Baby Nursery Lighting, Lamps, Night Lights and Ceiling Light Fixtures

Updated December 17, 2025 by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas

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A chandelier picked up at a thrift star that was refurbished chandelier adds a soft, sparkling glow to this baby girl nursery.

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Unique Baby Gear Ideas has many nursery lighting ideas including lamps, night lights, chandeliers and other light fixtures that our visitors have chosen to complement various room themes and color schemes.

If you’re wondering when to choose nursery lighting, what fixtures are safest, or how lighting fits into your pregnancy planning, my hub of pregnancy questions has helpful answers to guide you.

If you’re decorating with secondhand pieces or considering a gently used crib in your nursery layout, my guide on whether it’s safe to buy a used baby crib covers the essential safety checks so you can plan your lighting and furniture choices with confidence.

If you're trying to decide how early to begin gathering your nursery essentials, my guide on when to start buying baby furniture gives you a simple, reassuring timeline that works beautifully with any nursery style or lighting plan.

For more hands-on decorating inspiration, visit my DIY Nursery Decor Ideas page filled with easy, budget-friendly projects.

If you love adding soft, handmade touches to your nursery, my DIY macramé owl wall hanging tutorial is a charming project that pairs beautifully with warm lighting and natural textures.

DIY macramé owl wall hanging

See the power that perfect lighting has to bring your baby room ideas to life.

If you’re also thinking about how wall design and lighting work together, my baby nursery mural ideas guide shows how cloud, storybook, floral, and landscape murals pair beautifully with layered nursery lighting.

If you love rich, moody color palettes, my Navy Blue Nursery Ideas page shows how deep navy walls and soft gold lighting work together to create a warm, elegant, gender-neutral nursery.

When you look at the many pictures of nursery decor shared by other moms and dads, you will notice that many of the lights are either homemade or fixtures that were found in thrift stores, rewired and refurbished to save money AND to fit the vision of a DIY decorator with big dreams for their baby's first room.

Shop the thrift and consignment stores for old fixtures that can be cleaned up and rewired.

Shop the Mushroom Nursery Night Lights on Amazon

Soft amber light, forest-green accents, and whimsical woodland décor bring this enchanted nursery to life — the perfect mix of cozy and imaginative for baby’s bedtime retreat.

A soft-glow night light adds the perfect touch of warmth to a baby’s room during the winter months. I love pieces that blend gentle, dimmable light with organic textures — like rattan, boucle, and light wood accents. The current trend for Winter 2025 leans toward cozy amber tones that give a calm, restful glow for late-night feedings without disrupting sleep. One of my favorite options is the new Next Glow Mushroom Lamp, which brings a sweet vintage silhouette and soft marble finish that feels right at home in today’s natural-textured nurseries.

Nursery Lighting Ideas

Creating the right lighting plan for your baby’s room can transform even the simplest nursery into a cozy, soothing space. Whether you love hands-on DIY projects or prefer elegant, designer touches, the right combination of light sources will help you express your personality and create an atmosphere that grows with your child.

Want a dreamy step further? Explore our Butterfly Nursery Theme — complete with soft lavender butterflies, gold accents, and elegant lighting.

DIY Nursery Lighting Projects

If you enjoy a good craft project, nursery lighting is a wonderful place to let your creativity shine. A simple paper lantern or wicker shade can become something magical with a coat of pastel paint or a string of tiny fairy lights tucked inside. These arrangements can also serve as nursery wall décor ideas. Parents often find that customizing a store-bought fixture gives them both savings and the satisfaction of creating something meaningful for their baby’s room. Get all the supplies you need for this DIY lighting project here on Amazon

This paper-lantern project adds a playful glow and introduces gentle color to the nursery ceiling. Here are the instructions for assembling an arrangement of paper lanterns to use as lighting for the nursery

Please refer to my DIY baby furniture ideas for other budget-friendly ways to furnish and decorate the nursery.

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Elegant Designer Nursery Lighting

For parents dreaming of a more sophisticated look, an elegant chandelier or pendant can set the entire tone of most baby girl nursery themes such as a shabby chic nursery design. Crystal accents and soft metallic finishes catch the light beautifully, creating an atmosphere that feels timeless and serene. Even one statement fixture centered above the crib or reading corner can turn your nursery into a designer showcase. See my list of favorite nursery chandeliers on Amazon

A delicate chandelier brings sparkle and soft sophistication to a baby girl or gender-neutral nursery.

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Layered Lighting for Function and Style

One secret to a well-lit nursery is layering several light sources. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while wall sconces or table lamps add warm pools of light for reading and feeding. A rattan pendant or woven shade can balance elegance with texture, spreading soft, filtered light across the room for cozy nighttime routines. A woven basket can be repurposed as a shade that fits well with many baby boy nursery themes. Shop rattan pendant lights on Amazon

Rattan pendants add organic warmth and pair beautifully with woven baskets and natural textures.

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Night Lights and Soothing Glow Options

Soft illumination for late-night feedings or diaper changes is essential for comfort and safety.

To make nighttime routines even easier, it also helps to think about how lighting and monitoring work together — my guide to video baby monitors explains screen brightness, night vision, and camera placement for low-light nursery settings.

Look for low-wattage night-lights or LED nursery lamps that emit a gentle amber tone—calming for babies and easy on tired parents’ eyes. Many stylish options double as decor pieces shaped like moons, stars, or friendly animals. Shop nursery night lights on Amazon

A soft night light provides comfort and visibility without disturbing your baby’s rest.

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Whether you prefer the sparkle of a chandelier, the handmade charm of a DIY paper lantern, or the practicality of layered lighting, the key is balance. Mix functional brightness with the soft ambiance that makes the nursery feel calm and inviting. By planning your lighting with intention, you’ll create a space that glows with warmth, love, and your personal decorative taste.

In fact, one of my favorite ways to create soft, cozy illumination is by adding a charming nursery lantern to brighten a reading corner or dresser top.We even have a tutorial on how to DIY a beautiful paper lantern display in your nursery's color scheme.

See my full Nursery Lantern Ideas page for more inspiration

Choosing the Right Bulbs for Nursery Lighting

Selecting the right bulb can make or break your nursery lighting design. Always look for LED bulbs that emit warm white (2700 K–3000 K) light; this range produces a cozy glow that promotes relaxation. Dimmable options allow you to control brightness for late-night feedings or story time. Remember to choose bulbs to coordinate your nursery paint ideas as bulb color can completely change the appearance of your wall paint color. Avoid harsh blue-toned lights, which can interfere with your baby’s sleep rhythms. Safety-certified bulbs with non-toxic coatings are ideal, and energy-efficient choices save on utility costs while keeping the nursery cool. You will also find that the correct lighting is essential to completing most baby nursery themes properly. Westinghouse Lighting — Color Temperature Explainer

For a deeper look at how light temperature affects infant sleep and mood, see the guide to safe nursery lighting.

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Whether you prefer the sparkle of a chandelier, the handmade charm of a DIY lantern, or the practical glow of layered lamps, remember that nursery lighting does more than brighten a room—it shapes how it feels. The right balance of soft warmth and function will make your baby’s first space a place filled with peace, wonder, and love.

For more decorating inspiration, visit our complete collection of nursery ideas.

Hi, I’m Jan — the creator of Unique Baby Gear Ideas. I love helping expecting parents discover nursery décor inspiration and creative photo shoot ideas that make every stage of pregnancy feel beautiful.

Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of parents choose safe, stylish nursery furniture through hands-on reviews and real-world testing.

The suggestions I share here come from years of hands-on experience styling nurseries, reviewing maternity gowns, and learning what makes each photo session shine.

All articles and images on Unique Baby Gear Ideas are personally reviewed and edited by Jan Bay. Modern creative tools may assist with design or drafting, but every final page reflects my own voice, experience, and editorial judgment.