Lighting for Kids' Rooms

Creative and functional lighting makes a big difference in your child's bedroom.

As you're decorating your little one's bedroom, it's likely that you're also coming up with ways to properly light the room in a way that will make the space more attractive. Lighting in your child's bedroom should allow your child to see clearly in the space, but can also showcase some of his favorite decorative items.

Size

A large light fixture is best for a room with lots of space; it's best to mount the light fixture to the ceiling, especially if the room is for a young child, so that your little one can't touch the light. For a small room or the nursery, a lamp in the corner can provide enough light for the space; lamps are also okay in a room where infants can't crawl yet, so they won't tip the light over.

Significance

You can also make the lighting part of the room's design and give it special meaning. For instance, glow-in-the-dark letters in your child's initials will make a built-in nightlight, and it's a good idea to add feature lighting underneath the enlarged portrait of your child as a baby that you may have hanging on the main wall.

Considerations

As your child grows, you can change the lighting in the room as you adjust the design scheme. For instance, if your little girl wants a princess theme, you can replace the ceiling fan with a chandelier. As your toddler starts to become more mobile, lighting in his toy chest will help make clean-up time more appealing.