Decorative and mood lighting covers smart light panels, string lights, LED strips and ambient lamps for living rooms, bedrooms, desks, gaming setups and festive displays. Our range of over 150 products includes Nanoleaf, Twinkly, Yeelight and Manta, from simple plug-in lights to app-controlled systems that change colour and run scenes.
How to choose decorative and mood lighting
Type of light. Light panels and wall shapes work as a feature on a wall, string lights suit Christmas trees, windows and shelves, and LED strips run behind TVs, desks and cabinets. Decide where the light will sit first, because that narrows the choice quickly.
Control and smart home support. Check whether the light works through its own app, a remote, voice assistants or a smart home standard such as Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa or Matter. If you already use one of these systems, pick a product that supports it, otherwise you may end up with two apps for one room.
Colour and effects. Full RGB lights can show any colour and animated scenes, while white-only or warm-white versions give a calmer, more traditional glow. Some lights can follow music or sync with the picture on a TV, which matters mainly for gaming and film rooms.
Size, power and installation. Measure the wall, tree or desk before buying, and check the cable length and where the nearest socket is. Most strips and panels attach with adhesive, so make sure the surface is clean and smooth. For outdoor use, look for a clear weather protection rating, as indoor-only lights are not suitable for rain.
Brands in decorative and mood lighting
- Nanoleaf: known for modular light panels that you arrange into your own pattern on a wall, with scenes and music-reactive effects.
- Twinkly: known for app-controlled string lights, popular on Christmas trees, where every bulb can be set to its own colour and animated.
- Yeelight: makes smart lamps and light strips that work with common voice assistants and smart home apps.
- Manta: the largest brand in this category in our range, with a number of everyday decorative lights.
Also in our range: Synergy21, Grundig, Tracer, Activejet, Media-Tech, DSIT, Tellur and Extralink.
Frequently asked questions about mood lighting
What is the difference between mood lighting and normal lighting?
Mood lighting is meant to set an atmosphere rather than light a room for tasks such as reading or cooking. It is usually dimmer, often coloured or warm, and placed behind furniture, along walls or around screens. Many products can be dimmed and recoloured from an app.
Do smart decorative lights need a hub or an app?
Most smart decorative lights connect to your home Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and are set up through an app, so a separate hub is often not needed. Some systems work with Matter or a smart home platform, which adds voice control. Check the product description for the exact connection type before buying.
Can I use LED strips and light panels to light a whole room?
They are not designed for that. Strips and panels give accent light and a coloured glow, but they are usually too dim to replace a ceiling light or a lamp for reading. Treat them as an addition to your main lighting.
Which decorative lights work well behind a TV or monitor?
LED strips are the usual choice, since they fit along the back edge of a screen and cast a soft glow on the wall. This reduces contrast between the screen and the dark room around it. Choose a length that matches your screen size, and look for models with music or screen sync if you want effects that follow the picture.
