Sunset lamps: where to shop the lamps that’ll instantly give you and your home a serotonin hit

Picture this: you’re taking a selfie, the orange hues of the sun are hitting just right and your skin is absolutely GLOWING. Sound familiar? Golden hour is a godly gift, that makes any photo pop. Skin is airbrushed, hair is glowing and the IG potential is real. But let’s face it. As fab as that all sounds, golden hour is hardly a common occurrence. Whether we’re snoring away as the sun rises (guilty), or it's the depths of winter and bad weather is blocking a dreamy sunset. That perfect lighting isn’t coming your way anytime soon... or so you might think. Introducing the almighty, TikTok-approved sunset lamps.

Vibey sunset pics with aesthetically pleasing lighting, ALL without leaving the comfort of your home? Yep, it turns out dreams do come true. But it's not just a godsend for your IG pics. No, no. These lamps bring a glow to your home, instantly spreading a little joy to beat the winter blues. We've all heard of or fallen victim to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) after all, and a bit of light therapy can give you the serotonin hit you need.

If you're interested in giving your IG/ your home the upgrade of a lifetime, check out our list below for the best sunset lamps.

SHOP: The best sunset lamps to buy online

Tips on how to nail the IG selfie

1. The higher the phone, the better: You hardly need us to tell you that taking pics from below is no bueno. Aim high, tilt your head up slightly and CHEESE.

2. Natural lighting is your BFF: Okay, so in the circumstance that an amazing sunset lamp isn’t at your disposal, make sure you use all the natural lighting you can get. Whether you decide to take your selfie outside or in front of a big window, natural lighting will ultimately give you the most flattering glow.

3. Take as many as possible: The best way to nail the selfie is to keep snapping until you get the right one. Try different angles, locations and even clothing options until you’re happy to click post.

4. Take it easy on the edit: Yes, blurring out your spots and any other blemishes is perfectly acceptable if that’s what you want to do. However, when it comes to filters and other effects – less is more. Tone down the filter strength if possible and aim for a photo that looks as natural as poss.

Marina Avraam is the Deputy Commercial Content Editor for heat. Hobbies include (but not limited to) finding the best designer dupes, buying every iteration of the adidas gazelles and listening to celeb podcasts every hour of every day.