Lamps

With our lamps and lights, you’ll see your home in a whole new light

Good lighting doesn’t just brighten a room. It makes it more flexible and, most importantly, more cosy. Whether it’s the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, children’s room or hallway, our lamps and lights help make your home feel even more like home. Start with ceiling lights, pendant lights and floor lamps. They light a room evenly and help create a sense of structure. Wall lights and spotlights are great for brightening hallways, alcoves or smaller areas, and for highlighting the parts of a room you want to draw attention to. It’s often the smaller lights that make the biggest difference. Table lamps are there when you need them, whether that’s on a coffee table, on your bedside table, or in a reading corner. And if you want focused light for working or studying, our desk lamps give you targeted lighting that helps you stay focused and comfortable. Speaking of tasks, if you want to chop, stir, blend or bake safely and accurately in the kitchen, a dedicated kitchen light can shine light exactly where you need it.

Key features and benefits of our lamps and lights at a glance (depending on the model):

• Atmosphere and mood: Create the lighting you want, from soft ambient light to practical task lighting and gentle accent lighting.
• A wide choice of types: Explore ceiling, table, floor, desk and wall lights, as well as pendant lights and children’s lamps, for different rooms and styles.
• Designs and materials: From classic to modern, in materials such as metal, wood, glass or paper, to suit your interior style.
• Lighting for every room: Find options made for dining areas, kitchens or workspaces, so each part of your home is lit in the way that suits it best.
• Flexible light direction: Choose direct, indirect or glare-free lighting for living spaces, work areas or cosy corners.
• Dimming and comfort: Many lamps and LED light bulbs are dimmable, so you can adjust brightness and mood to suit the moment.
• Decorative and portable options: Alongside fixed ceiling and wall lights, you’ll also find portable, battery-operated and decorative lights for flexible accents.

All IKEA lamps use affordable, energy-efficient LED technology, and some can be connected to your smart home. That means you can control your lighting with an app or remote control and adapt it to your daily routine. Whether you like modern design, simple Scandinavian style or cheerful children’s lights, the right lighting is only a few clicks away.

What’s the difference between a lamp and a light?

Strictly speaking, a “lamp” is the light source itself, such as an LED bulb. A “light” or “light fitting” is the complete product, including the housing, the fitting and the light source. In everyday language, people often use the words interchangeably. At IKEA, it’s easy to mix and match lamps and lights. Our LED bulbs fit a range of lamp fittings, so it’s easy to swap bulbs and adjust your lighting as your needs change.

What kinds of lights are there?

There are lots of different types of lights to choose from. Ceiling lights provide general lighting, pendant lights work well over the dining table, and floor lamps are great for cosy corners. Wall lights and spotlights help draw attention to specific areas and light them up in style. Table lamps add smaller accents on shelves, chests of drawers, and small or large tables. You’ll also find built-in lights, dedicated bathroom lights and children’s lights. For general lighting, accent lighting or task lighting, there’s an option to suit.

Which LED bulbs give off lots of light?

For maximum brightness, check the lumen rating. The higher the number, the brighter the light. Bright LED bulbs around 800 to 1500 lumens can be a good choice for kitchens or work areas. Ceiling lights and pendant lights spread light more evenly, helping to brighten the whole room. And with a dimmable living room lamp, you can adjust the light to suit your mood or the occasion. That can also work well for a light over the dining table, as a softer glow can make sitting together feel even cosier.

Which LED bulbs create a cosy light?

Warm white light, around 2700 to 3000 kelvin, helps create a comfortable, homely feel. Floor and table lamps with fabric shades can soften the light even more. In the living room or bedroom, dimmable lamps are a great choice because you can adjust the light whenever you like. Warm white light also works well for a reading lamp beside an armchair, sofa or bed. At a workspace, though, you may not want the light to feel too relaxing. A cooler white bulb with a higher kelvin rating can help you stay alert and focused.

Which lamps can make a room look bigger?

Bright, even lighting can make a space feel more open. Wall lights and some ceiling lights direct light upwards, which can make the ceiling feel higher. Instead of relying on one central light, you can also spread several light sources evenly around the room. That creates smaller zones and can make the room feel bigger overall. The design of the light matters too. Light-coloured lampshades reflect more light, and in general, the brighter the room, the more spacious it can feel.