Weird ways to light up your space that are totally genius

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Weird ways to light up your space that are totally genius
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By Amanda Pellegrino
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Lighting makes a huge difference in your space, and there’s way more to it than just everyday night-lights and sconces. There are battery-operated puck lights and strip lights that use adhesive tape to stick to your surfaces — giving you accessible lighting even if you’re short on outlets. There’s lighting that doubles as decor — gorgeous fixtures, groovy accents, and so on. And don’t forget smart bulbs that let you control everything from the color to the brightness to the timing of your lights. Get ready to scroll through these clever lighting options you didn’t even know existed.

01A silicone night-light that’s shaped like a sad little pumpkin

This night-light is made of soft, pinchable silicone and has three brightness levels so you can light up your space and get yourself into an autumnal mood all year round with its adorable pumpkin shape. It can be adjusted by just tapping it and features a 30-minute timer.

02These plug-in LED night lights with 9 vibrant color options

These night-lights have eight color options to choose from, and you can also set it to dynamic lighting for a rainbow effect to truly customize your space. They illuminate from the top and bottom to give you two targeted light areas, and they have a dusk to dawn sensor to automatically turn on when you leave it. They’re easy to install, too and plug directly into the wall — using only one outlet without blocking the other.

03These LED bulbs with a super realistic flickering flame effect

These genius light bulbs have a built-in flickering effect so you can turn any light into a faux fiery lantern. Each one has gravity sensor mode to make sure the flame is upright, so you can use them any way you prefer. In addition to those two modes, these indoor/outdoor bulbs also feature a general light mode and breathing mode that blurs the flame a little.

04These firework-like solar garden lights that you can bend into different shapes

These garden lights are solar powered and work for 10 to 12 hours after charging for only six hours. They feature one thick stem with dozens of flexible wires that can be bent and folded into a ton of different designs — from a starburst to peacock feathers to jellyfish tentacles. Plus, they require no effort to maintain because they’re waterproof and automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn.

05These USB-powered LED strip lights that change color

These LED strip lights can be installed behind your TV or computer screen and plugged into your USB port, so they’re super easy to install. Once that’s done, they feature 15 color options and 10 brightness levels that can help reduce eye strain, enhance contrast, and make your colors pop for a much more enjoyable viewing experience. They’re adjusted with a remote and in-line controls.

06A modern touch-controlled lamp that’s also a wireless charger & alarm clock

This bedside lamp is really three handy things in one. Of course, it’s a modern, touch-controlled light that you can adjust to three levels of brightness. It also doubles as a handy wireless phone charger and a functional alarm clock. Speaking of alarms, the light slowly gets brighter 10 minutes before your alarm goes off to help you wake up naturally.

07These bendable string lights with 52 clear clips to hang mementos

Turn your gallery wall into a lit-up masterpiece with these string lights that have 52 clips to hang photos, postcards, letters, and more. The wire is flexible, so these can be installed in virtually any design on your wall — from a straight line to the shape of a star. They’re waterproof, USB-powered, and controlled with a remote.

08This soothing lamp that projects water waves onto the ceiling

This soothing lamp projects calming water waves onto the ceiling for a super mesmerizing and restful lighting experience. The light can be connected to your phone and has a built-in speaker that can accompany the movement of the water patterns for fully immersive and meditative lighting.

09This quirky toaster-shaped night light with 8 colors

This night-light is shaped like a piece of piece of bread jumping out of a toaster, and it’s just as cute as it sounds. It has eight color options — including a rainbow one — and the bread can be pulled up and out of the toaster. And it has a 15-minute timer option, making it a great bedside table addition.

10A trio of flameless candles in frosted acrylic votives

Flameless candles are great for styling around your home because you get all of the cozy lighting without any of the live fire. This set of three feature 3D bulbs that flicker like real flames, and each faux candle is inside a different sized frosted acrylic container that looks quite luxe. These candles are easy to control via remote, too.

11These modern backlit night-lights with a motion sensor

The thing that makes these night-lights unique is that they’re backlit to create a warm white glow that won’t disrupt your sleep or keep you awake at night. These adjustable lights have a hidden motion sensor to automatically turn on when it detects movement up to 12 feet away, or they can be programmed to turn on at dusk and off at dawn.

12These curtain lights with 8 twinkling designs

Hang these curtain-style lights on your wall, and you’ve got a show-stopping piece of decor that also keeps your space lit up. They have eight light modes that include twinkling, fading, flashing, and more. They’re 9.8-feet long to reach from floor to ceiling, plug into an outlet for easy power, and can be connected to up to five sets of lights for a 360-degree lighting experience.

13This soft silicone duck night-light that charges via USB

Made of super soft and squishy silicone, this LED light charges via USB, so it’s portable and can light up your space whether you’re in bed, on the couch, or in the kitchen. It has a bunch of eye-catching color options, and can be sat vertically on a surface or laid down horizontally — either way, it’s sure to make a statement.

14A cheap disco ball light with 3 sound-activated modes

This groovy disco ball light has seven colorful lighting options and three sound-activated modes so you can coordinate your lighting to your favorite tunes for a spontaneous dance party. The disco ball rotates around so you can target the light wherever you need it, and it’s controlled with a convenient little remote. One reviewer wrote, “We absolutely love this little light. It’s been a hit with my kids, nephews, and any friends who come over. It has many different blends of lights, but we like using the feature that makes the lights shift with the music. No Bluetooth or additional gear needed.”

15A stylish wall sconce that detaches from the base & turns into a flashlight

This wall sconce has a mid-century modern style that’s incredibly aesthetically pleasing, and it’s easy to install on your wall — just use the included 3M tape. The base of the sconce is magnetic, and the light itself grips to it, so you can let it sit in either direction. The USB-rechargeable light can then double as a flashlight in case of emergencies.

16These colorful solar lights that look like fireflies in your garden

Waterproof, heat-resistant, and moisture-resistant, these lights are solar powered and feature eight bulbs on individual stems, giving the impression of dancing fireflies in your garden when they’re on. But don’t worry, they’re still super durable as they move with the wind. They have seven color changing options, which turns your yard into a stunning landscape.

17A luxe clear lamp that looks like a ribbed mushroom

Transform your space and add an eye-catching touch with this stunning clear lamp. Made of crystal acrylic, it has a ribbed texture on the base as well as on the cool mushroom shade, which makes it look super expensive. It’s dimmable, and all you have to do is use the remote to change it to one of the 16 color options.

18This 360-degree rotating light that projects the sunset

This light uses oranges, blues, pinks, purples, and yellows to simulate the look of a sunset (and just look really, really cool). It has a 360-degree gooseneck hose that can be moved wherever you want it so you can use it to highlight artwork or stage a photoshoot. And it’s controlled with an app for ultimate customization.

19This quirky color-changing pearl lamp that you can put on any surface

This quirky pearl lamp looks like something straight out of The Little Mermaid. It has an iridescent glow and comes with eight color options to transform your space. It has a small footprint, so it’s great for desks and nightstands. It takes three AAA batteries to run, so it’s fully portable.

20These motion sensor stair lights that are easy to install

Make sure you can always see the stairs — even if there’s no outlet in your stairway — with these battery-powered stick-on lights. The automatically turn on when motion is detected up to 10 feet away and deactivate after 30 seconds of stillness. They let off a warm white glow that’s also quite stylish.

21This wooden desk lamp that’s made to look like the shape of a body

This table lamp is so cool — it’s made of wood to look like the shape of a body, complete with a neck, torso, legs, and feet. You can sit it down on a stack of books or on the edge of your bookshelf with the legs hanging off the edge for a bit of personality. It has a fabric lampshade and an adjustable neck so you can target the light where you need it.

22These decorative solar garden lights that look like cute flying animals

These solar garden lights come in the shape of a butterfly, dragonfly, and hummingbird and light up in seven different colors to add a whimsical touch to your garden or yard. They automatically charge in the sunlight to get up to eight hours of battery life at night.

23A cactus-shaped neon light with a nonslip base

Elevate your lighting game and set the mood with this cactus-shaped neon light. The tabletop light has a nonslip and slightly weighted base that keeps it standing, and glows a super bright green that will look great in your bedroom, living room, or home office. If cacti aren’t your thing, this high-quality light also comes in the shape (and colors) of a flamingo, pineapple, Edison bulb, and more.

24This highly rated night-light that’s made of a real clam shell from the beach

This night-light is made from a real clam shell straight from the beach, mounted in front of a bulb to let off various shades of orange, white, tan, or yellow when illuminated since all shells are different. It’s about 5.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide, and has an easy on and off switch directly on the base of the bulb holder, so it’s easy to operate.

25These whimsical mushroom garden lights that are completely waterproof

Stick these adorable mushroom lights in your yard, garden, or flowerbed and create an eye-catching fairy land. They’re all powered by a single solar panel with a 16-foot long cord that has about 2 feet of space between each light, which makes these easy to style. They can work for eight to 10 hours on a single charge and have eight lighting modes.

26This gothic-inspired raven table lamp that reviewers say is well-made

This table lamp is so dang cool, it looks like a piece of art, and reviewers report that it’s sturdy and well-made, especially considering the price. It features an artificially carved statue of a raven holding a dangling lightbulb out of its mouth like it just caught it, which is just so rock ‘n’ roll. The light lets off a soft glow and has a controller on the plug cord to turn it on and off.

27These aesthetic fairy lights that are attached to vines

These fairy string lights have vines attached to them to set a relaxed and calming tone in your home. They’re 33 feet long with tightly fixed, lifelike leaves that look like vines crawling up your wall. They have a timer function that can automatically turn off after six hours, and they’re controlled with a remote.

28This adorable unicorn light changes colors

This tabletop light is shaped like a sweet little unicorn with a body that lights up in five different colors. It’s touch activated and has a timer option that automatically turns off after 15 minutes to save battery and make this functional as a night-light. Plus, it charges via USB, so you can carry it with you around the house.

29A custom neon sign with bestseller status

Fully customize your lighting with this neon sign that comes in 12 colors and over 40 sizes, and better yet, you can order to say anything you want. It has a super bright glow — without any buzzing — and it’s dimmable with a special included controller. It comes with all the tools you need to hang it on your wall, too.

30A novelty desk lamp with a bunch of stackable pieces

Why settle for a boring lamp when you can have one that doubles as a game of Tetris on your desk? It comes with seven uniquely designed pieces in seven different colors that interlock together to create shapes and patterns, so you can have a different light every day. Each piece is made of colorful transparent plastic board framed by metal.

31These remote-controlled puck lights that you can stick anywhere

These wireless LED puck lights are controlled with a remote and take AA batteries, so you can install them in tough-to-reach spots that might not have easy access to an outlet like in your closet, underneath cabinets, or on your stairs. They have various minute timer options and can also be turned on and off by tapping the surface.

32This color-changing 3D moon lamp with 23,000 5-star ratings

This colorful spherical lamp uses astronomical data from a NASA satellite that turns into a realistic 3D image of the moon. It has 16 color options when controlled with a remote and seven color options when the touch control is used. It comes with a wooden stand to hold it upright, which makes this popular piece look so expensive.

33This customizable smart bulb that works with smart speaker voice controls

This smart bulb is compatible with an app as well as with Alexa and Google Assistant to change the lights to over 16 million colors and 54 preset lighting modes. The bulb has complete brightness adjustment and features timer and schedule options that can turn your lights on and off while you’re home or away.

34These strip lights with a low profile power button

These LED strip lights can go underneath your cabinets or shelving to not only illuminate the room, but give you more targeted lighting exactly where you need it. The power button is low profile enough to install with adhesive tape and stay out of sight but big enough to be able to turn on at a glance. Each of the strips in this three-pack has 3 feet of evenly spaced lights.

35A groovy lava lamp with purple wax & blue liquid

Transport back to the ‘70s with this retro-inspired lava lamp. Inside is purple wax floating around a blue liquid for a totally groovy glow. It’s 14.5 inches tall and features an iridescent stand that matches the color scheme of the liquid and wax inside, making this an easy-to-style, standout piece.