One of two light switches at headboard?

[Possom]

If having the plasterboard replaced with new plasterboard at the head of a double bed, someone suggested the possibility of installing two light switches in the wall beside the headboard. Probably dimmer switches in order to have reduced light if switching the light on at, for example, four in the morning.

Would most likely have a tallboy cabinet on each side of the bed, therefore probably better to have the switches positioned above the headboard rather than beside.

Since the bed can never be wider than a double of 4ft 6 inches (137 cm) since it's a small room, would anyone have any suggestions on whether its preferable to have two separate dimmer switches, or just one central one? Perhaps it just comes down to personal preference?

Thanks.

 

[AndyPRK]

or a pull cord from the ceiling, in the middle of the headboard

 

[Tigercubrider]

bear in mind that LED lights may not dim, and we're moving over to them.
My bedside lights are cheap Ikea jobs (LED) with inline switches.

If fitting two switches, you'd need two sockets as well if free standing lights, or have two ceiling lights targeted at each side of the bed.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

You could even have remote control lights.

 

[Possom]

Alternatively, perhaps I could simply retain the main central ceiling light as it is with one non-dimmable switch operating this located on the wall upon entering the room.

Separately I could have two spot lights (either dimmable or non-dimmable) placed on the wall behind the headboard and with each spotlight having its own independent switch under it.

This would mean the main light is never at a dim setting upon entering the room, and a separate switch not required at the door entrance.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

if you work out where the centre of the headboard is going to be , centre the switch on that point and just above headboard level obviously! i have a three gang switch for bedside lights on each side plus the central switch is for the main light in conjunction with the switch by the door.

 

[sparkwright]

If having the plasterboard replaced with new plasterboard at the head of a double bed

There's usually only one reason why the plasterboard at the head of the bed should need replacing...

 

[Possom]

There's usually only one reason why the plasterboard at the head of the bed should need replacing...

Correct. The antique plaster has become detached from the laths through time.

I presume that's what you meant.