Reading Nook Lighting

Good reading light sits beside you, a little behind your shoulder, and points at the page. A ceiling light can't reach that spot, so most reading nooks need a light of their own.

The swing arm and adjustable reading sconces on this page fold out over a chair or a bed and push back to the wall when you finish. The double head reading sconces and the solid wood sconce are rechargeable, so they go on a wall without wiring. For a desk, a headboard or a bookshelf, the clamp and clip-on lamps attach to an edge and aim where you need them.

Choose warm white, 2700K to 3000K, for reading in the evening. It carries less blue light than cool white, and Harvard Health reports that blue light at night suppresses melatonin. Our post on 2700K vs 3000K explains the difference. A reading light also makes a good gift for a book lover, and US shipping is free.
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Questions about reading nook lighting

Do the reading sconces need an electrician?

Some do. The double head reading sconces, the solid wood sconce and the magnetic sconce are rechargeable. The Japanese Folding Wall Light comes with a US plug option. The other sconces are wired fixtures unless the product page lists a plug.

How high should a reading sconce go?

Mount it so the light sits about at shoulder height when you are sitting up in the chair or bed. The light then falls on the page and stays out of your eyes.

What color temperature is best for reading?

Warm white, 2700K to 3000K, for evening reading. Several lights here let you switch between warm, neutral and cool.