Nordic Bird LED Wall Sconce

The bird silhouette here is shaped rather than printed, and drawn simply enough to read as a shape rather than an illustration. That restraint is what lets it work in a nursery without being childish, and in an adult bedroom without needing an explanation.

The form is what holds it up. A flat moulded novelty light looks like what it is; a shaped, three-dimensional one has weight and a real edge, and the silhouette reads clearly from across a room rather than only close up. It comes in two painted finishes, black or white, so the surface is a solid colour rather than an exposed grain.

The LED is warm and set behind the form so the light is soft rather than pointed, which suits it to bedside and night-time use where a bright beam would be unwelcome. Being wall-mounted keeps it clear of the table and out of small hands' reach. Mount it out of a child's reach and have the wiring done professionally. It is a hardwired fitting - isolate the circuit at the breaker panel first, and have a qualified electrician confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring it in.

• Shaped bird silhouette with a real three-dimensional edge
• Two painted finishes: black or white
• Warm concealed LED, soft rather than directional
• Wall mounted, out of small hands' reach
• Hardwired fitting: qualified electrician recommended