ways for giving your room a warm and welcoming glow.
![bedroom with string lights on the wall](https://images.ctfassets.net/ltric1hkjv72/3Kvhw5PnwVNRlcphpPLOuo/6cacd6628be6edd3e6aee849d8f47bbf/Brighten-Your-Bedroom_1_Retouched.jpg?w=440&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
String Lights
Strung along a wall or draped canopy-style above a bed, string lights have an enchanting effect wherever they’re placed. For something that feels a bit more permanent than the average LED strand, choose lights with metallic accents, like Anthropologie’s caged bulb string lights or OneFortyThree’s brass-socket lights.
String Lights
Strung along a wall or draped canopy-style above a bed, string lights have an enchanting effect wherever they’re placed. For something that feels a bit more permanent than the average LED strand, choose lights with metallic accents, like Anthropologie’s caged bulb string lights or OneFortyThree’s brass-socket lights.
![portable fireplace in a room](https://images.ctfassets.net/ltric1hkjv72/mtaJxDUqishB9zjlgsRxa/6a54100883157fbaf1e85410f0eaf3c7/Brighten-Your-Bedroom_2_Retouched.jpg?w=440&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Portable Fireplaces
If your home doesn’t feature a full, working fireplace in the bedroom, don’t worry — you can still bask in the flickering glow of a flame. The freestanding Vauni Globe requires no vents and runs on clean-burning ethanol. And with its sleek, modern design, it’s hard to come up with a reason why this shouldn’t be the next addition to your bedroom.
Portable Fireplaces
If your home doesn’t feature a full, working fireplace in the bedroom, don’t worry — you can still bask in the flickering glow of a flame. The freestanding Vauni Globe requires no vents and runs on clean-burning ethanol. And with its sleek, modern design, it’s hard to come up with a reason why this shouldn’t be the next addition to your bedroom.
![photo of a light projecting shadows onto the wall](https://images.ctfassets.net/ltric1hkjv72/2oxRddRV7IrLPKRDMJxWVC/044b2a6400aa2a1d50593a5c9244ac7a/Brighten-Your-Bedroom_3_Retouched.jpg?w=440&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Shadow Play
Don’t leave your bedroom walls bare. Illuminate your surroundings with a perforated lantern that casts intricate, patterned shadows. Decorate your nightstand with a medley of tabletop lanterns or hang a brass pendant lamp above your bed to add subtle drama.
Shadow Play
Don’t leave your bedroom walls bare. Illuminate your surroundings with a perforated lantern that casts intricate, patterned shadows. Decorate your nightstand with a medley of tabletop lanterns or hang a brass pendant lamp above your bed to add subtle drama.
![Neon sign in a room](https://images.ctfassets.net/ltric1hkjv72/1czJ22rKSVLM2gD8vJ0yJ9/b5c4cfa6cd65a85dfd5b34e8d19befaa/Brighten-Your-Bedroom_4_Retouched.jpg?w=440&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Lighting as Sculpture
There’s art that steals the spotlight, and then there’s art that is the spotlight. Parachute Founder and CEO, Ariel Kaye, found a brilliant (zing!) way to add a punch of color to a neutral space with her custom “You Belong Here” neon sign. Achieve a similar look and with a lighted sign from Etsy.
Lighting as Sculpture
There’s art that steals the spotlight, and then there’s art that is the spotlight. Parachute Founder and CEO, Ariel Kaye, found a brilliant (zing!) way to add a punch of color to a neutral space with her custom “You Belong Here” neon sign. Achieve a similar look and with a lighted sign from Etsy.
![Metallic lamp on a table.](https://images.ctfassets.net/ltric1hkjv72/5fcVTryJ4lJ8ibC5eMAWsc/dcf68f5edb531e0053cfa3715b53b264/Brighten-Your-Bedroom_5_Retouched.jpg?w=440&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Metallic Accents
If bright is what you’re after, don’t underestimate the power of light-reflecting furniture and accents. Warm metallic objects, like this brass task lamp, add a soft gleam – especially next to a white duvet cover.
Metallic Accents
If bright is what you’re after, don’t underestimate the power of light-reflecting furniture and accents. Warm metallic objects, like this brass task lamp, add a soft gleam – especially next to a white duvet cover.