Lighting in the bedroom is very important. It’s the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night. Soft, warm lights are perfect just before you go to sleep – nothing worse than harsh lights when you’re trying to wind down. Likewise you don’t want to be blinded by glare when you’ve just woken up, but you do want enough light to stimulate your brain.
Never put a downlight over the top of the bed – you’re guaranteed a face full of glare regardless of how far you dim it. If you want downlights, position them around the edge of the room over your draws and dressers so you can see the contents.