How to Coordinate Bedside Wall Lights with Earthy Brown Walls

The easiest way to coordinate bedside wall lights with earthy brown walls is to choose warm metal finishes such as brass, bronze or antique gold, pair them with pale shades in ivory linen, opal glass or cream ceramic, and use a warm white light that makes the brown glow rather than recede. Brown walls absorb a lot of light, so the fittings need to provide contrast and enough brightness to read by. In this guide we look at how different browns, from soft mushroom to deep chocolate, change the way bedside lights appear, which finishes and shade colours sit most comfortably against them, and how to keep a dark bedroom cosy without feeling gloomy. We also cover bulb warmth, light placement for reading, the role of bedding and furniture in balancing the scheme, and how wood tones can work with brown walls rather than disappearing against them in the evening light....