Himalayan Salt Night Light

Why Choose a Salt Lamp as a Night Light?

Salt night lights come in quite a few different sizes.

Some are small enough to sit on a bedside table.

The salt usually gives off a pink or orange light. The exact colour will depend on the piece of salt.

Price can change quite a bit between the different sizes too. Have a look at the measurements before ordering so you know what will actually fit.

Using a Salt Lamp as a Night Light

A small salt lamp works well if you only want a bit of extra light in the room.

It is not really there to light the whole room. The light is much softer than a normal ceiling light.

A bedside table is an obvious place for one, but you could also use a shelf or small cabinet.

Check how the lamp is powered before you buy it as well.

Some of the smaller ones use USB. Others come with a normal UK plug.

Himalayan Salt Night Light

A Few Basics About Himalayan Salt Night Lights

Himalayan pink salt lamps are made from pieces of Himalayan rock salt with a light fitted inside.

Some are made from one solid piece of salt. Others use smaller pieces placed inside a basket or frame.

The salt comes from Pakistan and its colour can vary naturally.

Some pieces are pale pink while others have much deeper orange or reddish areas. You may also see lighter lines or darker patches through the salt.

That means two lamps from the same range will not necessarily look the same.

Before You Order

Have a look at the individual product page before deciding which salt night light to buy.

Check the measurements first, as well as the bulb and power connection.

Remember that the salt itself will vary.

The lamp you receive may be a little lighter or darker than the one in the photographs and the shape can vary too. That is normal with natural Himalayan salt.

What Does the Light Look Like?

The light will not always look the same all the way around the lamp.

Thicker areas of salt may stay darker while thinner parts can let more light through.

The colour can vary as well.

One lamp may have quite a pale glow while another looks much more orange.

The room itself also makes a difference. The colour tends to stand out more when the surrounding room is darker.

Natural Colour and Markings

Himalayan salt is a natural material.

You may notice rough edges or small lines through the salt.

Some pieces have pale areas while others can be much darker.

The product photographs are best used as a guide to the general style rather than an exact picture of the lamp you will receive.

What to Look for in a Salt Night Light

There are a few simple things worth checking first.

Size: Have a look at the height and weight. Smaller lamps are easier to fit on narrow furniture.

Colour: Himalayan salt can be pale pink or much darker orange and red.

Bulb: Check which bulb the lamp takes before ordering a spare.

Connection: Some use a UK plug and others may use USB.

Shape: You can get rough, natural-looking lamps as well as ones that have been cut into a particular shape.

Measurements: If the lamp is going in a certain spot, then check the width as well as the height.

Table Lamp or Floor Lamp?

It really depends on how big the lamp is.

The smaller ones are easy enough to put on a bedside table or shelf.

Have a look at the weight before you order one. Photos can be a bit misleading and a lamp that does not look huge can still be surprisingly heavy.

Where Can You Put One?

A bedside table works well for the smaller lamps, but you are not limited to that.

You could put one on a shelf or side table as long as there is enough room for it to sit properly.

Just make sure it is somewhere steady and have a quick look at where the cable is going to go.

I would not have the cable running across the floor where someone could catch it.

It is also best to keep the lamp away from sinks or anywhere that gets damp.