If you've spent any time at all on social media lately, you'll probably be familiar with the latest trend: sunset lamps. As the name suggests, these portable lamps add a soft, calming glow to any room, adding that much-needed relaxation even if you're nowhere near a tropical island.
First rising to fame on TikTok before taking Instagram by storm, sunset lamps are popular not just with those who want to brighten up their living rooms and bedrooms but also with photographers and anyone who fancies a little extra mood lighting.
You'll find sunset lamps in a variety of shapes and sizes. At its most basic level, a sunset lamp shines a warm-toned glow across the room and onto the wall, usually with a mix of yellow, orange and red tones - hence the sunset name. If you're looking for a slightly more sophisticated sunset lamp, you'll find options that can be controlled via Bluetooth or remote control with options to tailor the light's strength and angle depending on your preferences.
Some sunset lamps go one step further with a wider range of colours available. Not just satisfied with those traditional orange tones, the more tech-heavy sunset lamps offer a whole rainbow of shades, allowing you to be the master of your own sunset views with endless different shade options available to play around with. Also, look to sunrise alarm clocks or mood-boosting SAD lamps to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Of course, while these sunset lamps look beautiful as a backdrop to a day-to-day set-up, they're also a great addition if you're hosting a dinner party or a drinks night and want to add a little dash of excitement to the atmosphere.
We've rounded up all of the best sunset lamps.
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xoddi Sunset Lamp
The xoddi Sunset Lamp doesn’t just promise beautiful visuals: it goes the whole hog with audio elements and Bluetooth controls. The result? A fully functional sunset experience that promises to elevate whatever lighting you were unknowingly limiting yourself to before.
This budget-friendly sunset lamp uses its “IStrip” mechanism to freely adjust different colours and brightness with a variety of lighting effects. This means you’ve got 16 light colours and four dimming effects to play with in total.
Buy now £15.99, Amazon
QASIMOF Sunset Projection Lamp
This sunset lamp works a little like a real sunset, in the sense that it’s adjustable and can be moved and rotated across a whole 360 degrees. Perfect if you’re lighting up a smaller room and need something nimble and nifty, this is a sunset lamp that delivers all of the benefits without any of the struggles of larger models.
Its smaller size means it’s more of a budget-friendly option too - cheap enough so you’ll consider buying multiple and sprinkling around the house for the full effect.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
Mydethun Sunset Projection Lamp
Tint your walls in hues of orange, red and yellow with this stunning Mydethun sunset lamp. Its lifelike sunset light creates a romantic setting for your bedroom, living room or anywhere else that needs a soft orange glow.
Its projector light has a high-quality optical lens that brings a smooth refraction effect to give your walls just the right amount of magic, while its energy-saving bulb means you don’t have to cautiously turn this one off each time you leave the room.
Buy now £21.49, Amazon
Govee LED Floor Lamp
If you don’t want an oversized bulb glowing in the corner of your living room, but you still want the joy that a sunset lamp offers, we have the solution. This is a stylish floor lamp that, from a distance, may look like any old floor lamp.
But, when lit up, you’ll notice its gorgeous warm tones and sunset shades from every corner of the house. This is one of the most powerful sunset lamps around 16 million total colours, 2200k-6500k warm/cool whites, and 1500 lumens of brightness. It’s perfect for adding a little extra atmosphere for all kinds of occasions.
Buy now £149.99, Amazon
Lullabala Sunset Lamp
Lullabala’s Sunset Lamp comes in two varieties: Art Deco or modern. Which means that no matter your personal style, you’ll find a sunset lamp to suit your tastes. Of course, once you’ve witnessed the colourful glow from this lamp you’ll realise you’d be happy with either the modern or the Art Deco option. Or perhaps both?
A sunset lamp that leans towards technology for the full effect, you can choose different colour modes, scene modes, adjust brightness and set its timer with the “Smart Life” APP, and also authorise Alexa to control the sunset lamp projector via your voice.
Buy now £16.29, Amazon
Lumie Sunrise Alarm
While the Lumie Sunrise Alarm may be, well, a sunrise lamp rather than a sunset lamp, there’s nothing stopping you from using it in reverse at the end of the day. This impressive alarm clock brightens with time allowing you to wake up gently and naturally.
Use it in reverse at the end of the day to reap the benefits just before bed. It has fading sunset tones that’ll have you daydreaming off to sleep believing you’re on a gorgeous tropical island rather than Zone 2.
Buy now £49.00, Amazon
Kariosid Sunset Floor lamp
The Kariosid Sunset Floor lamp is the sunset lamp for professionals. Or rather, for those who aren’t satisfied with a single sunset glow and instead would prefer a huge five beams of sunset-coloured blaze brightening up their day.
More of a piece of artwork than a mere light accessory, this sunset lamp creates gorgeous scenic settings with its stunning, vibrant colours. Featuring a modern look with a sleek aluminium finish, this floor lamp takes your lighting experience to a whole new level.
Buy now £100.00, Amazon
Verdict
The xoddi Sunset Lamp is fully adaptable no matter what sort of sunset vibes you’re after. It’s also budget-friendly and easy to control, too.