When it comes to decorating our kids’ rooms, lighting is oftentimes an afterthought. We tend to focus on furniture, bedding, and all the toys and accessories that make a bedroom fun, but lamps and light fixtures are an essential piece to the decor puzzle. The right lighting is a key element to any dwelling and can help illuminate, stimulate, and sooth your baby, toddler, or big kid. Need to brighten your space in more ways than one? From chic hanging light fixtures and cute and functional table and floor lamps to glowing night lights that’ll keep your little one’s room cozy while drifting off to sleep, click through our slideshow below to see some of the coolest ways to lighten any youngster’s space.