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A glow-up for your home

As the days grow shorter for those up north, the right lighting can do wonders, brightening every corner and turning your home into a warm, inviting haven. Ready for a masterclass? Then let's get to work and make your home shine!

A lit black and white table lamp rests on a white ornate mantelpiece.

For many, the main light is the trusty go-to – one quick flick of the switch and the whole room lights up. Perfect for vacuuming, finding your keys, or finally spotting where that missing sock went. But at IKEA we believe lighting has moved far beyond simple function. By layering a room with different types of light, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere – a cosy space to curl up with a book, study, hang out with friends, or simply unwind after a long day.

So get ready to dial up the lighting in your home and make the most of the season. From ceiling to wall, table to floor, each light can help to transform a room. Here’s how they all shine in their own way.

Brightness from above

A ceiling light has a way of pulling everything together. It’s the one you reach for without thinking and can light up an entire room, but it can also do so much more.

A pendant can float high in the centre of the room to keep things open, or hang low over a table for a cosy, intimate feel. Flush lights work well with lower ceilings, while spotlights bring focus to busy areas like the kitchen and hall. Add a LED smart light bulb, and you can go from bright to cosy in a flash – proof that ceiling lights can completely transform a room in more ways than one!

A decorative round pendant light glows above an orange sofa with chaise longues in a living room setting.

Not only does a ceiling light brighten a room, but a bold, eye-catching design like the new ÖDEBLAD pendant in birch veneer can also make a real statement.

A decorative glass and brass flush mounted ceiling light in a green and white hallway.

Working with a low ceiling? Lighting such as the jewel-like SOLKLINT ceiling lamp spreads a soft mood light that creates beautiful shadows, while ensuring you don't bump your head!

A glowing sculptural ceiling light hangs over a white round dining table.

Add art to your home with the VARMBLIXT LED pendant lamp and enjoy every dinner bathed in its warm glow.

Add a dimmer to your overhead light so you can go from cosy dinner dates to working-late mode – and everything in between.

Place a light like the STOCKHOLM 2025 pendant lamp over the dining table so you can easily see when you're eating, playing games or hanging out with family or friends. For a larger table, hang two or three lamps in a row so everyone can see. 

Spot the difference

Overhead spotlights are ideal for directing light exactly where you need it. Whether you're hunting for a scarf on a dark winter morning, highlighting a favourite painting or chopping vegetables for a hearty stew, they’re practical, focused, and add just the right dash of drama. 

  • Install a BÄVE ceiling track with 5 spots over your wardrobe so you can easily find what you’re looking for on the darkest days.

  • White spot lights in a black and dark wood kitchen.

    Flexible LED ceiling spotlights like NYMÅNE let you direct light wherever it’s needed, keeping your kitchen ready for anything – from prep to plating up.

A bright idea for your wall

Ideal for freeing up floor and table space in small spaces, wall lamps are perfect for adding character and a warm and cosy atmosphere. Choose decorative designs that double as art, attach a task lamp to the wall by the bed for reading that last chapter before sleep, or position them above artwork to make your favourite paintings shine. 

An orange donut-shaped sconce mounted on a gallery wall.

Give your gallery wall a glow-up with an eye-catching VARMBLIXT LED lamp.

Three black spotlights mounted above artwork in a green and white hallway.

Shine a light on your favourite art with the NYMÅNE wall lamp – the light is dimmable so you can adjust it to just the right glow.

Standing tall

Floor lamps can completely transform a room. Some give focused light for reading, crafting or late-night projects, while others create a soft, cosy glow that warms up the space.

At eye level they balance the light beautifully, and lower styles add a relaxed, intimate feel to forgotten corners. Best of all? No drilling, no fuss – just plug it in, switch it on and let it shine.

  • A white floor lamp set to a warm glow in the corner of a dark blue living room.

    Floor lamps help to brighten up dark corners of your home while adding a touch of elegance to the room.

  • A green industrial-style floor lamp beside the bed in a dark green bedroom.

    Floor reading lamps are extra practical – no table, no drilling, just bright light right where you need it. Perfect for a late night read.

Little that goes a long way

Table lamps are often the finishing flourish that make a room feel complete. They bring warmth, character and a little bit of magic. A soft pool of light on a shelf can draw the eye to your favourite treasures, while a bold statement lamp can be a piece of art all on its own (some even play music!).

Dot them around on tables, consoles or shelves to create soft, inviting pockets of light. And when it’s time to wind down, nothing beats that gentle bedside glow or the focus of a good task lamp for getting lost in a book.

A lit black and white table lamp rests on a mantelpiece in a cosy living room.

The dimmable BLOMPRAKT Bluetooth speaker lamp lights up your space and plays your favourite tracks, bringing together warm light, good music, and whatever gets you tapping along.

A white task lamp lights up a white desk with paper and pens.

While you focus on the big ideas, the ENSMÄRKE desk lamp handles the light, and will even boost your phone's battery.

An arc-shaped shaped black lamp with a white light rests on a wooden side table.

The decorative SMÅSNÖRE light looks just as good in the living room as it does in a gaming corner. It's also dimmable and comes with a choice of nine different colours.

A black marble table lamp with a large dark and light grey bulb on a light beige side table.

When lit, the decorative MARKFROST/MOLNART table lamp, with its black marble base and ellipse-shaped, multicoloured LED bulb, looks like a shimmering soap bubble.

Set the mood with a STOCKHOLM 2025 table lamp. Made from sunny yellow textile, it lights up the room even when it's off! 

Glow on the go

Not all lights need to stay in place. Portable LED lamps without cords can brighten up any spot – no cables, no clutter, just light where you need it. Clip-on and clamp lamps can travel from room to room, perched on shelves, tables or anywhere that needs an extra glow. Some even plug straight into your laptop so you can work on your project in the darkest of places! The good news? You’ll see exactly what you’re working on. The bad news? No excuses not to get on with it.

A pink and green portable table lamp rests on a wooden coffee table in a green and white living room.

With portable lamps like NÖDMAST, you can create a cosy and inviting mood wherever you go.

A lit industrial-style black lamp clamped to a shelf on a dark grey wall.

The SKURUP lamp is lightweight and easy to move anywhere you need it. Clamp it in place, plug it in, and it's ready to glow! 

A small curved red lamp attached to a laptop lights up the keyboard.

Connect the new HÖSTULOTA LED USB lamp to your laptop, mobile, charger and more and direct light wherever you need it.

Time to shine!

Light up your home and turn every corner into a warm, practical and welcoming space. Visit your local IKEA store or click below to begin.