How do you light a teenager's room properly?

The well-being of young people

A teenager's room is an important space for young people as it is their personal retreat and helps them to express their identity and personality.

It is a place where they can discover and live out their own interests and hobbies. The design of a teenager's room is therefore of great importance as it helps young people to feel comfortable and safe in their own space.

A well-designed teenage bedroom should not only be functional, but also aesthetically pleasing and inspiring.

An important factor in the design of a teenager's room is the choice of furniture and accessories. It is important that the room meets the teenager's needs and creates a pleasant atmosphere.

A desk, a bookshelf and a comfortable bed are basic pieces of furniture that should not be missing in a teenager's room. In addition, the choice of colors and patterns is of great importance. Teenagers tend to prefer vibrant colors and interesting patterns that reflect their personality. A well-chosen rug, cushions and curtains can make the room even cozier.

Another important aspect when designing a teenager's room is to consider functionality. Teenagers spend a lot of time in their room, so the furniture and furnishings should be tailored to their needs. Storage space, lighting and electronics are important aspects that should be considered.

It is a space where they can express themselves and pursue their interests.

From changing room to teenage room

While adults have their various rooms such as study, kitchen, hobby room, dressing room and bedroom, the teenage room combines all these rooms.

In general, it can be said that central ceiling lighting definitely makes sense and should not be dispensed with under any circumstances.

Of course, a dimmable luminaire is ideal so that you can decide for yourself what brightness is required at what time of day.

Soft and diffuse light is ideal for a teenager's room, as it does not create any glare. casts shadows. Young people and children often move around on the floor. For this reason, the room should be illuminated with uniform light.

Nowadays, we would advise against using ceiling spotlights, as they create glare in the eye and divide the room into different lighting zones between light and dark - making the room appear smaller and more compact.

In addition, it can generally be said that light in a teenager's room causes young people (we are assuming people aged 10 to 18 here) to develop emotions and move into different emotional states.

The advantages of indirect lighting

An important advantage of indirect lighting in a teenager's room is that it creates a soft and calming atmosphere. In contrast to direct lighting, which can often be harsh and dazzling, indirect lighting in a teenager's room creates a soft, warm and inviting light.

This is particularly important in a teenager's room as it gives young adults a feeling of relaxation and security.

Another advantage of indirect lighting in a teenager's room is that it makes the room appear larger and more spacious. By directing the light towards the walls or ceiling, you can eliminate shadows and corners of the room that make the room feel uncomfortable and cramped.

This is particularly useful in a small teenager's room where every inch of space is important. Indirect lighting in a teenager's room is also a great way to create a personalized mood or atmosphere.

You can experiment with different colors, light intensities and directions to create the mood you want.

For example, warm yellow lighting can create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in the room, while cool blue lighting can have a relaxing and calming effect. Another advantage of indirect lighting in a teenager's room is that it is energy efficient.

Compared to direct lighting systems, indirect lighting uses less energy and can help to reduce electricity bills. In addition, many indirect lighting systems are long-lasting and require little maintenance. Overall, there are many benefits of indirect lighting in a teenager's room.

From creating a soft and calming atmosphere to improving the feel of the room and energy efficiency, this type of lighting offers a excellent way to improve the room.

So if you want to redesign your children's teenage room, you should definitely think about indirect lighting.

Surfaces should be recognizable

To create a safe environment in which young people feel comfortable, you should pay particular attention to the surface lighting in the room.

Not only the brightness, but also the color temperature and the arrangement of the light play a decisive role here.

As in a baby's room, you should of course ensure that young people's freedom of movement in the room is not restricted.

In conventional children's and teenagers' rooms, there is already enough furniture in the room that is placed on the floor - such as the desk, bed, closet, side table or toys in the appropriate storage space - so that in the best case scenario, the floor should not also be filled with lights.

Our recommendations:

- Warm white light

- 2700-3300 Kelvin

- LED lighting

- 100-150 lumens per square meter

- Indirect light

- Timeless, classic colors (eye-catchers and splashes of color with colored LED strips, colored light sources or silver and gold lights)

We would always recommend indirect lighting, as it is timeless and elegant. For example, LED strips that indirectly illuminate the ceilings can create enough even and bright light in the room.

By indirectly illuminating the ceiling in the youth room, the room is enlarged and stretched by the large reflective surface on the ceiling.

To make it easier to fall asleep become

To avoid sleep disturbances and anxiety in the dark, you should use dimmable lights in your teenager's room to help them find their way around at night and not be afraid.

In addition to a classic bedside lamp or a dimmable ceiling light, you can also opt for an exciting-looking wall light that creates fascinating lighting effects.

Thanks to the s.luce Cloud wall light, which is particularly flat and therefore definitely space-saving in the youth room, the particularly soft and glare-free light makes it ideal for a youth room.

The surface design of this luminaire is, as with most of our s.luce products, can be individually tailored to our customers.

To create an eye-catching feature in the children's room, you can choose the gold or silver finish, for example. The Cloud wall light can also be configured with a mirror as a surface.

Thanks to the smooth surface, you can also easily pimp the light and paint it with your favorite colors or stick great foils on it.

Thanks to the energy-saving LED technology, you can easily leave the light switched on all night to make dreaming easier.

Remote control is also ideal. This means the children don't have to get up and can determine the brightness of their room themselves.

Another great option for regulating the light is smart control, which also offers a wide range of options (such as Amazon Alexa).

To help them fall asleep and generally improve the brightness in the room, you can also install LED strips on the walls of the teenager's room, which brighten up the surrounding areas and can also be controlled at night.

By attaching the LED strips to the wall, you can also create a kind of "orientation line" to optimize the route to the toilet at night, for example.

Light that promotes concentration

As children get older and their level of education increases over time, the right lighting at the study area or, in childhood, at the craft area becomes increasingly important.

To ensure that the eyes do not tire so quickly, bright and sufficient lighting is essential! The best way to do this is to use a desk lamp that can also be adjusted.

Your teenager's desk should be placed directly in front of the window or near the window to allow additional daylight into the room.

This means that young people can do without one of the light sources during the day, for example.

Conclusion on the right lighting in a teenager's room

Appropriate lighting in a teenager's room is very important to create a comfortable and functional environment. Various light sources such as ceiling lights, table lamps or floor lamps can be used to achieve balanced lighting that meets the needs of the teenager.

It is also important to adjust the light color and intensity according to the activities that take place in the room, such as reading, studying or relaxing.

Well-designed lighting can not only improve the mood, but also protect the teenager's eyes and contribute to healthy sleep.

If you haven't yet found the right lamp for your teenager's room, just pay us a visit in our lighting studio. We will be happy to advise you personally so that you can realize your "beautiful living concept" with light.

We are also happy to offer you the opportunity to design your lamp exactly according to your wishes - our in-house workshop makes it possible.