Night Lights

Start with where the light will live. A hallway or bathroom wants a plug-in unit with a dusk-to-dawn or motion sensor that switches itself off. A nightstand wants a dimmable warm glow you can tap without waking fully. A child's room suits soft shapes and star or ocean projector effects.

• Plug-in lights stay put and never need charging.
• Rechargeable lights move around and suit stairs, closets and travel.
• The one spec that matters for sleep is a warm, low-lumen output so your eyes stay adjusted to the dark.

Sensor models switch off on their own; projectors are for winding down, not all night. Read the motion-sensor night light guide, browse moon lamps and projectors, or see the bedside lamp guide for brighter reading light.

For a hidden glow behind a headboard, TV or shelf, see our LED strip lights.