Ikea is making smart lighting more accessible with its latest addition - a smart version of its iconic Varmblixt lamp, which was previously available only in traditional color options. The new smart lamp features an RGB light that shifts between colors slowly and gently, adding a touch of modernity to the classic design.
The Varmblixt donut lamp now boasts a mesmerizing display of colorful hues, reminiscent of a miniature rainbow. While it's not as saturated as some other smart lighting options on the market, Ikea's approach strikes a perfect balance between style and functionality. The lamp's gentle color transitions are reminiscent of a sunset or a peaceful evening sky.
Ikea is also launching a pendant light that bears an uncanny resemblance to old-school fluorescent tubes. While it may seem like an unusual design choice, this lamp uses its unique shape to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere in any room. With its non-dimmable nature and limited color temperature range, the pendant lamp offers a different kind of smart lighting experience.
Both lamps are compatible with Ikea's Matter protocol, which means they can be easily integrated into existing smart home systems. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach to smart lighting control, an included Matter-compatible remote is available for each lamp.
Ikea has collaborated with Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis on the design of both lamps, promising to bring her signature style to future projects. While there's no word on whether other smart devices will be part of this collaboration, fans of Ikea's innovative approach can look forward to more exciting developments in 2027.
The new Varmblixt lamps are set to hit stores starting April, with the donut lamp priced at $99.99 and the pendant lamp priced at $149.99.
The Varmblixt donut lamp now boasts a mesmerizing display of colorful hues, reminiscent of a miniature rainbow. While it's not as saturated as some other smart lighting options on the market, Ikea's approach strikes a perfect balance between style and functionality. The lamp's gentle color transitions are reminiscent of a sunset or a peaceful evening sky.
Ikea is also launching a pendant light that bears an uncanny resemblance to old-school fluorescent tubes. While it may seem like an unusual design choice, this lamp uses its unique shape to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere in any room. With its non-dimmable nature and limited color temperature range, the pendant lamp offers a different kind of smart lighting experience.
Both lamps are compatible with Ikea's Matter protocol, which means they can be easily integrated into existing smart home systems. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach to smart lighting control, an included Matter-compatible remote is available for each lamp.
Ikea has collaborated with Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis on the design of both lamps, promising to bring her signature style to future projects. While there's no word on whether other smart devices will be part of this collaboration, fans of Ikea's innovative approach can look forward to more exciting developments in 2027.
The new Varmblixt lamps are set to hit stores starting April, with the donut lamp priced at $99.99 and the pendant lamp priced at $149.99.
! i'm all about that cozy vibe & these new lamps are giving me life 
! the varmblixt donut lamp is literally the most beautiful thing i've seen in a long time 
, and the fact that it's affordable ($99.99) is just the cherry on top 
can't wait to get my hands on one & create some magic with it 
. The new Varmblixt lamp, in particular, looks stunning - I mean who wouldn't want a miniature rainbow in their living room? 
And the fact that it's got this gentle color transition vibe going on is super soothing, like watching a sunset or something 
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! I love how Ikea's just making smart lighting more accessible, you know? Like, who doesn't want to control their lighting with a fancy remote or an app on their phone? 
But what I think is really cool about the Varmblixt donut lamp is its vibe - it's like a mini rainbow in your living room, but not too over-the-top. And can we talk about how great it is that Ikea's collaborating with Sabine Marcelis on this design? 
She's got such a unique style and I love how it's been incorporated into the lamps. Plus, they're just so affordable - $99.99 for the donut lamp isn't bad at all considering what you get. Bring on those new lamps in April!
i mean, who needs dimmable lights when you've got that old-school vibe going on? and yay for collaborating with Sabine Marcelis - she's literally a genius 
I'm kinda hyped about Ikea's new smart lighting options, but also super skeptical about the whole Matter protocol thing... like, how much is it gonna cost to replace everything once it all becomes obsolete 
. On a more positive note, the design of these lamps is actually really cool - that donut lamp is straight fire 
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finally some decent smart lighting that doesn't look like it was designed by a teenager 
i mean who thought a donut-shaped lamp was a good idea? 
. The fact that they collaborated with Sabine Marcelis to create two unique designs shows that they value creativity and innovation 
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they just dropped a smart version of their Varmblixt lamp which is literally so sick! it has this gorgeous rgb light that changes colors slowly and smoothly like a sunset or something