Rattan wall lamps for bedroom

Hang one wall light on each side of the bed, at shoulder height when seated, with a warm bulb around 2700 K: the weave filters the light and frees up the nightstand. The shade format and the density of the weave decide the light output, even before the material you choose.

Which rattan wall light should you choose for a bedroom?

A rattan wall light is chosen first for its format and its weave: an open shade spreads a wide light, a tight weave softens it. For a bedroom, aim for a wall light that takes a warm bulb and whose fixing sits at reading height, on either side of the bed.

Rattan wall light for bedroom: the criteria that matter

The first criterion is use: reading or setting a mood does not call for the same shade. A compact, adjustable model concentrates light on the book, a wide model spreads a soft glow over the wall. Then look at the depth of the wall light: a flat wall light barely protrudes from the wall and suits a narrow passage. Finally, check the type of lighting, a socket you fit yourself or an integrated LED module, as well as the position of the switch, which governs everyday comfort. Our selection of rattan and wicker wall lights brings both approaches together, with sockets and with LEDs.

Rattan wall lights: shapes, sizes and weaves

Shapes range from the half-cylinder to the square panel by way of the cone. A square wall light dresses a headboard wall, a rounded wall light softens a corner. An open weave lets light through the gaps in the fibre, a tight weave holds it back and sends it downwards. A wide shade lights a wider area but less strongly in one spot. If you want a crisper look or even lighting, compare with the LED models for the bedroom and the wood wall lights for bedroom. Competitors also cover the hanging ball shape, to add alongside the half-cylinder, the square panel and the cone.

What kind of light does a rattan wall light give in a bedroom?

Rattan filters light: it warms it and casts a woven pattern on the wall, without glare. A warm bulb, around 2700 K, makes this material feel cosy; a cooler temperature dulls it. To read in bed, add a directed beam rather than general lighting.

Which light colour should you choose for a living room or bedroom?

The light colour for a living room or bedroom is chosen in kelvins. Around 2700 K, the light is amber and suits rest; towards 3000 K, it stays warm but whiter, useful for reading; above 4000 K, it leans towards cold white and hardens the weave. As a rule, keep 2700 K in a bedroom and go slightly higher in an office. Rattan lit too cold loses its honey tone and looks grey. The same reasoning applies to LED wall lighting for the living room, where a slightly crisper white is often wanted.

Tight or open weave: what type of light?

An open weave casts fine shadows and draws a pattern on the wall: that is the mood effect. A tight weave gives a more even, lower light and a less marked wall. For a reading corner, prefer a shade open towards the bottom, which sends the light down onto the pages. For a decorative headboard, the open weave does all the work. In both cases, filtered light tires the eye less than a bare point, especially when you fall asleep with the lamp on. If you want the same softness in another material, the wood version for the living room plays a comparable role.

Where should you install a rattan wall light in the bedroom?

In a bedroom, the wall light is best placed on each side of the bed, at shoulder height when seated, to read without a cast shadow. It also has its place above a chest of drawers, in a reading corner or along a passageway, provided it stays clear of areas where people brush past.

Wall lights for an adult bedroom: on each side of the bed

Symmetry structures the room: two identical wall lights frame the headboard and replace bedside lamps, which frees up the surface of the furniture. Shift them slightly towards the outside of the bed to avoid the reader's shadow. Plan a power point and a switch within reach of the bed, or a model with an integrated control. Too small a gap between the two wall lights crowds the wall; too large a gap detaches them from the bed. In a small space, a single rattan wall light for bedroom, placed on the free wall side, is often enough.

Hallway, entrance, reading corner: the other locations

A woven wall light can punctuate a hallway every two or three metres, dress an entrance or light an armchair in a corner. In a passage, check that the wall light does not stick out into the walkway and that the fixing holds in a solid wall. A modern hallway wall light or an entrance light fulfil the same role with a crisper design. For a wet room, look instead at the IP44 rating for damp rooms.

Rattan, bamboo, wicker or wood wall lights: what are the differences?

Rattan, wicker and bamboo are woven plant fibres that share the same warm effect; bamboo is more regular, wicker more supple, rattan denser. Solid wood wall lights offer a more graphic look, and black metal a sharp contrast with the weave.

Rattan and bamboo wall lights: the most regular weave

Bamboo splits into long strips, which gives well-aligned parallel lines and even light across the whole surface. It is the choice for a contemporary bedroom wall. Wicker, more supple, bends and gives rounded, softer shadows, which suit an adult bedroom. Natural rattan, dense, produces a tighter pattern and a lower light. None of these fibres should be treated like furniture: they dislike stagnant moisture and full sun.

Rattan, wicker, wood or black metal: which should you choose

For a sharp contrast with a pale wall, the black metal finishes do the job. A woven fibre ages better in a dry, well-ventilated room.

Bedroom pendant or wall lights: how should you spread the light?

In a bedroom, a pendant or ceiling light lights the whole room, while wall lights light the reading area and the bedside. Most often, you combine the two: a high point for general mood, two low points for reading, each on its own switch.

Pendant for an adult bedroom: what it adds

A pendant for an adult bedroom provides the general light, the one used to get dressed, tidy up or move around. It comes from the ceiling, so it casts shadows on the book: that is where the wall lights take over. Two separate switches change everything day to day, you turn on the top for the room, the bottom for reading. A bedroom ceiling light alone rarely gives good reading comfort in bed.

Large pendant for a high ceiling and living room pendant: two different uses

A large pendant for a high ceiling fills the volume of an entrance or a living room under the eaves, where a wall light would be lost. A living room pendant aims more at mood and the central fixing point above the table or sofa. Woven rattan also comes as a suspension: it then spreads the same filtered light, but from above. To complete a room already lit from above, all our lights let you compare the families.

How do you install and care for a rattan wall light?

Fit the wall light at shoulder height when seated on the bed, a little higher if it is used for reading. Cut the power before wiring and fix the bracket into a solid material rather than a hollow partition. Rattan is dusted with a soft cloth or a vacuum brush.

At what height should you fit a wall light in a bedroom?

The height is set by use, not by a single figure. Sitting on the bed, the wall light should come to roughly shoulder height: the book is lit without the head casting a shadow. For mood lighting alone, go a little below that line. Above a chest of drawers, raise it to light the surface. Before drilling, locate the cable runs, trip the breaker, then fix the bracket to a solid wall. Wiring follows the diagram in the instructions: live, neutral, earth if the light is class I. An E27 socket wall light is finished in a few minutes, a dimmable wall light needs a little more care when setting the brightness.

Should you strip a rattan wall light like a piece of furniture?

No. A rattan wall light is dusted, it is not stripped like a chest of drawers: the fibre is fine, woven and often varnished, and sanding would damage the bond between the strands. A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough for dust, a vacuum brush attachment for the hollows of the weave. If the varnish flakes locally, it is better to entrust the repair to a professional than to apply an aggressive product. Avoid hanging a woven light in a damp, unventilated room, as an IP65 model for the bathroom requires elsewhere.

Rattan elsewhere in the home: lighting for the toilet, hallway and kitchen

Rattan is not limited to the bedroom: woven, it brings the same filtered light to a hallway, an entrance or a kitchen where it warms a mineral wall. In a wet room, however, choose a model protected against moisture and avoid close proximity to a water point.

Toilet lights and toilet decor: what solutions are there?

In a small space, a toilet light must stay compact, clean easily and not encroach on the walkway. A short wall light, woven or metal, lights the area without taking up floor space. Check the nature of the wall, often tiled, to choose the right plug. For toilet decor, a rounded wall light brings a warm touch that breaks up the tiling. Wall lights for toilets cover this need, and the lights in the full catalogue give other ideas.

Modern kitchen decor: dare to use a woven wall light

In a kitchen, a wall light placed beside the worktop lights the preparation area without taking up the splashback. The weave warms a tiled or concrete wall and offsets very smooth furniture: it is a simple way to play with modern kitchen decor without redoing everything. Keep the light away from the hob and the sink, and prefer a washable model. Compare with the LED kitchen wall lights if you want more even lighting, or a vintage style for the kitchen.

What budget should you plan for and how do you equip both sides of the bed?

The budget depends mainly on the weave, the format and the type of lighting: a socket wall light, which you fit yourself, remains the most affordable solution, while a large model with integrated LED or a dimmer sits higher. Equipping both sides of the bed calls for two points and often two switches.

Affordable models or statement piece: what makes the price vary

A socket wall light without a bulb is the entry point: you choose the temperature and the power of the source. Large models, with a long, regular weave, require more material and labour. Versions with integrated LED or a dimmer add electronics, which pushes the price higher, in exchange for stable, adjustable lighting. Format matters too: a large square wall light costs more than a flat one. A full lighting catalogue lets you compare these families.

Two wall lights or one: how to organise

Two wall lights frame the bed when space allows; one is enough on a free wall or in a guest bedroom. Think about the bulb before fixing: a warm source everywhere gives a coherent room. For durability, a tight weave gets dirty less quickly in a dusty room.

To go further, an extra wall light calls for the same thinking as use on the terrace when you want to light outside: protection changes everything. Outdoors, compare with the outdoor models.

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