A Restful January: Let’s Stay In
After the chaos of the Christmas season, evenings at home are a welcome respite, and the perfect way to settle in and recharge for the new year ahead. Creating a cosy January helps to warm up those grey and blustery days that lose a little charm without the sparkle of Christmas! Ahead of Christmas & NYE, we have teamed up with Lights4fun and they have designed a new collection that encourages that slower pace of life and gentle planning for after the festivities, whilst prioritising self care and celebrating the beauty in keeping things simple.
Best Picks for an Evening In:
TruGlow® Grey Twist LED Pillar Candle Duo: Ideal for adding to a neutral décor scheme and great for styling on your mantel or side tables for a stylish glow. Made from real wax, these realistic candles feature an LED flickering flame that will stay cool to the touch, for a super safe alternative to real candles.
Pearl Micro LED Battery Cluster Lights: For a delicious glow on chilly January evenings, opt for the Pearl Micro LED Cluster Lights. Use them to swag along bookshelves or mantlepieces, frame mirrors or windowsills, or even drape them over your window seat to create an inviting nook to enjoy your favourite book.
Osby Star Light: Channel Scandinavian elegance with the Osby Star light decoration. The white metal frame is entwined with micro lights that radiate a cosy warm white glow.
TruGlow® Sculpted Pear Candle: Crafted from hand poured wax and with a flickering LED flame, they look just like real candles! Designed in a pale grey hue, the Sculpted Pear Candle gives a warm and cosy glow in your home.
How to Style a Restful Evening In:
- Layer Warm, Low Level Lighting: Soft lighting is the foundation of any restful setting. Mix table lamps, string lights and LED candles to build a gentle glow that wraps around the room. Scatter warm-white lights across bookshelves, consoles and window ledges to create pockets of ambience that make evenings feel instantly calmer.
- Create Comfort-Led Zones: Make relaxation feel intentional by carving out small zones tailored to how you unwind. A reading nook with a floor lamp and lanterns, a movie-watching corner filled with cushions, or a dining space sprinkled with candlelight for cosy comfort-food evenings. These small sanctuaries invite you to linger longer.
- Soft Colours: Especially during the darker months, tonal colours soften interiors. Add gentle textures and patterns, such as white cushions and soft pinstripes for a tactile and fresh feel throughout your space.
- Embrace Simple Rituals: January is about savouring the small things. Light candles as evening falls, prep a warm drink station for tea or hot chocolate, or enjoy slow dinners by soft light. These easy rituals elevate winter evenings and make staying in feel like a choice, not a compromise.
“January is all about slowing down and creating spaces that feel calming after the intensity of the festive season,” says Claire Bassett, Head of Product at Lights4Fun. “With our new collection, we wanted to help people turn quiet evenings at home into moments of true rest. Soft flickering candlelight, gentle micro LEDs and simple designs all come together to create that calm, comforting glow we crave at this time of year.”