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Lighting Design Dilemma Bedroom

Wall mounted or table lamps in master bedroom?

4 years ago

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I've always wanted hardwired lamps on both sides of our bed and now (with our walls only in framing stages and electric just going in) I have the chance to do it easily. Before I give the green light, wondering if there are any disadvantages I might not be thinking of? This is for the master bedroom and I'm thinking of having small floating shelves like these Walnut night stands on each side of the bed (partly to give us less room for clutter!). Thanks!

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Home Interiors with Ease

4 years ago

Wall mounted is a great idea and this is the perfect time....with floating shelf will look really modern.

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Mittens Cat
Original Author
4 years ago
Guess I'm just curious if there are any downsides other than the question of what happens if you end up moving the bed or using the room in a different way. I have always love this look but my DH seems to be drawn to table lamps. We won't have much room for side tables in this master bedroom, so I figure installing wall mounted lamps makes more sense in that regard.

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mark1993
4 years ago
You could also do pendants.
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Mittens Cat
Original Author
4 years ago
I love the look of pendants but prefer to be able to aim the light exactly where I want it.

I guess the compromise answer is to go with wall-mounted sconces but with cords/plugs instead of hardwired (sob).
mark1993
4 years ago
Yes, but it will look so much better without the cords/plugs. I feel as you do.
Mittens Cat
Original Author
4 years ago
First world problems for sure...but yeah. And sorry Tom Dixon, no $$$$$ sconces for me. I'd probably just go with something like this (though hopefully a little lower profile):
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mark1993
4 years ago
Definitely a cost saver!
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4 years ago
Hi Mittens Cat! I think that wall-mounted lamps are a great idea in a room where you don't have a lot of space for table lamps. They'll take up less physical and visual space while also looking super stylish and being useful.

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