Ceiling Light Shade

[needforspeed]

Hi, is it necessary for a bedroom ceiling LED light to have a shade?

An example:

 

[Nightglow]

No.

Basically it's purpose is to focus most of the light downward, but you could fit a uplighter shade instead, where all the light is directed upwards & bounced off the ceiling.
Advantage is it stops the bulb shining in your eyes when you're in bed.

 

[Hyburnate]

It's never necessary to have one.

 

[ci_newman]

It's never necessary to have one, but you look like a pauper if you don't

 

[Maccapacca]

To sheild you from looking at awful artex or stiple ceilings yes