UK homes simply weren't designed for hot weather. You'll rarely find air conditioning in them, and with yet another heatwave looming, many are at a loss for how to cool down their homes without cramming them with appliances that don't look... let's face it, very cool.
But you can always trust Amazon to have a handy gadget or two when it comes to anything, and when it comes to hot weather, it's got just the thing. This LED Ceiling Fan Light (just £23.99 on Amazon) twists into your usual E27 light socket and provides an overhead fan without any of the stress (or cost) of hardwiring.
Traditional fans can be quite bulky, but this clever device takes up no floor space and has a more seamless look for the aesthetes among us. And it's more than just functional — it's also dimmable with a brightness range from 3000-6000k. The fan is also only 35 decibels (much quieter than traditional fans), and the lightbulb base compatibility means it isn’t limited to operating as a ceiling light, but can also be used as a wall light or on a lamp.
It has three speeds, is dimmable, and can be remote control operated (which means you can switch settings from the sofa or your bed). It's quiet, can change color (should you, for some reason, wish to), and has a timer setting, too. Simply screw the lamp head into a standard bulb and you're good to go. No wonder it's listed as an Amazon's Choice product.
And there are ways to dress it up. Just look at the post above from Arin Jura (@arinsolange), an interior design content creator, where she styles it with a rattan lampshade.
Positioned over her bed, it's the perfect way to help you sleep in the heat, and, as Arin explains, you can turn either the fan or light (or both) on, so you can enjoy a cool, dark room at night.
This is an alternative design that looks a lot more like a traditional fan with blades, which might be less discreet in your space, but will likely cool the space more effectively. Just like the first design, it screws into a standard E27 bulb, has three speeds, colors, and can be dimmed via remote control.
For the energy-conscious and those looking for smart design choices to help save on bills, placing these light socket fans around your home is a much better alternative to AC or larger, traditional fans. It also allows flexibility — it can be switched out as we get to the colder months. Are light socket heaters a thing? We'll keep an eye out and let you know.
