Lighting is crucial in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a guest room. Whether you're preparing a cosy space for family or managing accommodations for guests, understanding how to light a guest room effectively can make a significant difference in their overall comfort and experience in your home or getaway.
Guest rooms should promote relaxation, functionality and a touch of elegance. You can use many lighting techniques and design considerations to illuminate these spaces and make memorable interiors.
Discover the art of lighting a guest room to make it a truly welcoming retreat for your visitors.
Add Accent Wall Lighting to Your Guest Room
Wall lights work sensationally as accent lighting that creates a relaxed atmosphere for your guests. Embrace contemporary wall lights within your guest room over reading corners, bedside tables and furniture to make the space feel inviting and intimate.
Wall lighting can be matched with various lighting fixtures to keep your interiors consistent. Combine modern bedroom lighting in the form of wall lights and complementary pendants or table lamps to create a room with depth and texture.
Brooklyn Tinted Glass Dome Wall Light - 8 Inch - Amber by Industville (Image Supplied by @mandalehomes)
Layered Guest Room Lighting
One of the best ways to achieve a well-lit guest room is to layer several types of lighting within the space. This might include combining ambient lighting with task lighting to diversify certain areas within the room.
By incorporating different lighting sources into your guest room, you can achieve different layers and lighting zones within the space for optimal functionality and a relaxed atmosphere.
Swan Neck Glass Funnel Wall Light - 7 Inch - Brass + Brooklyn Outdoor & Bathroom Step Flush Mount - 16 Inch - Brass by Industville (Image Supplied by:@emmaclanfieldinteriors)
Incorporating the Right Bulbs in Your Guest Room
It is essential to incorporate the correct type of bulbs within your guest room for the perfect ambience. Using bulbs with the wrong colour temperatures could leave the room looking cold and unwelcoming.
Incorporate vintage Edison LED bulbs with lower lumens and warmer colour temperatures. These bulbs produce a relaxed ambience within the space, perfect for your guests to sit back and unwind. Our bulbs are compatible with all of our lighting fixtures, allowing you to choose a style unique to your and your guest room interiors.
Knurled Edison Wall Light - Brass by Industville (Image Supplied by: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Photographee.eu)
Dimming and Control Options
Placing dimmer switches and control options into your guest room provides an extra layer of warm ambience as dimmer switches empower guests to create their preferred atmosphere at any convenience within the room.
No matter your guest room decor, our extensive range of indoor lighting is compatible with dimmer switches and control options, allowing you to keep your interiors consistent and guests happy.
Brooklyn Glass Funnel Wall Light - 7 Inch by Industville (Image Supplied by: @scandustville)
Enhance Your Guest Room with Table Lamps
Table lamps can be placed on either side of the bed on nightstands or vanity spaces to act as a perfect spotlight for reading and relaxing. Table lamps can also softly diffuse light throughout the guest room, again achieving a more layered, welcoming ambience.
At Industville, we are releasing a new premium table lamp collection that seamlessly blends industrial heritage with sleek modern design. Our new collection features a diverse range of unique designs that suit various types of guest room decor.
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New lamp collection coming in Summer 2023 (Image Supplied by: Industville)
Embrace Natural Lighting Where Possible
Enhance the use of natural light where you can in your guest room by ensuring that the windows are unobstructed and curtains or blinds can easily be opened. Natural light not only brightens up the space but also creates a sense of openness and freshness, boosting the energy of your guests.
When natural lighting is inaccessible, incorporate accent lighting such as industrial wall lights in areas above seating and bedside tables for an instant glow to maintain the sense of openness within the space.
Brooklyn Glass Funnel Wall Light - 7 Inch + Brooklyn Glass Dome Pendant Light - 12 Inch by Industville (Image Supplied by: @blthrisestays)
Stylish and Functional Ceiling Pendant Lighting
Adding pendant lighting to a guest room can be a stylish and functional way to enhance its overall lighting design. Pendant lights work as stylish centrepieces that softly cascade light throughout the guest room.
Select pendant lights that complement the overall decor and theme of the guest room. At Industville, we offer a comprehensive collection of ceiling pendant lights in different styles, finishes, shades and fixtures, perfect for those looking to make a statement.
Brooklyn Glass Dome Pendant - 8 Inch by Industville (Image Credit: @lancienne_ecole_pouzeau)
IP-Rated Bathroom Lights For Your Guests Ensuite
If your guest room has an ensuite, incorporate IP65-rated lighting, ideal for creating a peaceful yet practical atmosphere.
Our IP65-rated lighting can be used in zone 1 of any bathroom as they are watertight and can withstand water projected from nozzles. Hotel rooms with larger bathrooms tend to capitalise on a broader range of lighting to illuminate other zones.
Our extensive collection of modern bathroom lights provides modern sophistication with optimised practicality for a relaxed atmosphere.
Brooklyn Outdoor & Bathroom Pendant - Pewter by Industville (Image Supplied by: Van Nguyen)
If you want to elevate your guest room decor, choose lighting designs that harmonise with the overall aesthetics of the space to create a cohesive and visually appealing atmosphere.
Delve into our collection of bedroom lighting to discover the perfect fit. Our range of styles will complement any interior design choices you want to encapsulate within your guest rooms.