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Lighting

Floor, wall, table, ceiling – there’s lighting for every space and every room. Light fittings can illuminate your home to help you read a book, slice a carrot or get ready in the morning. We have a range of lamps and lights to make your home brighter, especially energy-saving ones for a brighter future, too.

A round orange glass VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp and some framed posters are mounted on a wall near some white flowers.
A black KRAGSTA nest of tables in the bedroom
An opal-and-white DEJSA table lamp stands next to a white candlestick on a BJÖRKSNÄS bedside table.
A nickel-plated/grey glass HÖGVIND table lamp
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A white/black FYRTIOFYRA pendant lamp

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Light the season with STRÅLA

Give a warm, cosy glow to your home and spreads the holiday atmosphere with STRÅLA collection.

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A candle-shaped battery-operated/red STRÅLA LED candelabra
A STRÅLA LED decorative chandelier
A tree metal/battery-operated STRÅLA LED decorative table lamp
A light grey-beige SANDSKÄDDA serving bowl
STRÅLA light shades in the living room
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Lighting that sets the mood (and the table)

Lighting makes all the difference, especially around the dining table. These new arrivals are designed to bring warmth, focus, and style to your mealtime moments. Whether it’s a pendant lamp above the table or a compact light on the sideboard, each piece helps set the mood for everything from everyday dinners to festive gatherings. 

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A black STOCKHOLM vase is standing on a table in a cosy dining area with several lamps, creating a soft atmosphere.
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Shine a light on your favourite clothes

The morning rush is easier when you can see where everything is. Our new ÖVERSIDAN integrated lighting range help you finding your outfits easy, day or night.

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An open PAX/TONSTAD wardrobe with a KOMPLEMENT hanging rail holding shirts and coats and a KOMPLEMENT frame divider below.
A dimmable white ÖVERSIDAN LED wardrobe lighting strp w sensor
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Many of our best ideas are recycled

The ZEBRASÄV lamp shade is made from at least 50% recycled plastic. But getting the design as beautiful and affordable as we wanted to, was a bit of challenge. When it comes to colour and how it spreads the light it’s almost as if it has a will of its own. It actually took us three attempts to get everything right. And if you ask us, the story behind it is almost as intriguing as the finished product.

IKEA product design developer Chiara Ripalti sitting in her office looking at ZEBRASÄV lamp shades.
Close up of a white ZEBRASÄV lamp shade lighting up a pile of plastic waste.

Lighting series for a coordinated style

RANARP series – Robust with a classic-patterned textile cord
NÄVLINGE series – Sleek design with lots of flexible options
NYMÅNE series – Simple style that easily blends in

Click and collect

Collect near you at an IKEA store or a local pick-up point (minimum order value of £15 applies for selected pick-up and delivery services)

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Finance

With our 0% APR credit, you don’t have to pay for it all at once*

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Make light work of it

If you need an extra hand wiring your lights, we can provide additional services at your home or workplace.

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*IKEA Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender, and only offers credit products from Ikano Bank subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at IKEA.co.uk/finance

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 guarantee that the Friday family fun is always a cosy and warm event.

With the right lamps, 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 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. 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 a desired atmosphere in a room. It can be a cosy, 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 lighting chains.