The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my home

Green living room with mustard-gold sofa with red and white cushions, below a painting and with two table lamps on either side.

Home decorator and content creator Grace H is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on colourful home design, mixing vintage pieces with new and making personality-filled spaces. See the rest of her articles here.

Imagine you’ve finally finished a renovation, only to realise the electrics aren't where you actually need them. Or perhaps you’ve moved into an old home where the previous owners thought one lonely socket per room was plenty.