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New ways to bring on the cozy this season

When it comes to creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, lighting is key. Transform your space into a relaxing retreat from the cold and create a place where you can host, hang out, and prepare for a season of celebration.

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A lace white STRÅLA lampshade hangs from a windowsill beside a lit Christmas tree.
A battery-operated house/ceramic white STRÅLA LED table decoration sits on a table beside other accessories.
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A collection of lit chandelier/opal white SOLHETTA LED bulbs hang over a dining room table.

Host in style while saving energy

IKEA only sells LED lighting, saving up to 85% of energy (and saving you money too) compared to halogen or old incandescent bulbs. We have everything from dimmable bulbs to decorative light bulbs. And all our LED bulbs are really affordable too.

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Setting the mood with bedside lamps

Find the right match between style and just enough light as you cozy up to bed to read or watch a show before catching some Zs. Strike the right balance between your sense of style and the size of your nightstand with a selection of smaller bedside lamps that fit anywhere. 

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Close-up of GRÅFJÄLLET bedside table in anthracite with yellow TÄRNABY table lamp and small glass vase on top.
A black TARNABY lamop sits on a black KRAGSTA nest of tables in the bedroom.
A lit pink and green NODMAST table lamp sits on a nightstand beside a bed.
A grey-green REMTÅNG table lamp sits on a nightstand in a bedroom.
An ash/white STORSEGEL table lamp sits on a night stand.
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Light up your life with a smarter home

Just think, feelings at your fingertips. Smart lighting bridges any gaps between a hectic day. You can dim lights, colour them, turn them on or off, and switch their glow from cool to warm. Download the app to control your IKEA Home smart products with your phone, together with the TRÅDFRI gateway.

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Video: A video showing a smart wireless dimmable/colour and white spectrum TRÅDFRI remote control kit.
A woman is touching a smart white TRÅDFRI wireless dimmer in the bedroom.
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Did you know?

Our smart light switches, remote controls & power cords ensure that the control of IKEA Smart Home products does not become a science. In connection with the IKEA Home Smart app, you can switch all functions on and off or combine individual lighting groups for special lighting situations. The gateway and the IKEA Home Smart app also work with all common systems such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, or Sonos. Make your home more beautiful and smarter with IKEA.

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Having the correct lighting is essential for creating the right atmosphere in your home. It's what'll make those late-night dinners for two perfectly romantic. Or living room lighting that guarantees that the Friday family fun is always a cozy and warm event.

With the right light fixtures and the correct placement, you can create the perfect feeling for every moment. And whichever type of lamp you are after, our wide range of lighting solutions are sure to brighten up your day.

The different lights everyone needs

There are different kinds of lighting that should do specific jobs in your home. There’s general lighting, task lighting, accent lighting, and mood lighting. And all of them should be, at least partially, represented in each room. As a rule of thumb, that makes it out to about five to seven light sources per room. Read on to learn more about the different kinds of lighting and what you need them for.

General lighting for general purposes

General lighting, or ambient lighting, is a central light source used to illuminate an area in a uniform way. It's the basic light that allows you to navigate a room. You can think of general lighting as your typical ceiling lamp in the kitchen or living room. Most commonly, you get the best general lighting from chandeliers, larger pendants or longer spotlights or ceiling tracks, as you want to make sure the entire room can be lit up evenly.

Task lighting for your everyday activities

Task lighting is a bright, focused light that is dedicated to increasing your visibility for certain tasks. The purpose is to illuminate a specific spot or a general work area. For example, a reading lamp by your bed is task lighting that should properly light the pages in your book. The same goes for lighting the countertop in the kitchen; you need bright, focused lighting to see well.

Accent lighting to highlight the details

Accent lighting, or highlighting, illuminates and draws your attention to specific objects. Most commonly a painting, a bookcase, or a beloved interior detail in your living room. You simply put up spotlights where you desire and direct them towards the object you want to highlight. This is a great way to play with both light and shadows. Relying too heavily on central lighting is likely to make your room look bland. But by using spotlights and accent lighting, you add both life and balance to your room.

Mood lighting to relax and enjoy

Mood lighting is lighting used to create the desired atmosphere in a room. It can be a cozy, soft light that makes you want to curl up on your sofa with a blanket and never leave. Or it could be coloured lights that give your room a sense of romance or mystery. Here, you can be a bit more creative, but mood lighting is typically achieved with dimmable lamps, candle holders, and decorative lighting such as LED string lights.