My Bathroom Feels So Dark During the Winter, but This Easy-to-Install Motion Sensor Light Instantly Brightens My Space for Less Than $30
Plus, it's so sleek that it doesn't jar with your design aesthetic
As we head further into the colder, darker months, I've noticed one major bugbear with my bathroom. When there isn't bright daylight beaming through the window, it feels really rather dingy.
And suddenly, I'm rethinking my bathroom lighting. It needs to be brighter during those dark evenings, but I'm not up for a total rewire, so I need something rechargeable, strong enough to light the room, yet still feel warm and stylish.
And I think I've found just the product. This Pack of 2 Motion Sensor Lights from Amazon is exactly what my bathroom is missing, and with 35% off in the Black Friday sales, it's a budget-friendly solution, too.
Dimmable, motion-sensor, and easy to install with built-in magnets, these rechargeable lights are the easiest way to elevate your bathroom lighting. Available in two sizes, you can also turn the motion sensors to 'always on mode' if you need them to stay on for longer tasks.
There are always a few changes we need to make to our homes as the seasons change, especially as we head towards winter. In many rooms, it's about swapping lighter fabrics for something thicker, or removing those brighter pastel hues for colors that lean a bit richer.
But in our more functional rooms, much like the bathroom, those changes tend to be a bit more functional. How can you make the room feel warmer as the temperatures drop, and how can you brighten the room when daylight is scarce?
Experts often talk about layered lighting, and I have had so many recommendations recently to add a bathroom lamp. But I have a small bathroom where surface space is at a premium, so a lamp is a bit of a luxury.
Yet these rechargeable motion sensor lights fill the gap perfectly.
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They're not only magnetic, making them super easy to install, but also motion-sensor and dimmable, so they're perfectly functional for every need at any time of day. They add a soft light throughout the dark winter days, and they come on overnight when I need to use the bathroom and can't face the brightness of the big light.
I really love how easy they are to use – it's always a bonus when you don't have to call someone else in to do the job for you.
It's the versatility of these lights that makes them so appealing. You can install them inside your bathroom vanity or medicine cabinet to illuminate the contents for easy access, or you can add them beneath a cabinet to instantly brighten your whole sink space.
They are also USB-C chargeable, which is so handy, and the charge lasts from 7 to 45 days, depending on how frequently you are using them. There are five different levels of brightness, so you can find the level that works best for you and where you will be using it. Those small, customizable details really make a difference.
And what I love the most? It's how sleek and discreet they are. These lights are far from bulky and slot seamlessly into your bathroom without creating an eyesore. They're the perfect addition for functional lighting in a layered approach that still feels stylish and in-keeping with your bathroom aesthetic.
And they aren't the only rechargeable lights in Amazon's Black Friday Deals. Here are a few other options worth shopping for with major discounts.
If you have a white bathroom, or at least a white cabinet, these lights will blend in seamlessly. Available as a pack of three, they are wireless and motion sensor, with dimmable capabilities and three color settings varying from cool to warm.
Another sleek, silver design, these under-cabinet lights boast 80 LED motion sensor lights, a rechargeable battery, dimmable capabilities, and three color temperatures. They have an ultra-slim profile, making them perfect for hidden lighting.
These black wireless lights are perfect for moodier bathroom schemes – even in a bold powder room with black finishes. This design is also attached with magnets, and comes in two size options to fit your bathroom perfectly.
These discreet under-cabinet lights are the perfect way to light your bathroom vanity without creating a visual divide. One of the biggest bathroom lighting mistakes you can make is not creating enough illumination during the darker months, and this small but mighty light eradicates that problem. And while they are so heavily discounted, now is the perfect time to get your hands on them.

I’ve worked in the interiors magazine industry for the past five years and joined Homes & Gardens at the beginning of 2024 as the Kitchens & Bathrooms editor. While I love every part of interior design, kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most exciting to design, conceptualize, and write about. There are so many trends, materials, colors, and playful decor elements to explore and experiment with.
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