IKEA's smart donut lamp is finally available to buy but I'm even more obsessed with these quirky alternatives

Date:
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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I went down an IKEA lighting rabbit hole, and things got strange.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Today, news reached my ears that the smart IKEA donut lamp that everyone was in a frenzy about in January is finally available to buy. This sent me down
an IKEA lighting rabbit hole, and let me tell you, things got a little weird.

The donut sorry, Varmblixt is a clear standout. From the tactile, curvy shape to the myriad color options (accessible via a companion app) to the
fact that it can function as a wall light or a table lamp, I can see why it's so popular. If you don't want all those color options, the amber-hued, non-smart original version is just as cool. Donuts aren't for everyone, though. Fancy a light that looks like a shower puff or a comically oversized handful of matchsticks? IKEA has you covered. My personal favorites are probably the ultra-affordable, motion-sensor Ankarlgg night light that looks like a cartoon lightbulb, and the Smsnre bendy, color-change LED lightstrips you can sucker onto your shelves or surfaces. Here's a whistle-stop tour of
my top 10 picks. You may like IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp is landing early in some stores This IKEA donut lamp has invaded my dreams, and now I want nothing but to own 12 of them IKEA exec shares the secrets behind the brand's new-and-improved donut lamp IKEA lighting ideas IKEA IKEA VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp 55 shop now IKEA Vindkast Table Lamp $29.99
shop now IKEA Bcknate Table Lamp $29.99 shop now IKEA Varmblixt LED
Table/wall Lamp (orange) $99.99 shop now IKEA Smsnre LED Decorative Light $24.99 shop now IKEA Ankarlgg LED Nightlight $3.99 shop now IKEA Ndmast Led Portable Lamp $19.99 shop now IKEA Skaftsrv LED Decorative Light $6.99 shop now IKEA Strla LED Matchstick Floor Lamp $39.99 shop now IKEA Varmblixt LED Wall Lamp $99.99 shop now Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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