Home Living | Lighting & Lamps on Bob Shop

Lighting and lamps can play many roles: illumination (of course), security and also setting a mood. With so many different options available on Bob Shop, you’re bound to find the perfect lighting or lamp for every corner of your home – and outside it too.

Lamps offer a wonderful alternative to overhead lighting when you only want to illuminate a small part of a room. For example, a nightlight to reassure kids or uplighters for subtle lighting when your main focus is the TV screen.

Desk lamps can make a world of difference when you’re studying or working on detailed tasks, while the range of designs available means that lamps and light fittings can be a design feature or statement piece on their own.

Chandeliers or strings of fairy lights say different things about you – but they both let you express your own personal style. Lamps can help you relax after a long day by providing subdued lighting that helps your mind prepare for sleep, while a bedside light lets you enjoy the ultimate luxury: reading a few pages of your favourite book before you drift off to sleep.

Lighting technology has come a long way in recent years: LED lights offer colour and brightness without bumping up your electricity bill, while motion and thermal sensors can be linked to outside lights as a great deterrent to crime. The latest versions are even smart enough to tell the difference between a family pet and a person!

You can programme your lights to come on at certain times of day or night, or even link them to smart home devices. In fact, you can enjoy every imaginable effect without ever having to touch a light switch again.

Using lights for ambience Adjustable (or dimmable) lighting and lamps let you adjust the level of light to precisely what you want. Choose a vibe that suits your mood, from relaxed to romantic. With multiple lamps in a room, you can create multiple effects, and instantly adjust them as (for example) the sun sets, or you start to think about heading for bed.

Using lights for productivity A desk lamp can illuminate your keyboard and screen, as well as any documents you may be working on. This can reduce eye strain and fatigue, and help you get more done without feeling tired. Better lighting will also mean fewer mistakes, whether you’re working on spreadsheets or a crafting project.

Using lights for safety Well-lit properties are much less likely to be targeted by criminals: burglars really don’t like being lit up. Modern LED lights can light up your whole garden while still using very little electricity, helping you feel safer from both crime and increased costs.

Using lights in your garden Solar-powered lights are a great option if you enjoy braais or dining outside in summer. The energy they use is free, and there are great many designs available. These range from contemporary spike lights to models made to resemble natural shapes like rocks. Because they don’t need any cables, you can experiment with positioning them in different places until you get the effect you want. You can also add lights to your swimming pool for even more cool illumination.