Cozy (and Slightly Weird) Lamps for Your Room
Overhead lights are the enemy of cozy. Swap them for a few small lamps and a room instantly feels warmer.
But why get a boring lamp? These are all a little weird, and they all double as decor.
- Top pick
Lying Cat Night Lamp
A squishy silicone cat lying flat. Tap it to cycle through 16 colors, or use the remote. Great as a bedside lamp.
Check price on Amazon Ghost Reading a Book Lamp
A little resin ghost curled up with a book, glowing softly. Cute enough to leave out after Halloween.
Check price on AmazonAlien Head Lava Lamp
A real wax lava lamp shaped like an alien head. 13 inches of retro sci-fi.
Check price on AmazonBlack Cat Stained Glass Lamp
A small Tiffany-style stained glass lamp shaped like a black cat. Throws colored light on the wall.
Check price on AmazonElectric Jellyfish Tank Lamp
Fake jellyfish drift around in a water tank while the light changes color. The pump is quiet, so it works in a bedroom.
Check price on AmazonFake Motion Fish Tank Lamp
Looks like a real aquarium with swimming fish. No water, no cleaning, no dead fish.
Check price on AmazonNorthern Galaxy Aurora Projector
Projects moving northern lights on your ceiling, with 8 built-in nature sounds. Great for falling asleep.
Check price on AmazonCandle Warmer Lamp with Timer
Melts your candle from the top with a warm bulb. You get the smell without the flame, and it's dimmable with a timer.
Check price on AmazonSquishy Mushroom Night Light
A squishy little mushroom that changes color when you tap it. Runs up to 50 hours on low.
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Before you buy
Warm light (yellow-ish) feels cozier than cool white. Look for lamps with a warm setting.
Mix one 'statement' lamp with a couple of small glowy ones around the room. Layers of light beat one bright light.