A rechargeable table lamp placed on a wooden side table next to a sofa or bed, with a book and Kindle also on the table.

You’ve bought a new lamp to de-gloom your room, only to find the cable won’t reach the dastardly plug socket. Sound familiar? Not on our watch! Our bright sparks here at ValueLights have been working tirelessly to bring a juicy range of rechargeable lights to save the day.

But what the devil is rechargeable lighting, and how will it solve my living room lighting woes? We hear you ask.

Well, get this, these portable beauties are cordless. That’s right. Cordless lights! No more hard-to-reach sockets. No more suffering with gloomy corners.

Cordless, portable, and rechargeable? Yes please! It’s time to liven up your living room lighting and join the rechargeable revolution!

So, grab a brew, get comfy, and let us give you the hot goss on how to use rechargeables to add that much-needed brightness to shadowy spaces.  


1. Shelf love with rechargeable lights

Let’s face it, shelves are difficult places to light. But they’re also one of the most important. The last thing you need is to be fumbling around for your latest bedtime read and end up knocking over your knick-knacks! The best way to save your nan’s hand-me-down porcelain figurines is to shed a little light on the situation.

With portable lights, you can place them right onto the shelf, in amongst your books and belongings. They provide the light your shelving’s been craving and become a design feature too.

Displayed proudly, cordless lighting is the answer to your problems. The light in the darkness. Literally.


2. No more dining in the dark

Fancy setting up a little intimate moment to share with a significant someone, or just for your lovely self? Then portable table lamps are your best friend.

When you lock eyes across the table and lean in for that Lady and the Tramp inspired spaghetti-sharing, catching fire on a tealight is a vibe ruiner. So, candles are out. But you can’t put the big light on, because that’s a mood killer if ever we saw one.

Not to worry, we’ve got you. Say hello to cordless cuties!

We’ve even pushed the boat out with touch table lamps, so you don’t have to fumble for the switch when dinner’s over. Simply reach out, give the light a little touch, and off it goes. No need for anything too rigorous, it’s a touch lamp not a magic genie lamp!


3. Less candlelight, more portable light

Can you believe people used to read by candlelight? Just thinking about it gives us eye strain! Time for a modern approach, it’s the 21st century after all.

So, when you’re looking for reading lights for your cosy book nook, look no further than rechargeable lighting. Flexible, convenient, and, most importantly, kind to your precious peepers.

Don’t be thinking it’s all cordless table lights though. No siree!

Battery operated wall lights are available to decorate your space too. Giving you overhead lighting as you delve into your fictional foray, cordless wall lights offer ultimate freedom for setting the lighting level so it’s just right. Goldilocks eat your heart out!


4. Make light work of your tasks

When you’re working from home or beavering away on your craft projects, you want to be able to focus. You don’t want to be distracted by lighting that’s not quite right, either at the wrong angle or not bright enough to see what you’re doing. Remember, we need to be kind to our eyes.

Whether you want to light up your hobbies, find a new task light, or brighten your home office, rechargeable lighting is the answer. Since they can be moved around on a whim, you can position your portable desk lights so that they’re perfectly placed to highlight your latest project.

You can even get battery operated lights that are dimmable. Meaning you can adjust the light level to work for you, no matter what you’re working on.


5. Let’s take this outside

Okay, it may not be your living room, but maximising outdoor space is great. It helps you make the most of your home. One of the best reasons to get on board the rechargeable lighting train is that you can even move them outside. Brightening up your back garden or balcony has never been easier and is a surefire way to get instant cosiness. 

If you’re dining al fresco, creating the perfect ambience with mood lighting is important. But it’s also important to be able to see what you’re munching on.

How about an outdoor movie night? Just lay out some rugs, blankets and cushions, grab the projector, pop some portable lamps around to set the mood, et voila! Perfect date night or family get-together.


So, there you have it. Our 5 ways to transform your living room and space with rechargeable lights. We hope we've shown you the benefits of battery power and inspired you with ideas for using them in your home and garden.

If you love this guide, let us know in the comments! Join us on social media and share how you use your rechargeable lights, indoors or outdoors. Use the hashtag #wemakedaysbrighter or tag us on Instagram @Value_Lights.