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Ellis Cochrane

Where should bedside wall lights be placed? Lighting pros share the ideal height and distance that is both stylish and practical

Green bed in a plaster colour room with white ceramic lamps.

Whether you like to curl up with a good book before bed or don’t want to rely on the ‘big light’ in your bedroom, bedside wall lights can add some lovely ambience and provide dedicated and even directional lighting, depending on the exact fitting.

However, it can be tricky to know exactly where to hang them. Something as simple as having them too high or too low on your wall or in relation to your bed, mattress or bedside tables can throw off the look of the entire room. But I've spoken to the experts to find their tips on how to position your bedroom wall lighting ideas to get the most out of them.

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