Making the Kids Rooms Glow

Hey everybody,

Today I am talking 'Lights' in the kids rooms.

Growing up as a navy brat, I did not pay much attention to the houses we lived in. The furniture was all provided by the Navy...and was the same no matter which city we lived in. The houses were temporary residences before we moved on.

Hey, it was a good life. But did not give me leave to desire anything special in my room or decorate it in anything more than celebrity posters. I had a bed, a desk and chair, a window for some lovely natural light, a ceiling fan and a light source. What more does a kid need anyways?

Pride in one's room, that's what.

And pride comes with having the little things that make a big difference. I would probably still think twice before spending hundreds of dollars on a chandelier, but I cannot deny that when I do something special in my home, I love showing it off.

I have handpicked 10 of my favorite lights in kid's spaces. Half the fun in decorating kid's rooms is in the whimsical designs you can get away with. The balloon themed lights designed by Boris Klimek is a case in point.

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Normally my rule is to only show products that you can actually get your hands on, if you fall in love with them, but Boris Klimek gets my vote again. And I'm sure you'll agree that this cat lamp is a one-of-a-kind conversation starter.

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Every room definitely needs a main light source. This pendant light is excellent in a nursery. Not only does it provide a design on the ceiling for baby to watch, it also has a mobile. Love the bright colors too.

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Most table lamps have, more or less, the same shape of stand and shade. Embellishment is added to give it a theme, like a basketball or safari animals at the bottom or frills on the shade. Here is a slightly different take on the same theme. Such a world of difference for a little girl who loves dolls.

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The same can be said for floor lamps too. Aren't you bored with the same old, same old? Gotta love this lovely 'twist' for a new look that is sure to appeal to the younger generation.

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Here's my favorite desk lamp. Fancy space saving that is much appreciated on a crowded study desk as well as a perfect reading light on bunk beds, the clip on desk lamp gets my vote. Available in different colors, it is easy to match it to your room decor.

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If wall sconces are up your alley, you will enjoy matching these sconces to your decor too. Whether you go for the elegant cottage look...(I love the details such as the cat climbing on the side of the door)

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...or the nursery oriented Humpty Dumpty theme.

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One of the most important item in your child's room is the Night Light!! Yeah, that soft light bathing the room in it's serene glow that at once terrorizes the hearts of monsters all over the world and gives your little one the confidence to slumber in sweet dreams.

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Here's one that can even change colors with the click of a button. Love the goofy look.

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With so many different and adorable lights to choose from, it is so hard to make up your mind and agree upon one. Makes me wish I had plenty of rooms to decorate. Well, at least I can do it virtually.

There are other factors that you need to take into consideration when finalizing the kids room lighting. Natural light, Energy conservation and Safety are just some of the topics we discuss in detail here.

How far are you willing to go to decorate your child's room? Do you have a fancy and funky light or perhaps you are a diy-er (is that a word?) and have created your own fabulous designs. Go ahead and add your links here or you could also give an entire write up on our site.