The dark can be a scary place, but night lights for kids are a fun way to brighten up a bedroom so that bedtime is fun rather than terrifying. Although it seems natural to go for a night light with a starry or nighttime theme, there are night light shapes for just about everything under the sun, including popular characters, nature and even some more abstract designs that are even soothing to look at.
In addition to being something friendly to look at, many night lights include comforting projections and sounds. Night lights do help to put kids at ease from afar, but there are also night light-like teddy bears, pillows and toys that are designed to be cuddly illuminators that can be brought into bed.
55 Night Lights for Kids
From Whimsical Animal Lamps to Illuminating Globe Lights:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 14, 2014 — Life-Stages
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3D Superhero Night Lights
Let Iron Man Keep You Protected and Calm at Night
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Ambient Liquid Lamps
The Qua Humidifying Light Improves the Illumination and Air of the Atmosphere
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Luminous Space Night Lights
The Galaxy Night Light by Kikkerland Illuminates Like Outer Space
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Pyrotechnic Toy Lights
Let Your Kids Play with Fireworks with the LED Fireworks Grand Finale Kit
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Mad Scientist Light Fixtures
Keep the Darkness at Bay with the Plasma Night Light
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House-Shaped Lighting
The Bungalow Outdoor Lights is Inspired by Fairy Tale Homes
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Bear-Shaped Night Lights
This DIY Lamp is Made From an Adorable Honey Bear Bottle
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Magical Portable Nightlights
This Glowing Globe Light Makes The Dark Less Scary
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Fantasy Character Night Lights
Light up a Dark Room with The Gollum Night Light
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LEGO-Like Beside Lights
The Building Blocks Lamp Stacks Up as an Intensified Source
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Whimsical Animal Lamps
Illuminite's Decorative Night Lights are Eccentric and Original
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Playful Soccer-Inspired Lights
This Soccer Ball Lamp Will Brighten Up a Little Soccer Fan's Room
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Glow-in-the-Dark Lunar Decor
The Moonlight Hug Pillow from Etsy's I3lab is Illuminated
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Special Effect Room Decals
The Little Mermaid Wall Brightens up a Room with Favorite Characters
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Adorable Zoo Animal Nightlights
This Elephant Lamp is the Perfect Nighttime Companion
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Totable Kiddie Torches
The Boon Loopiote Nightlight is an Enlightening Bedtime Companion
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Superhero 3D Lights
Your Kid Can Fall Asleep to the Glow of the Iron Man Hand 3D Nightlight
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Lovely Lunar Illuminators
The 'Moon Night Light' Adds the Beauty of the Night Sky to Your Room
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Motion-Activated Night Lights
Stumbling in the Dark Will be a Thing of the Past
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Soothing Sea Star Illuminators
Cloud b's Multi-Sensory Toy Provides Relaxing Sights and Sounds
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Alarm Clock Lanterns
The Glow n Go is a Comforting Nocturnal Companion for Kids
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Seriously Simple Lamps
The New Lights by Andrew Neyer Adhere to Modern Minimalism
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Crime-Fighting Night Lights
This Batman Night Light Will Light the Way
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Wandering Eye Fantasy Lamps
ThinkGeek's Fantasy Lamp Possesses a Moving Sauron Eye
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Multi-Sensory Turtle Toys
Cloud b's Twilight Turtle Tunes Helps to Provide a Restful Sleep
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Nerdy Gamer Night Lights
The Super Mario Mushroom Lamp is an 8-Bit Illuminator
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Illuminating Carafe Critters
Nishi Chauhan Turns Old Bottles into Upcycled Animal Lamps
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Creative Cyborg Illuminators
The Talbotics 'Robot Night Lights are' Crafted from Re-Purposed Junk
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Cute Cumulus Illuminators
Cloud Lamps by Gabi Malacha Bring Lighthearted Delight to the Room
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Rainbow Light-Up Teddies
This Glow-in-the-Dark Bear Pillow Adds a Colorful Touch to the Nursery
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Geeky Illuminating Docks
The Monster Tron Light Disc Lets You Immerse Yourself in Another World
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Simulating Rainbow Spotlights
This Technicolor Light Projector Casts a Rainbow Across Your Wall
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Hypnotic Night Lights
Hypnosquare Could Be Likened to a Modern Lite Brite
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Illuminated Faux Confections
These Cupcake Night Lights Will Bathe Your Home in Sugary Sweet Light
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Zoo-Inspired Hanging Lights
Decorate Your Kid's Room with a Wild Feel Using Animal String Lights
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Deceptive Superhero Lighting
This Captain America Nightlight Makes Your Wall Appear Cracked
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Superhero Socket Lamps
The Thor Night Light Keeps the Boogie Man at Bay
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Superheroine Sleeping Lights
This Girly Night Light Fights Darkness and Keeps Night Terrors at Bay
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Raging Comic Character Lights
The Incredible Hulk Night Light is Perfect for Marvel Comics Fans
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Glowing Anime Night Lights
This Creative Source of Illumination is Designed After the Pokemon Ball
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Illuminating Globe Lights
The City Lights Globe Lamp Illuminates Various Cities at Night
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Miniature Glowing Lights
The Glow in the Lamp is a Tiny Illuminator
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Starry Sky Toy Lights
Illuminate Your Child's Room With the Light Up Turtle Night Light
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Expression-Changing Night Lights
This Glowing Night Light Offers a Comforting Smile in the Dark
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Luminous Vigilante Lights
The Batman Night Light Helps Rooms Glow with Justice
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Gamer-Made Night Lamps
Gamers Can Re-Create Their NES Controllers with This Crafty DIY
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Sand-Operated Night Lights
The 15 Minutes Sand Lamp Slowly Dulls to Soothe You to Sleep
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Glowing Avian Illuminators
This Blue Canary Night Light Sets a Soothing Mood
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Moon-Mimicking Night Lights
The Lunar is an Open-Source Clock Night Light
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Bedtime Story Lamps
The Story Tent Light From Hong Ying Guo Helps Put Your Kids to Sleep
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Portable Glowing Balls
The Boon Glo Nightlight is a Child's Perfect Sleeping Companion
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Heroic Globe-Shaped Lights
Light Up Your Kid's Room with the Superman Mood Lamp
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Sci-Fi Night Lights
The Star Trek Command Insignia Night Lite is a Nerdy Source of Illumination
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Caped Crusader Sleeping Lights
The Batman Belt Night Light Comforts Kids Afraid of the Dark
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Robotic Illuminators
The DIY Robot Lamp Puts a Fresh Face on Lighting
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Elegant Geometric Light Fixtures
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Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
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Connected Cubic Desk Lights
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Plant-Friendly Night Lights
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Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
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Light-Up Kidswear
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Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Circadian Rhythm Support Lamps
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Gummy Bear Toys
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Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Calming Childhood Sleep Speakers
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Stress Reduction Table Lamps
The Conceptual 'Sunnest' Table Lamp by King Him Ho is Relaxing
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
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AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs
The Circu Mr. Bunny Bed Shows Off a Playful Form and Function
Light Therapy Sleep Devices
Helight Sleep Uses Pure Red Light to Encourage Deep, Restful Sleep
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Campsite Illumination Accessories
Luci Solar Site Lights Come in Sets of Six with ABS Stakes
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Sculpted Wooden Desktop Illuminators
The 'Sleepy Wood' Desk Lamp by Jeongwoo SEO is Curvaceous
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Earthy Terracotta Tablet Lamps
The 'TerraLume' Table Lamp by Yashi Jivnani is Touch-Enabled
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Soothing Smart Sleeping Masks
The Aura Smart Sleep Mask Integrates Sound and Light Therapy
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Tunnel-Like Wall Lamps
Nicolai Haastrup Creates the Endless Wall Lamp for Design by Us
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Color-Matching Night Lights
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Lumicolor Bear Night is Interactive
Sophisticated Productivity Desk Lamps
The BenQ MindDuo 2 Table Lamp Has a Child-Friendly Design
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
The 'Nebula' Lamp from the COG Design Studio is Efficient
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs
The Bioo Lamp Turns On and Off by Touching the Succulent
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Calming Orb Lamps
Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Space-Saving Desk Lamps
Joonyeol Bae Designs the Playful and Minimalist Light-Up Desk Lamp
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Illuminating Home Display Pedestals
The 'Welcome' Decor Piece Stylishly Puts Items on Display
Soothing Auditory Infant Nightlights
The VAVA Peep-a-Light Offers Eight Sound Options
Illusory Mirror Lamp Designs
The 'Spegla' Mirror Table Lamp Has an Industrial Form
Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias
Light Bio Shines a Spotlight on the Enchanting Firefly Petunia
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Connected Light Smart Alarms
The WiiM Wake-up Light Optimizes Rest in the Bedroom
Sea Creature Study Desks
The Cilek Kids Room Pirate Shark Study Desk Has Illuminated Teeth
Imaginative Mushroom Lamps
White Rabbit England's Toadstool Lamp is Hand-Crafted and Whimsical
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Storage-Friendly Task Lights
The Conceptual 'He Yi' Storage Lamp Has Space for Stationery Items
Kid-Friendly Cooling Comforters
The Rest Kids Evercool Cooling Comforter is Temperature Regulating
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps
Peter Bysted and Icono Design a Purposeful Lighting System
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Illuminating Gamer Headphone Stands
The Monster ARC+ Smart Sound Reactive LED Lamp is Futuristic
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Serene Wooden Dynamic Lamps
Jeongwoo SEO Designs the Sleepy Wood Lamp for Living Spaces
Playful Minimal Suspended Lighting
Odin Visser Designs the NomNom Light Series for Moooi
Oceanic Sleep Soothers
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Bobby The Whale Projector is Calming
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Melatonin-Free Child Sleep Aids
Zarbee's Gentle Bedtime Promotes Natural Relaxation for Kids
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights
The Cololight Plus Hexagon Light Kit Displays a Range of Shades
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
Patricia Perez Designs the Mouro Lamp for Case Furniture
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger Honors a Jazz Musician
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Sleek Smart Table Lamps
Doogdesign. Inc Designs the Smart MindDuo 2 Table Lamp for BenQ
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs
Notchi Architects Designs the Stair Table Lamp for Oblure
Warm LED Artful Lamps
Fatboy Unveils its New Bellboy Table Lamp with Adjustable Light
Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines
Charles Jeffrey's LOVERBOY Offers Otherworldly Home Goods
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Cube-Shaped Gaming Lights
Yeelight is Elevating the Lighting Market with its New Product
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Sensory Plush Accessories
Moosh-Moosh Offers Hooded Blankets and Starlight Buddies Plush Toys
Light-Equipped Reading Lamps
Dasung Debuts the 'Ming' Night Light for Protected Late-Night Reading
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Mental Health-Aiding Light Systems
The LUXOR Light is Engineered to Seamlessly Combat SAD
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Toys
NERF DOG Glow Supports Games of Fetch After Dark
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Customizable Desktop Illuminators
The HILIGHT R9 Desk Lamp Has a Curved, Flicker-Free Design
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Ambient Mushroom-Shaped Projectors
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Celeste Projector is Customizable
Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts
Alessandro Pennese Designs the EPY Lamp Concept to Induce Sleep
Melody Playing Night Lights
tonies Releases Sleepy Friends Night Light Tonie with New Characters
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Smart Fairy Lights
Globe Electric's Smart Fairy Lights Elevate Any Room
Maternity-Inspired Lighting Series
Filippo Mambretti Designs the Noah Lighting for Gantri
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Dimmable Structural Table Lamps
Tala Designs the Mantle Lamp to Illuminate Dining Tables
Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding
Brooklinen Teams Up with Sesame Street on a New Kids Collection
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Gaming Icon Wall Lights
Razer Released an LED Wall Light of its Iconic 'Sneki Snek' Mascot
Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series
Jumbo Designs the Neotenic Collection for Petite Friture
Space-Grade Light Panels
SAGA Reveals Circadian Light Panel for the International Space Station
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Sleek Timber-Constructed Sheds
Fabric Designs the Nightlight Shed in Akaroa, New Zealand
Transformative Bedtime Storytelling
Zuzu Offers Customizable, Screen-Free Bedtime Stories
March Break Family Activities
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Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series
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