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Kids' room lighting

Playful by day, calming at bedtime

Kids' rooms switch from play to homework to sleep. Dimmable, warm bedtime light and a bright desk lamp cover all three.

How bright?

20

lumens per sq ft (range 15–25)

A typical 10 × 11 ft room needs about 2,200 lm.

What colour?

2700–3500K

Target 3000K

Quick tips

  • Choose cool-touch LEDs and shatter-resistant shades.
  • Make bedtime light warm (2700K) and dim.
  • Use a brighter 4000K desk lamp for homework.

Layers

Three layers make a great room

01

Ambient light

A dimmable flush or pendant light that handles play and tidy-up time.

02

Task light

A bright, glare-free desk lamp and a low bedside lamp.

03

Accent light

Wall lights or a cove strip double as night lights.

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