I didn’t think I needed (or wanted, for that matter) a night light as an adult. We associate them with children afraid of the dark – which, thankfully, I am not – so it had simply never occurred to me to buy one. That is, until a recent, unseasonably elegant Amazon find shifted my thinking entirely – toward elegance, and toward rooms well beyond the bedroom.
The lighting idea looks a bit like a cross between the old-timey charm of a candle sconce and the glamour of a crystal chandelier, pairing a warm-toned, flame-shaped LED bulb with a cascade of glittering pendants that drape, jewelry-like, straight from the electrical outlet.
In fact, this night light is so good-looking that, yes, it could certainly bring an air of romance bedside – perhaps flanking either side of the frame for symmetry and a soft, reading-friendly glow – but also just about anywhere you’ve got an outlet.
By day, this night light's still a beauty. The dusk-to-dawn sensor handles everything for you, glowing on at sunset and shutting off again at sunrise. It sits at 4.7 stars with more than 1,200 reviews, thanks in no small part to its recent lighting trend fame on TikTok.
The hallway might be the most practical non-bedroom application. Say you need a sip of water late at night. This light is subtle enough not to yank you out of your half-sleep, yet bright enough to make sure you don’t trip over a rogue dog toy or clip a sharp furniture corner en route to the sink.
In the bathroom, it’s the perfect companion to (or replacement for) the shower lamp. It’s 2025, and we’ve all appeared to agree that bathing under full, overhead lighting feels a little… abrasive. Why not make the ritual an ambient, spa-adjacent experience?
Speaking of ambience, this tiny chandelier is a game-changer in the kitchen. With Daylight Saving time and the fact that I tend to cook later – usually heading to bed shortly after – I’m not convinced I need all the lights blazing while I wind down. Sure, I could ‘lampscape’ my kitchen, but that requires precious NYC countertop real estate. This way, I get the soft, sophisticated glow I’m after – plus a tiny, ornate flourish – while I throw together dinner after a long day.
I could go on. The point is: the possibilities for this not-quite-sconce, not-quite-chandelier are endless. I’m stocking up and slotting them into every available outlet to make my evenings feel just a little more enchanting. If Liberace were still alive for this moment, I’d wager he’d do the same.
The same brand brings the same smart dusk-to-dawn sensor to another style, offering a glow that adjusts to your rhythm. While this night light shares the original’s antique sensibility, its floral accents give it a distinctly Art Nouveau mood.
If the first night light wasn’t opulent enough, this one takes the cake. It doesn’t just borrow from a chandelier; it becomes a tiny chandelier. Slightly camp, extremely clever.
Still sophisticated but more streamlined, this square crystal night light is striking in its geometric lines and crystalline clarity. With its brand of nonchalant swank, it's begging to be plugged in near a home bar, casting a soft glow across your glassware.
In other lighting news – reinforcing the case for retiring real flames – designers are swapping traditional candles for portable lamps on holiday tables this year. It’s safer, sleeker, and increasingly the go-to.
