Easy to add

A table lamp is one of the easiest ways to add extra light: you don't need to drill or have a connection in the ceiling. Simply place it where you need more light, and move it just as easily. In a children's room, where the layout can change every few years, that's a big advantage.

Desk or bedside table?

For homework, choose a desk lamp with a tiltable arm, so the light falls onto the exercise book rather than into your child's eyes. Place the lamp on the side opposite their writing hand, so it doesn't cast a shadow over their work. Beside the bed, a lamp with a soft fabric shade is more suitable: it filters the light and creates a calmer atmosphere.

Pay attention to the cord

The cord is something to consider in a children's room: keep it away from the edge of the desk or bedside table so no one can pull on it. A rechargeable table lamp solves this completely: there's no cord, no socket needed, and your child can take it to the reading corner themselves. Many models can be dimmed with a touch dimmer.

Light and bulb

Choose warm white light (around 2700K) beside the bed, and cool white light at the desk to help your child stay focused during homework. Most table lamps use an E27 or E14 bulb fitting. With rechargeable models, the LED is already built in. Looking for something for the night? Then take a look at the night lights.