Pendant look great but not very functional or adjustable. Most homes have ceiling lights recessed above the bed, as well as lamps.

At our previous house, our bedroom was quite small and we could only use teeny tiny bedside tables. We used adjustable wall mounted lamps there, and that gave us the light we needed without taking up space. We have lamps now, but I love the idea of adding some recessed lights as well.

I like both, but for practicality reasons, I would go with either lamps or adjustable sconces..I like to read in bed, so I need reading light. Recess light is too much for reading and also, after I read, I don't feel like getting out of bed to turn them off:)

I like the idea of pendants because it gives more surface space on the night table!

Pendant lights with switches located next to the bed help to keep clutter off bedside surfaces. If you are doing a custom design with little to no likelihood that you will adjust the layout in the future then this can be a great option. Some bedrooms have more than one possible bed placement so if you are the type like likes to "remodel" by just changing up furniture placement or accessories from time to time then lamps are the ticket for you.