We love a
bedroom wall light. These days our bedrooms serve multiple purposes; for sleeping, relaxing, reading, dressing, and increasingly, for working. A single overhead light rarely suits all these activities. With
switched lighting, you can create a soft, warm atmosphere for winding down in the evening, or a brighter, more focused environment when you need to get dressed or tidy up. Your ability to tailor lighting to suit your mood and activity makes the room feel more inviting and adaptable.
As well as adding
soft layers of light to a bedroom, wall lights are perfect for saving space - freeing up room on your beside table for your nighttime essentials without sacrificing style and comfort. Even better, if you choose a bedroom wall light with an integrated switch, you have the immediate convenience of being able to control your light without fumbling around in the dark.
At JL we make a range of our most popular
bedroom wall lights with a pull switch (or inline switch in the case of our plug-ins) so you can easily control the light from your bed.
WHY CHOOSE A BEDROOM WALL LIGHT WITH A SWITCH?
The major benefit of having bedroom wall lights with a switch is that if you fit them either side of a bed in a shared space, you can control them separately without disturbing the other person - perfect for late night readers or early risers.
Achieving the right bedroom lighting is essential for our daily routines and wellbeing. Soft night light helps to
create a calm, relaxing environment for sleep, while bright ambient morning light helps wake us up and get going for the day. Because wall lights are typically used as task or ambient lighting rather than harsh overhead lighting, they create a softer, more relaxing atmosphere. Being able to switch them on and off easily encourages the use of gentler lighting in the evening, which can help support a calmer bedtime routine.
Wall lights with switches also make excellent space savers. In smaller bedrooms, or where you wish to introduce a minimalist design where
bedside tables are limited or absent altogether, a wall-mounted light removes the need for a table lamp, freeing up valuable surface space for other essentials. This contributes to a cleaner, less cluttered look while still providing effective lighting.
THE CARRICK PULL CORD WALL LIGHT
From a design perspective, our
beautifully handcrafted wall sconces enhance the appearance of any room because they act as functional fixtures and decorative features, adding symmetry and balance when placed on either side of the bed. Many of our designs also include adjustable arms or directional heads, allowing you to focus light exactly where it’s needed—ideal for reading or relaxing.
Our customers love the
Carrick Wall Light for its versatility. As a simple shade arm made from solid natural brass or high quality steel, it’s designed to pair with a fabric shade of your choice so you can style it how you like. It comes supplied with a pull cord in both upward and downward fittings and as a plug-in version for easy installation without the need for an electrician.
Pair the
Carrick Pull Cord Wall Light with one of our exquisite, handmade
15cm Empire, or
13cm French Drum shades that are offered in our most popular fabrics and in both pendant and lamp base orientations.
Browse our 15cm Empire shadesExplore our 13cm French Drum shades
HANSON & HANSON LIBRARAY PULL CORD
Among the most popular wall lights used for a bedside setting are our
Hanson family of lights including the
Hanson Pull Cord and
Hanson Library Pull Cord designs. Our double hinged Hanson shade arm makes a perfect bedroom wall light because it is so handy - you can position it where you like for easy reading or tasking. Its smaller brother, the Hanson Library Wall Light with pull cord, has a single hinge making it a perfect choice for small bedside spaces or fitting to bedroom shelving, storage units or bookcases if there is no space for a bedside table.
Browse our range of 15cm Empire Candle Clip ShadesExplore our range of 13cm French Drum Candle Clip Shades
THE CLUB PULL CORD WALL LIGHT
Studies have shown that exposure to bright, harsh lighting late in the evening can interfere with the body’s natural sleep cycle. By using softer,
layered light before you go to bed helps signal to your body that it’s time to wind down. Having different lighting options makes it easier to transition gradually from bright to low light, supporting a more natural and restful sleep routine.
A perfect candidate for this is our iconic Club Wall Light. We adapted it
with a pull cord specifically for added convenience in a bedroom or reading room setting. Loved for its neat, unfussy presence the Club appeals to those seeking a vintage touch as its spun brass shade produces a soft pool of light for a cosy atmosphere and focussed light for reading and tasking.
THE BROOKE PLUG-IN WALL LIGHT
If you are looking for a versatile wall light with a generous reach our
Brooke Plug-in Wall Light should fit the bill. Designed to give you instant illumination straight out of the box, this wall sconce features the Brooke shade arm in an upward or downward position, with the addition of a switch, plug and heritage braided cable with a neat cable holder so you can fit it wherever you like without the worry of internal wiring.
The beauty of using
plug-in wall lights next to your bed is that you can install them without waiting for an electrician. You just screw them to the wall, plug them in and off you go! Plug-ins are ideal for older properties with quirky wiring schemes and rented homes where you want to take your fittings with you!
Style these Brookes with a lampshade of your choice (sold separately) such as our
20cm French Drums, (available with pendant or lampbase fittings depending on which way up you wish to fit your Brooke) or a
20cm Wide Cylinder shade that can be used either way up if in plain for geometrically patterned fabric.
Browse our range of 12cm Medium French Drum shadesExplore our range of 20cm Wide Cylinder shades
