18 Attractive Night Lights That Won't Ruin Your Home's Aesthetic

There are a lot of things that go bump in the night, but you and your family don't need to be among them. If your spouse loves sneaking downstairs for a midnight snack, you always need a 3 a.m. visit to the bathroom, or your kids make late night trips down the hallway to climb into your bed, stubbed toes and scary shadows can be gone like a flash if you incorporate a good night light into your space. There are thousands of different designs to choose from, so we picked attractive night lights that won't ruin your home's aesthetic, including a starry globe, flickering flameless candle, and even a modern design from The Museum of Modern Art.

There are several important things to consider when choosing the perfect lighting for your space. If you'll be using the night light in a bedroom, you may want to select a dimmable product that isn't too bright for sleeping. When bedside table space is at a premium, look to devices that also have an alarm clock function. Make a bold statement in a bathroom with fun night lights incorporating stained-glass or natural materials. To enhance or add color to a child's bedroom, use a kaleidoscopic color-changing night light. If you don't have any outlets to spare, pick a battery-operated or USB-charged night light instead. The following night lights received at least 4-stars from reviewers. No matter what you're looking for, we can guarantee there's a good option here.

Vintage-style night lights can add a decorative touch to your home decor even on a sunny day. The L LOHAS Adjustable Stairway Night Lights ($19.99 for a 2-pack on Amazon) offer a sleek, compact, upright design that doesn't block both outlets. Thousands of reviewers like the gentle illumination that turns on automatically, thanks to this night light's dusk to dawn sensor. Brightness can also be adjusted by a dimmer button, making it perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, or as a hallway sconce. An LED energy-saving model, the soft night light uses very little electricity.

Available in white, almond, and ivory, the SnapPower GuideLight 2 ($20.99 from SnapPower) is an outlet cover plate that has a built-in LED light. Practically disappearing into your existing decor, the night light is activated by a solar sensor that turns on at dusk and off at dawn. You won't need an electrician's help to install these GuideLights, which simply screw on like other outlet cover plates. Reviewers recommend this product for hallways and dark corners. The covers are not compatible with GFCI outlets, making them the wrong choice for bathrooms or kitchens.

A night light is one of the best ways to make your child's room feel safe and secure. The ceramic Pillowfort Starry Globe Kids' Nightlight ($20 at Target) has celestial cutouts that create a beautiful glow in any bedroom. Several parents said it was great for children of all ages, casting enough light to read a bedtime story or comfort a crying baby. According to reviewers, even when left on all night, the ceramic doesn't get hot to the touch, making it safe to situate on a bedside table or dresser.

Bold color is one of the unexpected '90s design trends that's making a comeback in homes everywhere. The Color Changing Plug Lights from Hampton Bay ($4.97 at Home Depot) are an inexpensive night light choice that can help you get the look. Sold in a two-pack, these LED lights work with existing outlet plate covers, or you can install one that comes with the pack. There are three color modes to choose from: soft-white, solid color, or color-cycling. Perfect for kids rooms, this product also comes with two tamper-resistant caps to keep little fingers out of your outlets.

If you hate the way cords clutter up a room, but love the look of a statement lamp, consider the battery-operated TÖVÄDER LED Cat Night Light ($16.99 from IKEA). Featuring a built-in timer and dimmer setting that slowly turns the light off to avoid waking sleeping kids, this night light also offers multiple color illumination options that can be changed by pressing anywhere on the cat or automatically cycled. IKEA says the included bulb will last up to 8 years, although according to reviewers, you may have to frequently change the AA batteries if you leave it on all night.

An Edison-style lightbulb is eye-catching and looks stylish in any space. The Better Homes & Gardens Matte Black Vintage LED Night Light ($3.88 at Walmart) looks high-end while offering brightness that outshines some of the more subtle options on our list. This makes it an especially good choice for bathrooms and staircases that are hard to navigate at night. Sensors that automatically turn on and off based on light in the surrounding area help conserve energy. Reviewers said this night light fit into a variety of decor styles, from farmhouse to modern.

Wondering how to decorate your home like an English cottage? Ceramic night lights emit a warm glow that's perfect for bedrooms. From a hot air balloon to Hello Kitty, Pottery Barn Kids has several wonderful night lights to choose from. It's hard to resist this delightful squirrel ($39 at PB Kids). Finished with a white oil-based paint, the sweet woodland critter can add a bit of cottagecore charm to any space. It's easy to turn on and off the included 5 watt bulb with a small switch on the night light's base.

Candlelight adds a romantic, ethereal vibe to any space that can quickly become a nightmare if left unattended overnight. Instead of real flames, the Luminara Flameless Candle Night light ($34.99 on Amazon) creates a realistic, flickering effect using electricity. Along with a sensor that turns the light on when the surrounding area is dim, you can manually turn this night light on and off with a small button on the base. It comes in black, bronze, and dark green, and more.

A multipurpose night light that does double-duty as an alarm clock works especially well in small bedrooms. The neutral Pillowfort Wake Up Light Rise Night Light ($25 at Target) sits on a solid wood base, making it an excellent choice if you're designing a modern bedroom. Many reviewers love the adjustable brightness feature, as well as the simple alarm buttons that are easy for young children to use. In addition to functioning as a night light, the alarm clock offers slowly increasing brightness and a perky beeping noise to help wake you up.

When you prefer more brightness than an ordinary night light provides, you'll want to pick one with higher lumens like the GE UltraBrite LED Light Bar ($8.51 at Home Depot). This unique night light isn't just extra bright. The simple and glossy finish fits into any decor, and the bar shape provides horizonal light that keeps a second outlet free for other devices. This highly-rated product has light sensing and dimming technology, but reviewers say it's too bright for a bedroom. It's better suited for pantries, closets, laundry rooms, and garages.

No matter what kind of decor you love, stained glass designs can add a pop of color and joy to any space. A brilliant red Cardinal Stained Glass Night Light ($24.95 at The Vermont Country Store) is a cheerful way to brighten up a kitchen or living room. Its hand-cut stained glass is mounted on a plug that swivels 360 degrees and features an on/off switch to control the gentle 4-watt bulb. Symbolizing love and loyalty, adding one of these feathered friends to your home can illuminate dark spaces in a comforting way.

There's nothing better than being lulled to sleep. GE's Color Changing Night Light ($4.76 on Amazon) delivers a mesmerizing rainbow of colors fading into each other at a relaxing pace that can make bedtime a breeze, even with kids. Along with a power button and a light sensor that automatically turns this night light on and off, this product has both a white light mode and solid-color mode that allows you to choose from eight prismatic hues. Over 25,000 reviewers have given this inexpensive color changing night light 5 stars.

Power outages are more common than ever before, and at night this can plunge your entire home into darkness. The Sunbeam 5-in-1 Instabeam Night Light ($39.99 at Walmart) doesn't just work as a color changing night light: Equipped with a motion detector that turns the device on and off for energy savings, the night light three-pack also offers reliable LED emergency lighting that can be removed entirely from the outlet for use as a portable flashlight. Reviewers have enjoyed using them during blackouts and ice storms, as well as for everyday use.

Sleeping in a dark bedroom is better for your health. Doctors at UCLA Health advise that, if you want a night light in your bedroom, you should prioritize it being dim and low on the wall. The Casper Sleep Glow Light ($16.63 on Amazon) does exactly that. With several modes designed to minimize sleep disruption, this device provides a soft pool of light that increases when movement is detected and dims when the motion stops. Over 1,000 reviewers gave the device 5 stars, thanks to variable settings that make this one of the best night lights for bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways.

Handmade from wood and frosted acrylic, the Baton Portable Smart Nightlight ($65 at MoMA Design Store) adds a thoughtfully-curated, high art element to your home's aesthetic. Unlike other night lights on our list, this device charges via USB cable, meaning you won't be tied to using it only when you can find an outlet. Thanks to a magnetized base, the night light can be mounted anywhere, or used as a flashlight or bedside light. If you don't want to leave it on all the time, motion-detection technology turns the night light on for 10 seconds before turning off.

Although there's no scientific evidence that Himalayan salt has health benefits, it undeniably provides a warm and neutral glow when used in the Dakota Fields Barrett Himalayan Glow Lattice Style Basket Night Light ($15.99 from Wayfair). The black metal frame houses nine pink salt crystals that are illuminated by a 7-watt bulb. Because exposure to water can disintegrate the salt crystals, this night light is better for bedrooms than bathrooms or kitchens. Reviewers called the amber light "classic and soft," "homey," and "zen," thanks to its calming, spa-like vibe.

Are you looking for a way to bring the trendy summer coastal look into your home? Adding a few neutral shells to your space is a subtle approach to get the look without overdoing it. The Irish Flat LED Boxed Night Light ($14.99 from The Seashell Company) features a brown and cream shell backlit by an energy-efficient LED light. If you prefer a bolder look or want to pick a shell that matches existing colors in your home decor, the company also sells cowrie, snail, and other shell night lights.

Nature lovers and gardeners who want to bring the outside indoors may want to consider a Banyan Leaf Night Light ($28 from Eangee). Handcrafted by artisans, the cylindrical lampshade is covered with overlapping leaves that create a muted glow from a candelabra bulb (sold separately). The night light is turned on and off with a switch located on a swivel base. Available in a variety of colors — including sea blue, green, purple, and natural — adding this leafy night light is one of the easiest ways to bring biophilic design into your home.