Over the last couple of years, the best wireless lamps have revolutionised lighting a home. No longer restricted by plug sockets, every corner of a room can now be illuminated by a striking 'it' light.
The lighting trend toward wireless (rechargeable and battery-powered) kicked off in a big way in 2024, but in 2025, there has been a boom in the stylish new options available. This trend marries form and function and is now available in so many striking styles, from petite reading lamps to large statement table lamps and floor lamps.
I've trawled the highstreet and social media to uncover the most striking wireless lamps available right now. Whatever your price point or available space, one of these lights will illuminate your home in style in 2025 and beyond.
Best wireless lamps
This lamp caught my eye as soon as it landed on the M&S website. The wicker shade is a striking grown-up twist on the scalloped lampshade trend and would look perfect perched on a kitchen worktop.
For just £20, this lamp delivers retro style and convenience. It is already an Ideal Home Editor favourite, with our print editor using it as additional lighting in the bathroom. It's worth going via Dunelm discount codes to see if you can grab this for even more of a bargain.
This little cordless lamp is an investment piece that will light up your home for years to come. It has an impressive 140-hour battery life, and is waterproof and dust proof for use indoors and outdoors.
This little table lamp from Next isn't a new launch, but is one of the most underrated wireless lamps out there. It looks so much more expensive and elegant than its price tag gives away. It's also available in a wireless wall light.
Floor lamps have joined the wireless game, and this Zara metallic number is perfect for tucking behind a reading chair with it's slick metallic design. It is charged by USB with a battery life of 8 hours.
Pooky's rechargeable lamps are highly coveted – and for good reason. Fully customisable from base to lampshade, bringing one into your home will instantly add a touch of opulence to your home. They even come with remotes to turn them on easily.
Why should I buy a wireless lamp?
As we've mentioned, wireless and rechargeable lamps are versatile additions to a home because of their convenient design, which permits them to be placed anywhere without having to rely on the presence of electrical outlets.
More and more, we're seeing people prioritise versatility within their home furnishing purchases, especially within the likes of living room lighting ideas. Given that consistent reliance on 'the big light' is quickly being phased out by interior lovers and being dubbed a living room lighting mistake, lamps are easily the 'it' lighting solution.
Echoing this, Julian Page, head of design at BHS explains that portable and rechargeable lamps not only offer flexibility in bringing light into otherwise dark areas lacking a power source but also enhance a room's overall aesthetic appeal by reducing clutter through their wireless operation. Therefore, if attempting to hide wires is the bane of your existence, they're a no-brainer buy.
Aside from a wireless lamp's benefits in ridding you of the pesky anchor of cables and plug sockets, they're also key for highlighting your prized home decor displays. As per interiors expert Kate Watson-Smyth's lighting tips, you can manipulate lighting to bring out the best in your home as well as conceal areas not worth the spotlight.
'Portable lamps are a great way to illuminate and create a focal point in those difficult-to-reach areas, given so many of us have taken an interest in wanting to display our favourite trinkets and embrace shelfie-styling,' agrees Jo from Pooky Lighting.
Additionally, Jo points out that wireless lamps make the perfect centrepiece for a dinner party or meal for two, easily creating restaurant ambience at home – and majorly upping your tablescaping game, at that.
FAQs
How do wireless lamps work?
Nowadays, many wireless lamps are rechargeable through a USB or USB-C cable. Simply plug it in until it's fully charged and enjoy a sizeable number of hours of light. However, some wireless lamps are battery-powered.
Do rechargeable lamps use less electricity?
Yes, they do tend to use less electricity than standard lamps that require to be plugged in. This is because wireless and rechargeable lamps typically feature energy-efficient LED bulbs, contributing towards lower consumption which in turn will help you save energy at home.
Can you make a lamp cordless?
Yes, you can. If you're not looking to replace your existing lamps anytime soon but are keen on the convenience that wireless and rechargeable lamps offer, Matthew Currington, technical director at The Lighting Superstore suggests buying smart rechargeable light bulbs.
'These can screw into existing lamps, but don't require electricity to power them,' he explains.
Then, you can get the best of both worlds using what you've already got while still enjoying the benefits of a wireless lamp.
Needless to say, the trend towards wireless and rechargeable lamps is only gaining speed, we can't wait to see what new designs launch in the coming months.
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