Winter still has us in its grip, but with the right lighting you can turn your home into a cosy sanctuary – without even touching your thermostat. IKEA's latest collection of smart lights and stylish lamps will add a warm glow to any room, and as a Homes Editor here at TechRadar, I've picked a selection of my favourites.
We fell in love with IKEA's Varmblixt smart lamp at the CES show in Las Vegas a few weeks ago, but you don't have to wait until it goes on sale in April – the original Varmblixt LED Table/Wall Lamp, with its signature donut shape and warm orange glow, is on sale right now for £55.
If you already have a favourite lamp, simply swapping the bulb can give it a whole new look. IKEA's retro Molnart LED Globe Bulb in golden brown is perfect for fixtures where the bulb is on show, and costs just £7. Alternatively, you could fit a dimmable smart bulb so you can lower the lighting with a tap, or change the color temperature to something warmer later in the day.
String lights aren't just for Christmas, and IKEA's Solvinden LED Lighting Chains are available in a range of cosy colours that would look perfect draped over a bookcase or headboard. The pink, yellow, and orange bulbs are a particularly pretty choice, or try the cute mini paper lanterns.
Finally, if you're short of space, a simple table lamp can take your lighting to the next level. Take a look at the minimalist Solvinden LED Globe Lamp in red and pink, or the yellow Tärnaby Table Lamp, which takes its design cues from old gas-powered lanterns.
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