Guest Picks: Nightlights Worth a Spotlight

There are so many whimsical nightlights nowadays. Sure, nightlights help little kids feel safe in the dark, but they’re also handy to use all throughout the house. Plug in a nightlight in a bathroom, and you won’t need to awaken your body with the harsh bright light above. In the kitchen a nightlight can guide any late-night snackers. And during the winter, when it’s darker for longer hours, the pretty glow of a nightlight can help make a room feel welcome and cozy. So check out these cheerful little nightlights that are perfect for kiddos and grown-ups alike. — Jen from The Haystack Needle

Fawn Nightlight, Lavender Fused Glass by Happy Owl Glass - $42 This sweet deer nightlight features an original illustration by Happy Owl Glass. The design won’t rub off, as the nightlight is made of kiln-fired fused glass.


Imperial Satellite 127 II Retro Vintage Nightlight by Light and Time Art - $59 As a lover of vintage cameras, I think this nightlight is so rad. The camera has retro charm, and I love how the designer installed the light in the flashbulb.


Bramble Nightlight - $96 This nightlight is made in the U.K. and has a lovely vintage style. I love the larger scale of the mushroom. This nightlight is expensive but would be great in a nursery.


Dreamland Nightlight - $36 Cool typography makes this nightlight sign a winner. And don’t we all hope to go straight to dreamland when we’re in bed?


Superman Repurposed Light Box Nightlight by The Rekindled Page - $38 I’m sure that there are many kids who would love to have a superhero nightlight. This one features a vintage Superman graphic. (This Etsy shop carries a cool Batman light as well.)


Giraffe Nightlight - $99 This modern, sculptural giraffe nightlight will definitely make a statement in a room. I could see my daughter wanting to say goodnight to it every night.


Candy Raincloud Nightlight - $22 This modern, whimsical nightlight has a fun rainbow cloud motif that would work with most nursery decors. It’s a happy little light.


Tabasco Nightlight by Last Call Illumination - $14 This kitschy nightlight would be fun in the kitchen for anyone who’s a self-professed hot-sauce lover.


Owl Nightlight - $4.99 This graphic owl nightlight feels less “kiddie” than most of the other animal nightlights. I think a grown-up could get away with this owl on a branch.


Clock Nightlight - $9.99 Here’s a two-for-one nightlight: a little clock that glows. I love this for the bedroom — especially for when you’ve got a newborn and are waking up at all hours for feedings. It helps to have an easy-to-see clock (that isn’t your phone) to know when your baby is waking.


Legend of Zelda Nightlight by Common Rebels - $22 This sweet illustration of a fox would be perfect in any woodland-style nursery. Unlike some of the porcelain nightlights, this simple one is more affordable.


Jonathan Adler Ceramic Nightlight, Elephant - $48 Jonathan Adler delivers a mod ceramic elephant that ups the style meter for a little nightlight. It’s a cool sculptural element.


I Heart London Upcycled Light Box Nightlight by The Rekindled Page - $38 This handmade nightlight features a modern graphic heart design filled with images of iconic parts of London. I love how the design is simply blue and red. It’s a fun illustration; I wish there were one for New York.


Dog Nightlight - GBP 52 Most of the ceramic nightlights out there seem to be in the shape of bunnies, elephants or deer, so I like seeing this dog as a fun alternative.


Vintage Industrial Nightlight by Deco Revive - $45 This industrial nightlight comes with an Edison bulb and has a chain to turn it on.


Star Egg Nightlight, Navy - $165 This egg-shaped nightlight casts stars on the ceiling while it glows. That’s a nightlight that adds magic!


Anana Elephant Lamp - $225 Here’s another pricey nightlight, but it’s too fun not to share. Just look at that sweet elephant. It’s such a fun piece for a kiddo’s room.


Streamline Bird Nightlight - $9.35 As they say on the hit show Portlandia, “Put a bird on it.” This sweet bird nightlight would add a sculptural element.


Paris Nightlight by Whimsy Home - $22 For any fans of Paris, here’s a handmade nightlight that features part of an illustrated map of the City of Light. I could see this working so well in a bathroom.


Spoonbill Fused Glass Nightlight - $42 This shop lets you choose from a rainbow of colors. The options for animals are quite diverse too, from the spoonbill (shown here) to the puffer fish. I’m a big fan — my family and I have the bunny light.

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