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Look up, look around, but don’t stare. Lighting! It’s here, there and everywhere. And it’s always ready to help you read a book, slice a carrot or grab your blue (not black) socks. We have lots of lamps and lights to make your home brighter, especially energy-saving ones for a brighter future, too.

Dreaming of a white Christmas

Create your own winter retreat – think soft glowing lights and a flurry of winter white decorations for all the chill vibes you need this season.

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A cosy living room with tall windows is decorated for Christmas with VINTERFINT decorations and STRÅLA lighting.
A lantern light is hanging from a door handle.
A white KLOKHET unscented candle
A festive dining table is set for the holidays with several white star-shaped STRÅLA lampshades hung above the table.
A Christmas tree is decorated with playful VINTERFINT tree ornaments shaped like donuts hanging on its branches.
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Two SMÅSNÖRE LED deco lights are on a bench. A BRÄNNBOLL wall-mounted cabinet and NATTBAD Bluetooth speaker are on the wall.

Change the mood with a rainbow of colours

With new SMÅSNÖRE LED decoration lighting, you can change the atmosphere in an instant. It’s dimmable and you can choose one of nine different colours, from red to aquamarine, or have the colours switch automatically. 

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A floor lamp to raise the coziness

Transform any corner of your home with the clean lines and bold character of our floor lamps. Designed to spread soft, diffused light, they bring a sense of calm to any space. With compact bases that require minimal surface area, they're easy to place wherever you need a little extra glow.

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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

Set the mood with this new Bluetooth speaker lamp

Play some great music, turn up or dim the light, and set the right vibe for the moment. With this new BLOMPRAKT Bluetooth speaker lamp, you have an all-in-one mood creator. 

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A BLOMPRAKT Bluetooth speaker lamp stands on top of a STOCKHOLM 2025 side table near a HUMLEMOTT throw on a chair.
A close-up of the top of a BLOMPRAKT Bluetooth speaker lamp standing on top of a STOCKHOLM 2025 side table.
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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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Assembly and mounting

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Click and collect

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Delivery

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Exchanges and returns

365 days to return your purchase.

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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.