Overhead lights are great for finding your keys. They're not great for winding down. Once it's dark by 5pm, a softer light makes a room feel a lot more like home.
Here are three small lights that do the job. Each one is under $35 on its own.
1. Galaxy Star Projector Night Light
Switch off the lamp, turn on the Galaxy Star Projector, and your ceiling fills with a slow moving galaxy. Kids love it at bedtime. Grown-ups sneak it into movie nights.
Good for: kids' rooms, teen bedrooms and movie nights. $24.99, or $44.99 for a 2-pack if you've got two rooms to cover (the 2-pack ships free).
2. Sunset Lamp Projector
The Sunset Lamp throws a warm golden-hour glow on your wall. The head turns, so you can aim it at a wall or the ceiling. It has 16 colors and a remote, and it runs off USB.
Good for: dorm rooms, reading corners and anyone who likes a warm glow before bed. $29.99.
3. Flameless LED Candles
Real candles are cozy until you remember you left one burning. Our Flameless LED Candles come as a set of 3 in different heights, with a soft flickering flame and a remote. No smoke, no wax, no open flame.
Good for: homes with pets or kids, and nightstands. $32.99.
A few easy tips
- Keep the big light off after dinner. One or two small lights are plenty.
- Aim the Sunset Lamp at a blank wall for the strongest glow.
- Put the candles where you can see them from bed, like a dresser or shelf.
- Save the galaxy for the last few minutes before sleep.
Before you order
- Shipping is free on orders of $35 or more (counted after any discount code). Otherwise it's $8.
- The Sunset Lamp plus the Candles ($62.98) ships free, even with a code. So does the Galaxy Projector plus our Lint Remover ($44.98).
- Most orders arrive in 7 to 15 business days. For Christmas, order by November 30.
- Use code COZY10 for 10% off.
See everything in Cozy Lighting, or get more ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide.