When you think about home decor, couches and coffee tables probably come to mind long before lighting. This may be because lighting can sometimes be less about what you see and more about that how you see that. Pretty lamps and decorative light fixtures add a lot to a space, of course, but hidden lighting can work just as hard. Take the IKEA STRIMSÄV LED spotlight, for example. This little light can completely redefine the mood of your space and help you show off your most prized possessions—and best of all, it’s only $13.
New to IKEA’s website, the STRIMSÄV LED spotlight is arguably one of the retailer’s most versatile lighting solutions. The stylish spotlight, which comes in a black and white finish, is only two inches in diameter and is super easy to mount. It easily sticks to anything — wood, metal, glass — with a reusable gel pad, so you don’t have to worry about making a commitment when you install it. Cable clips, a driver, and cover drill holes are included in the box, so you’ll have the flexibility to install them wherever you want, which brings me to where you’d use one of these pack-style lights. . I would say that STRIMSÄV is the perfect solution for adding strategic lighting in narrow spaces, such as display cases and bookshelves. It can make it easier to find what you’re looking for in these storage pieces, and it can also highlight some of your most prized knick-knacks.
This tiny light also plays a big role in creating ambiance – anything to avoid turning on a big light, right? Just by pressing on your belongings, it casts a concentrated but not harsh glow downwards (the whole light functions as an on/off button), and you don’t have to worry about it damaging any of your belongings or being a hazard because it doesn’t get too bright or hot on touch. It’s the perfect accent lamp, because it shines in a way that doesn’t interfere with other activities going on in the room, from watching TV to eating.
Although lighting is easily one of the most overlooked design elements, it is also one of the most impressive. It’s easy to spend a lot of money on lamps, sconces and overhead lighting, but part of the appeal of STRIMSÄV is that it’s so affordable. With each piece costing just $13, you can pick up a few without breaking the bank and spruce up your space in a subtle, understated way.
Like many IKEA products, STRIMSÄV leaves plenty of room to inject your own creativity into how and where you use it. I think it would be great in a closet or even a medicine cabinet to make things easier to find. It might even be a candidate for turning a wire sconce into something rental-friendly that you can install without an electrician. And for such an affordable price, what’s not to love?