Bedside lighting kits

Count on two light points, one on each side of the bed, adjustable and switched separately: that is the basis of a bedside lighting kit that genuinely works day to day. A wall light frees up the nightstand, a table lamp can be moved; in both cases, check the socket, the material and the control before choosing.

Which bedside light should you choose for reading in bed?

For reading in bed, count on one light point on each side, adjustable and low enough not to dazzle: a wall light frees up the nightstand, a table lamp can be moved. Check the socket, the material and the control (switch, dimmer or smart plug) before choosing.

Bedside lighting kits for the bed: wall light or table lamp?

The wall light is fixed to the wall, above or beside the headboard: it takes up no surface and the light falls where you want it, provided you aim it. The table lamp sits on the nightstand, moves from one room to another, but its cable must reach the socket without stretching. The choice therefore depends less on style than on the furniture under the lamp: a narrow nightstand copes badly with a large base, and a thin wall copes badly with a heavy wall light. To compare the two families, browse all the lighting kits, where wall lights and table lamps sit side by side.

One or two light points around the bed?

Two light points switched separately change life for two people: the one reading turns on theirs without lighting the whole room. A single central source forces both sides to be lit at the same time. If space is lacking on one side, a slim wall light replaces the lamp. The hallway and the desk benefit from the same models, as shown by our full range of lighting.

What are the trending bedside lamps for 2026?

This year's searches focus mainly on round mushroom shapes, natural materials such as wood or driftwood and the fine lines of Italian design. The right question is not the trend but the match with the room: a low, wide lamp spreads a soft light, a slender silhouette lights reading better.

Italian design bedside lamp: what sets it apart

Italian design is recognisable by a fine silhouette, a discreet base and a shade that lets light through without glaring. The result takes up less space on the nightstand and gives a more directed light, pleasant for reading. It is a style that copes badly with overly long bulbs: check the format before ordering, for example among the E27 socket kits, which leave the bulb choice open.

Mushroom bedside lamp: what atmosphere?

The mushroom shape, low and wide, sends light downwards and to the sides: the atmosphere is soft, with no bright point in the eyes. It suits relaxation and short reading, less so precise work. Placed on a low nightstand, it takes up the width; allow for that footprint. Round shapes are easy to spot in the Designix lighting range.

What is the best lighting for a bedroom?

The best bedroom lighting combines discreet general light with two local points near the bed, switched on separately. Favour warm light, non-dazzling sources and gradual adjustment. The goal: being able to read on one side without waking the other, and for each control to stay within reach once lying down.

How do you combine LED ceiling lighting and bedside lamps?

The LED ceiling light and the bedside lamps do not replace each other, they complement each other. The first lights the room for moving around, dressing or tidying; the second bring the local evening light. Keep the ceiling light on a low setting early in the evening and switch on the bedside lights to read. The two circuits must stay independent. Find these sets in the range of lighting kits for the home.

How do you avoid glare when reading in bed?

Three gestures are enough: aim the source at the book and not at the face, place the shade at shoulder level rather than above the eyes, and ban bare bulbs in the field of view. Warm light, around 2700 K in general, is less tiring in the evening. If the wall is thin or the ceiling low, a recessed solution in a wall or ceiling avoids cast shadow.

Which material and colour should you choose for a bedside lamp?

Wood and driftwood bring a filtered, warm light, metal a clean line and more reflections, glass or textile a soft diffusion. Colour matters less than the match with the headboard and the wall: a shade close to the wall makes the lamp forgettable.

Wood or driftwood bedside lamp: what effect in a bedroom?

Solid or veneered wood spreads a warm, reassuring light that goes well with linen, cotton and light tones. Driftwood, more raw, gives a natural, irregular look: one piece is enough to set the tone, otherwise the bedroom tips into decor. In both cases, the effect depends mainly on the shade. These materials meet in choosing a light by room.

Metal, glass, textile: how do you care for the material?

Metal is dusted with a soft cloth, without abrasive product, so as not to mark the finish. Glass is cleaned with a soft cloth too, avoiding knocks on the edges. Textile is dusted dry and washed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wood, for its part, fears humidity: a dry cloth is enough, never soaked. Models with a replaceable bulb, such as models compatible with E27 screw bulbs, come apart more easily for cleaning.

Which socket and which bulb should you plan for a bedside lighting kit?

The socket depends on the light, not on the style: models with a large E27 screw socket accept most bulbs on the market, small E14 sockets suit compact wall lights, and some lamps have a non-replaceable built-in LED. Check this point before buying the bulb.

E27 or E14 socket: how do you decide?

The E27, a large screw socket, opens up the choice of bulbs and is replaced without difficulty: it is the format to favour when you want to keep control of the light. The E14, smaller, is used for compact wall lights where space is lacking. Look at the light's product sheet first. If you want to stay free, go for kits for large screw sockets.

Filament, LED or smart bulb: which should you choose?

The filament bulb gives a warm light and a visible effect through a transparent shade. The LED uses less for an equivalent output and heats little, which suits a textile shade. The smart bulb adds adjustment from a phone, provided the socket and the home network keep up. Lights with a fixed source, such as recessed LED kits, do without a bulb but cannot be repaired.

How do you install a bedside lighting kit around the bed?

First locate the seated position in bed: the control must fall under the hand without getting up, and the source must not reach the eyes. On the wall side, check the nature of the support and the position of the socket or cable before drilling, then test the height before fixing.

At what height should you place a wall light on either side of the bed?

The useful height is measured seated: the wall light is generally placed at shoulder level, once leaning against the headboard, so that the light falls on the book without crossing the gaze. Test by holding the light in place before drilling, then shift by a few centimetres if needed. The control, for its part, must stay accessible without getting up.

Switch, dimmer or smart plug: which control?

The switch mounted on the cable remains the simplest and clearest. The dimmer allows lowering the intensity in the evening, useful when warm light is enough. The smart plug makes a table lamp controllable from the bed or a phone, without work. Check compatibility before buying. Wall models can be found among discreet recessed lighting or classic wall lights.

How do you adapt a bedside lighting kit to a small room?

A kit designed for the bed also works in a hallway, a study or near a reading armchair: wall light, table lamp and recessed solutions adapt to little space. In a damp room such as a toilet or a shower room, take into account the protection rating shown on the product sheet.

Lighting for toilets and WC: what precautions?

In a toilet or a shower room, priority goes to the light's protection rating, noted on the product sheet: it depends on the installation zone and the distance to water. A high wall light or a local point above the surface avoids cast shadow in front of you. Choose a matt finish that is easy to clean, and avoid raw wood parts in these volumes.

When should you choose recessed lighting rather than a wall light?

Recessed lighting is justified when the wall cannot take a heavy fixing, when the ceiling is low, or when you want to erase the light from view. It gives a regular downward light, with no protrusion. The wall light remains simpler to install and is replaced without touching the support. Compare the two in recessed LED spots and in recessed kits.

How do you maintain and adjust your bedside lighting day to day?

A soft cloth is enough on metal and glass, wood is dusted dry and fears humidity. On the settings side, keep a warm light for the evening and reserve whiter light for moments when you need to see clearly. Dust the bulb when the brightness drops.

How do you clean a wooden or metal bedside lamp?

On metal, a soft cloth slightly damp then dried immediately, without abrasive product that scratches the finish. On wood, a dry cloth or a duster: water swells the fibres and leaves rings. Switch off and let cool before handling the shade. Dust the bulb with the power off, the brightness often returns after this simple gesture.

Warm or white light: how do you adjust according to the moment?

In the evening, a warm light, around 2700 K in general, prepares for rest and is less tiring for the eyes. To read a document or work, a more neutral light, around 4000 K, makes contrasts sharper. The essential thing is to be able to switch from one to the other, with a bulb with adjustable temperature or two separate points. These models sit together in lighting kits for bedroom and living room.

How do you choose between several bedside lighting kits?

First compare the use: reading only, atmosphere, or both. Then the space constraint, the control and the material, which make the difference between an entry-level model and a more elaborate piece. Two light points switched separately remain the most useful criterion day to day.

Two wall lights or two identical lamps: how do you stay consistent?

Two identical models give a calm, symmetrical bedroom, provided they are placed at the same height on each side of the bed. Two different models work if a common point links them: same material, same colour family, same shade diameter. Avoid mixing a wall light and a table lamp on the same side, the eye loses its reference. All the lighting families let you compare silhouettes side by side.

What drives up the price of a bedside lamp

The material of the body, the finish of the shade, the presence of a built-in dimmer and the method of manufacture weigh more than size. An entry-level model accepts a simple material and a switch on the cable; a more elaborate piece adds gradual adjustment and more careful assembly. Control and material remain the two items that change real use the most.

The Designix shop supports this choice: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and customer service to help you before and after the order. See the available kits and compare shapes, materials and sockets on the product sheets.

Frequently asked questions about bedside lighting kits