LIGHTING
If you really want to elevate the look of your home, inside or out, lighting is key… and the Philips Hue range remains our perky pick
PHILIPS HUE GO
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Accent lights easily add ambience to a living
space.
They’re most useful to highlight architectural features like an alcove or bookshelves, or you can use one to show off a picture. Put simply, they can generate an instant atmosphere –and they’re one of the most effective ways to use smart lighting.
That’s certainly where the Hue Go portable accent light comes into its own. While its 6W bulb with 520 lumens definitely isn’t the brightest, it makes up for this in flexibility: the in-built battery means it can be taken to different rooms while it’s on. Battery life isn’t stunning –you’ll get a mere 2.5hrs at full brightness –but you can extend this significantly with less showy light settings, with 18hrs possible if you choose the flickering candlelight effect.