Fun Lighting Ideas for Your Kids’ Room

Kids’ room lighting is tricky because there are many factors to keep in mind. You want it to be functional but also fun and friendly. You also want to make sure you have night lighting to keep the monsters away! There are many options out there so keep reading for ideas that fit your home.

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Ceiling Lighting for Kids’ Room

• Pendant Fixtures - Pendant lighting in playrooms or kid bedrooms adds a classy touch to an otherwise chaotic area! They can be installed as one large one in the middle of the room or as small ones beside your child’s bed. If you are looking for a statement piece, fixtures like the Matte White Pendant would look amazing. For the smaller pendants, colorful fixtures like the Blue Mini Pendant are perfect for younger kid rooms.

• Recessed Fixtures - If you are looking for something subtler, recessed lighting is a perfect option. Everyone knows that kids can get a little rowdy during playtime, so fixtures that are out of the way and protected are a must. These lights look great in smaller spaces and can easily be installed just about anywhere. Recessed light fixtures also have the added benefit that they can be paired with dimmers. This feature turns them into night lights!

• Flush Mount Fixtures - Flush mount fixtures are like recessed lighting in that they don’t take a lot of space in the room. With these fixtures, however, there are more options to match them to your décor! Flush mount fixtures usually come with designs like our Filigree Ceiling Fixture. The light shining through the designs casts a pattern around the room that is a draw for many people. If you want a little color in the room fixtures like the Aquamarine Ceiling Fixture will do the trick.

Wall Lighting for Kids’ Room

• Tape Lights - LED tape lights are some of the most popular lights on the market right now. They are the best way to get a fun feel to a kid’s room while being safe for use. Easily attached to the wall or ceiling or even around the bed, these lights are versatile for many applications. LED tape lights are remote controlled which makes them easy to operate. Most can change colors and be set to rotate through them on a timer.

• String Lights - If tape lights aren’t quite what you are looking for, string lights can also be used in similar ways. Sometimes hung on the wall for a dreamy looking curtain, they are perfect for getting that nighttime ambiance. A favorite way to arrange string lights is to curve them around the headboard of a bed. This will make the bed stand out as well as provide a warm glow at night.

• Sconces - Small sconces are an especially good option for nurseries where they can be placed above the crib for extra needed light. But sconces also work in older children’s rooms! They are a perfect solution if the kids aren’t quite ready for a nightstand lamp but need light for their evening activities. The sconces can be placed over the bed or in reading corners where they will be safely out of reach of curious fingers.

• Night Lights - And what is a bedroom without night lights? No installation required, and cute designs make these lights extremely popular. You can even choose colored light bulbs that would add a pop of color to the night light! For nurseries, animal-themed night lights are a perfect option. If your child is into sports, night lights like the Football Night Light would be a huge hit.

Tabletop Lighting for Kids’ Room

• Lamps - The fun part about lamps is that they not only illuminate a room, they also double as a décor piece! There are many designs out there, and you can even mix and match lamp shades until you get the right aesthetic for your child’s space. There are sporty table lamps like our Baseball Lamp, or if your child loves animals the Horse Lamp would be a great choice. Floor lamps are also a good option especially if there is a reading corner.

• Lava Lamps - Lava lamps have been around for a while and are still popular today. Their vintage design makes any room they are in unique. Not to mention they are fascinating to watch! Lava lamps are not known to produce a lot of light, but they do provide a warm glow that is comforting at night.

• Table Night Lights - These tabletop night lights are a fun option as well if you are looking for a stationary light source. One of the best features of these lights is that most of them can change color like our Moon Lamp. There are cute shapes to choose from that can range from a flamingo to a heart. Decorative lamps like the Flower Lamp also brighten up spaces with their vibrant colors.

Your child’s room lighting should reflect their personality, whether they are bright and colorful or quiet and imaginative. And the best part is it doesn’t have to be difficult to achieve this. So design your child’s lighting today!