In the winter, I look to add a touch of hygge to almost everything. But, I’m afraid, showering is almost repulsive. Even with a large pile of fragrant eucalyptus and steamy water, it lacks a certain comfort. I never thought to add anything else, until I discovered the existence of a miraculously waterproof lamp that recently went viral.
It might sound like hyperbole to say this, but my jaw actually dropped when I first saw this Instagram video by creator McKenna Barry, which shows a waterproof speaker and lamp sitting on a clear plastic corner shelf in the corner of the shower. “It makes for the most comfortable showers. 10 out of 10 recommend,” Barry says via video.
After discovering that the lamp was just under $30 on Amazon ($59.99 for a set of two or $35 for one), I quickly added it to my cart. Not surprisingly, many commentators felt similarly influenced. “You even found a way to avoid using a big light in the bathroom 🙌 bless,” read the Instagram comment.
“How many times have I showered in the dark with a ton of candles because the overhead light is too stimulating💀,” says one commenter on TikTok about the same creator’s lamp.
Another commenter notes the limited lighting effects that help with headaches, saying, “Wait, this is genius when I get migraines!!!”
“I can’t believe I’m 43 and comfort is my reason for living and I never thought about it. THANK YOU,” says another.
Curious as to exactly how this cozy shower nook works, I dug deeper into Barry’s feed, and luckily, she breaks down the most popular FAQs in this video. Probably the most pressing question is this: Can you really put this thing in the shower?
“Both the lamp and the speaker are completely waterproof,” says Barry. Made of plastic and designed for indoor or outdoor use, the lamp can just as easily survive on a rainy patio as it does on a shower shelf. “The closed shade design makes the table lamp IP 54, so you can be sure to put it in your garden, patio, balcony, porch, deck and other outdoor places without worrying about the rain,” according to information on Amazon.
And since it’s rechargeable and battery-powered, you don’t have to worry about getting enough sunlight (like some outdoor solar-powered options) or worry about the notoriously fatal effects of water and electricity (!). Simply press the power button, dim it to your desired brightness, and bask in the glow of your cozy shower.
My waterproof lamp is still on the way, but I’m already imagining its spa-like effects. Will I feel like I’m in a face wash commercial, smiling as the water splashes over my face? Will I come out of every shower feeling more rejuvenated than ever? Time will tell, but I know this for sure: my shower routine will become significantly more comfortable.
Buy: ILOVINIT Waterproof Cordless Table Lamp (Set of 2), $59.99