5 Bedroom Lighting Ideas To Add Ambiance and Style Where You Sleep

Wish your bedroom felt more like a restful sanctuary? The right lighting can make all the difference.

Whether you crave a decent reading light or a statement chandelier, bedroom lighting can work wonders when it comes to adding ambience and style.

So if your sleep space is ready for a redo, here are five lighting looks from Instagram that can brighten the bedroom without going overboard.

1. Sculptural chandelier

For a sleek bedroom lacking in overhead lighting and statement pieces, this sculptural chandelier from @prointeriorstudio could be just the thing.

“I’d use this sculptural chandelier in a bedroom that’s craving a bit of drama,” says Joyce Huston, lead designer at Decorilla. “It’s perfect for someone who loves to make a statement. I would just make sure the rest of the room doesn’t compete too much as this chandelier needs to be the star of the show.”

Get the look: Don’t stay in the dark this season (unless that’s your thing). Give your summer bedroom a cool glow with this Holling Chandelier.

2. Dreamy hanging pendant

If your bedroom leans more toward an organic upscale vibe, you might want to add a dreamy, flower-shaped pendant like this one featured by @mennarefaat.interiordesign.

“This is actually a light fixture by or similar to one by French designer Elsa Foulon and mimics the shape of flower petals, creating an airy vibe,” says design director Meggan Fadden Wynja, of Color Cord Company. “You could mimic the design by using a hanging light fixture pendant with a cloth-covered cord in a neutral hue, then DIY materials for layered sculptural elements.”

Get the look: Get your Antigone Pendant Lamp, or start designing your own with this basic Boutique Plug-In Set.

3. Circular sconces

When more mood lighting is what’s needed most in a summer bedroom, we love the look of these circular sconces from @divyangmevada_and_team.

“Glowing plate sconces, commonly called circular sconces, emit an even, radiant light due to their rounded shape,” says designer Bob Berriz, of Berriz Designs. “Their minimal profile makes them ideal for bedrooms with an uncluttered, streamlined aesthetic since they provide ambient lighting without distracting from the overall decor.”

Get the look: Add a sunny mood to a dark room with these Bezel Perforated Sconces.

4. Brass reading light

For the bedroom that requires an updated bedside light, we love this reading light from @livmcilkenny.

“This brass reading light is a timeless piece that never goes out of style,” says Huston. “I think its popularity lies in its versatility—the warm brass finish adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room, while the spherical shade provides a soft, ambient glow.”

Get the look: Keep your bedside decor classy and functional with this Aurelia Articulating Wall Sconce.

5. Wall candle sconces

If your style is more Old World-elegant than modern, you’re going to want to take a page from @theresachristinehome, who shared this bedroom look.

“Rather than open flames, I recommend using LED tea light candles or battery-operated taper candles to achieve the look of wall candle sconces safely,” says Berriz. “Their soft, flickering glow contributes warmth and ambiance without the fire hazard, and they work well in traditional, rustic, and romantic bedrooms.”