Beautiful and practical: reading light for the bed

Why a reading light is useful

Sure, the ceiling lighting in the bedroom is often so bright that you can easily read a book. Nevertheless, you should not forego a separate reading light! After all, the most important thing when browsing is to create a cozy atmosphere and to be able to focus the light beam for an optimal reading experience. Thanks to a reading light, you can illuminate the reading area and dive into your exciting world of books. And if the light is dimmable, you can do so even when your partner is already asleep. It is also an indispensable helper when you get up at night and ensures that you don't have to wander around in the dark to get to the door in one piece. Our insider tip: With an underfloor lighting system, you can easily find your way when you get up at night without waking your sleeping partner.

These elements create the perfect reading light

It goes without saying that a reading light should be easily accessible from bed, right? But not all lights are the same: with a reading light, you should also make sure that it is not too bright and flashes you, so that your eyes do not strain unnecessarily during extended reading. Dimmable lights are ideal for the bedroom and their brightness can be individually adjusted to suit your needs. Make sure you don’t choose bright white light bulbs, as warmer light is easier on your eyes. Even LED spots are now available in warm white.

Your lamp should also be flexible enough to position the light cone perfectly and adjust it to your different sitting and lying positions in bed. After all, you want to have the most possible comfort in your oasis of well-being and truly relax while reading! Innovative light sources can be conveniently switched on by touch control, i.e., by a simple touch. If the light switch is in a fixed position on the reading light, you will find it immediately. However, models where the power switch is located somewhere in the middle of the cable are less ideal, as you will have to search for it in the dark.

Which reading light is ideal for me?

Few other light sources are as frequently used as the reading light at the bed. Thus, it is worth thinking about a few factors in advance to find the perfect companion for your bedroom! As an essential part of the bedroom furniture, reading lights are available in a wide variety of designs and come in a wide range of styles - from understated to extravagant - since, even during the day, when it is not needed, your reading light should cut a good figure and delight you with its appearance. As you can see, you can pick a reading light that suits you, your interior style, and your lifestyle.

Bedside lamp

A classic bedside lamp is a proven solution in many households and hotel rooms. It is usually a practical table lamp with a small lampshade. Depending on your taste, the shade can be made from glass for a modern look or be made from a timeless classic fabric. Particularly practical are thinner models with a slim base, as they do not take up much space on the bedside table and leave enough room for your book and reading glasses. If you prefer a more noticeable reading light to set tasteful accents in the bedroom, such as the iconic patterned Tiffany lamps, your favorite may also be more expansive. In the end, it is important that the reading light fits into your space and meets your practical and visual requirements – when choosing a reading light, all limits are off.

Reading light

The flexible LED reading light from Swissflex is particularly well suited to provide you with an adaptable reading experience. The slim light with its elegant design looks great and provides targeted light, ideal for reading. Simply rotate and swivel the lamp so that the light cone is optimally directed at your nighttime reading material. The economical LED reading light can be attached either to the glass bedside table or the headboard of your Swissflex bed. Alternatively, you can also opt for the version with a fabric-covered base matching the cover of your bed if textiles are a better fit for your interior style. The combination of practicality and design in this lamp definitely provides all-round well-being. 😊 Clamp light

A clamp light is suited for those who live in small spaces. Such a lamp can be attached to the bedside table, the bed frame or headboard, or nearby furniture. From modern styles, such as LED clamp lights, to lamps with a shade in the popular farmhouse style, there are a multitude of beautiful options available for clamp lights.

Floor lights

Floor lights, not to be confused with floor lighting, are also practical reading lamps if you lack storage space on the nightstand or do not want to drill holes in the wall. A floor lamp can stand next to the bed and provide you with a targeted light beam for late-night reading. Choose a model that has a flexible arm with a spotlight to illuminate your book properly. It does not matter whether the light has a lamp shade made from textiles, metal or glass, or whether it is a simple LED spot, a floor light will guarantee you cozy hours in bed, rolled up with a book.

Wall light

There is no place as comfortable as your favorite reading place in bed? A permanently mounted wall light can be a good alternative to table, floor, and clamp lights. Such wall lights do not take up much space in the bedroom and are ideally located close to the bed for an excellent reading experience. Spotlights that can be precisely aligned and provide atmospheric zone lighting are a popular choice.  

Have you already found the ideal reading light? If so, we wish you wonderfully relaxing hours in bed with your favorite reading material!