{"id":1053,"date":"2023-11-02T22:30:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plottedlights.com\/?p=1053"},"modified":"2024-01-18T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:14:00","slug":"how-to-light-your-bedside-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plottedlights.com\/how-to-light-your-bedside-table\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Light Your Bedside Table 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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When it comes to bedroom lighting, one of the mistakes I see most often is poorly used task lighting. By task lighting, we mean lighting used in a specific area with the purpose of helping us perform an activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see where this is going: the bedside table is one of the most important task areas in the bedroom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you light your bedside table properly? There are a few steps you need to follow and we’ll go through them one by one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The steps you need to take to light your bedside table are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Decide what fixture you will use<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make sure your lighting will be convenient<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Calculate your lumens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select your bulb (color temperature)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Install the fixture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Enjoy a well-lit bedside table!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Before we explain each of these steps, let’s see why this topic is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why You Need To Carefully Light Your Bedside Table<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Most of us know the detrimental effects of artificial light<\/a> on our health and sleep routine. Our circadian rhythm is directly affected by our exposure to light, and so our sleep schedule can easily be thrown off by improper artificial lighting, especially at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your bedside table is one of the areas that can impact your sleep routine the most. Too much light at night might make it harder to fall asleep, while too little light will strain your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pro Tip:<\/strong> Install motion-activated LED strips under your bed. Late night trips to the bathroom or kitchen will become so much easier without blinding lights!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    So how do you find the perfect balance and what steps do you need to take to achieve the most convenient lighting for your bedside table? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Decide what fixture you will use<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The best fixtures for the bedside table are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n