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Which is the best ceiling light to choose for your bedroom?

To choose the best bedroom ceiling light, you can first think about what type and style will match the space. Is your ceiling especially high – or low? How big is the room? What’s the décor? Are there other light sources, such as windows? Now you can decide if a pendant, a ceiling lamp, spotlights or even a chandelier will suit the best.

Two white BÄCKNATE pendant lampshades hang above white MALM chests of 4 drawers near a bedroom window.
Two white BÄCKNATE pendant lampshades hang above white MALM chests of 4 drawers near a bedroom window.

Unique lamps with an organic feel

Pendant lamps made from natural fibres, bamboo or wood can lend a warm, rustic touch to any room. Many of this type in the IKEA range are handmade, which adds to the uniqueness that comes from natural variations in the materials. So, your bedroom ceiling lamp could well be be one-of-a-kind.

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Five sedge/handmade TORARED pendant lampshades hang above a white stained TARVA bed with red-brown ÄNGSLILJA bed linen.
Two handmade bamboo SINNERLIG pendant lamps hang at different heights above a bed dressed in NYPONLUGGMAL bed linen.
A white stained oak veneer DYKARKLOCKA pendant lampshade hangs by a white, high MALM bed frame with 4 storage boxes.
A handmade bamboo MISTERHULT pendant lamp hangs in a room with dark blue walls and dark curtains near a framed picture.
Detail of the hand-woven herringbone pattern in the rattan of a KAPPELAND pendant lampshade.
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Pendant lamps to make an impression

If your ceiling height and room size allows for it, you can create a decorative centrepiece with a big, bold pendant. Pictured here are a few examples of light, airy looking lamps that provide a warm light at night and make a distinctive bedroom feature even when switched off during the day.

In a room with green and beige walls, a white PEKTOLIT pendant lampshade hangs above a VEVELSTAD bed and a GULLIVER cot.
A soft yellow light diffuses from within a white SKYMNINGEN pendant lamp.
A white VINDKAST table lamp stands on a white IDANÄS chest of 4 drawers by the wall behind a white VINDKAST pendant lamp.
A TUFJORD double bed with storage with a VARMBLIXT LED pendant lamp hanging above it and a MODERMOLN work lamp by the side.
Three white stained oak effect EKET cabinets mounted on a wall behind a round white REGNSKUR pendant lampshade.

A dazzling variety of bedroom lighting effects

Do you like your main bedroom lamp to cast an atmospheric and decorative light? Many IKEA ceiling lamps throw intriguing shadows on the walls. Or maybe you prefer a more general light. In either case, you can fit smart LED light bulbs for complete control over the brightness and colour of your ceiling lamp.

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A TUFJORD upholstered bed with two single duvets in BREDVECKLARE bed linen on it and a DYKARKLOCKA pendant lampshade above.
Two rattan KAPPELAND pendant lampshades hang near a white PAX/GULLABERG wardrobe combination with YTBERG cabinet lighting.
Two, lit, brass/grey clear glass SOLKLINT pendant lamps hang from the ceiling in a room with dark coloured walls.
A lit, LUNNOM E27 150-lumen 95 mm globe clear LED bulb hangs from a white textile SUNNEBY cord set.
A turquoise, oval, REGNSKUR pendant lampshade hangs above a TÄLLÅSEN upholstered bed with blue-grey ÄNGSLILJA bedding.
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Lights that point wherever you want

Spotlights can be a good option when you want to focus on a specific area – and also have the possibility to adjust the direction at any time. For example, spotlights close to a wardrobe can help you to better see the clothes that you’re picking out, without having to light up the whole room.

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An oak veneer TONSTAD chest of 4 drawers stands beside a PAX/TONSTAD wardrobe with two oak veneer doors and one glass door.
Two white NYMÅNE ceiling spots shine down in front of a dark grey PAX/FORSAND wardrobe with an open door.
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For the more ambitious lamp-lover

There’s no rule to say that you must only have one ceiling light in the bedroom – or that the lamp must be in the centre of the room. With a little imagination, an adventurous home improvement project might be to create a lighting set-up that’s highly individual and that adds real panache to your bedroom.

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A calm green bedroom with green and bamboo tones has a TÄLLÅSEN upholstered bed frame, privacy screens and plenty of plants.
Against a dark blue wall, a white stained oak veneer DYKARKLOCKA pendant lampshade hangs above a TUFJORD upholstered bed.
Two white BÄCKNATE pendant lampshades hang above white MALM chests of 4 drawers behind a bed, a stool and a floor lamp.
A rattan KAPPELAND pendant lampshade hangs above a white stain HEMNES chest of 8 drawers next to a wall with framed pictures.
A person reads a book on a bed beneath 18 REGOLIT/HEMMA pendant lamp shades, some unlit, others lit in pink or blue.
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All kinds of lamps, for any type of room

The IKEA lighting range includes a wide choice of wall, table and floor lamps, so that you can easily complement your ceiling lamps in a matching style. You might choose from the several coordinated lamp series – or you can simply select the lighting products that work best with other aspects of your décor.

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A black STARKVIND air purifier by two TONSTAD chests with 6 drawers. One chest has a SYMFONISK speaker lamp with WiFi on it.
A bedroom with a NYMÅNE ceiling spotlight, a NYMÅNE wall/reading lamp, a NYMÅNE work lamp and YTBERG cabinet lighting.
A chrome-plated MODERMOLN work lamp on a black VIKHAMMER bedside table by a beige/grey TÄRNKULLEN upholstered bed.
A handmade sedge MÅNALG wall lamp next to a black LINDBYN mirror above a black-brown/glass VITTSJÖ laptop table.
A handmade bamboo MISTERHULT table lamp and a NYMÅNE floor/reading lamp in a room with two SÖDERHAMN frame 1-seat sections.
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