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Lighting is an essential element in any bedroom, and it becomes even more important in a room with slanted walls.
Because slanted walls can have a real impact on the overall feel of your bedroom, things like mirror placement, choice of wall colors, and lighting options are critical to get right.
With that in mind, let’s look at some lighting options that can work well in your space:
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Wall Sconces
Wall sconces are a great option for a bedroom with slanted walls because, quite simply, they don’t take up any floor space. Or much space in general for the matter.
The issue you face with lights like floor lamps is that where they tend to be about 1 metre (3-4ft) or so in height, to stand them up fully you would have to place them quite far in from the edge of your room, or else the top of the lamp would be hitting the angled wall.
Wall lights on the other hand don’t have this problem.
As well, wall sconces will always come with a flat wall mount, so even if you wanted to install your light on the slanted wall itself, you can do so with ease.
Pros and Cons of Wall Sconces
| Pros | Cons |
| Wall sconces don’t take up much space – and don’t take up any of the crucial floor space. | Wall sconces won’t light up a whole bedroom on their own, so you may need a few (or to couple them with overhead lights). |
| Wall lights come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials, so you’ll always find the perfect match for your room. | Wall lights are fixed in place, and typically can’t be swivelled to direct light exactly where you need it. |
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Glass Ball Wall Light
We recommend the Cavelights Glass Ball Wall Light – with it’s beautiful gold/brass finish and it’s simple yet elegant design, it will enhance the look and feel of your room without taking up much space at all.
And because they are available with a warm light color temperature, they will help make your room feel warm and cozy too – just what you want!
Nordic Globe Wall Light
Our second recommendation is Cavelights Nordic Globe Wall Light.
Where this wall sconce has a hanging cable, no matter what angle wall you install it on, the light fixture itself will always hang straight down, rather than angled in parallel to the wall.
Pendant Lights
Pendant lights are another great option for lighting up a bedroom with slanted walls, the chief reason being that you hang them from the highest point of your ceiling, meaning they are not limiting the space in any way.
We talk about this idea of using a nice pendant light to create a focal point in your room in our article all about how to decorate a bedroom with slanted walls here.
As well as not limiting your space, pendant lighting can also help to create focused lighting, so utilise 2 or 3 and hang them at different locations on your ceiling to really bring out the most of your room!
Pros and Cons of Pendant Lights
| Pros | Cons |
| Pendant lights can be hung at the highest point of your ceiling, irrespective if you have slanted walls or not. | Pendant lights can cast shadows in your room if they’re too high up, so you may need to install 2 or 3 to evenly cast the light around your room. |
| Pendant lights normally use a standard E27 bulb, and cheap LED versions are available to lower your electricity bill. | Pendant lights cannot be moved around easily after installation, and you’d typically need an electrician to do it. |
Product Recommendation
Nordic Coloured Glass Pendant Light
The beautiful Nordic Coloured Glass Pendant Lights are such a brilliant way to light up your bedroom that it’s almost rude if you don’t have them!
Simple yet stunning, these lights are available in green, grey, white, or cognac, so there’s a model for every bedroom style you can think of.
Natural Light
Lastly, we’d be silly not to mention the role that natural light should have in lighting up your bedroom.
Take advantage of the natural light your bedroom windows allow by choosing window coverings that allow plenty of light to filter in.
Sheer curtains or blinds can be a good option, as they provide privacy while still allowing light to enter the room.
Pros and Cons of Natural Light
| Pros | Cons |
| Natural light can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your bedroom, making it feel brighter, more spacious, and above all else more inviting! | You can’t control when it’s on or how bright it is – you’re reliant on your local weather conditions (which here in the UK aren’t so good!). |
| Using natural rather than artificial light to light your room is not only cheaper, but is better for the environment and will improve your mood! | Constant natural light exposure can cause fading to fabrics, so you’ll need to keep an eye out for this over time. |
Closing Thoughts
When choosing lighting for a bedroom with slanted walls, it’s important to consider the size of the room and the amount of natural light available.
Remember the basics – avoid lighting options that are too bulky or take up too much space, and choose fixtures that provide light without being in the way. You want lighting options that work with the space and your unique slanting walls, not ones that fight against it!
