Crystal and Salt Lamps: A Gentle Guide to Soft Evening Light

A lamp lets a stone glow from within. In the evening its warm light can make any room feel more like a sanctuary.

Three kinds of glow

Himalayan salt lamps give a warm amber or pink light. Selenite lamps glow a soft milky white. Gemstone lamps, such as amethyst, rose quartz, clear quartz and citrine trees, sparkle with the color of their stones.

Where to place a lamp

Try a bedside table for winding down, a reading nook, a meditation corner or a shelf near the entry so the home greets you with light. A dimmer helps you match the glow to the hour.

Simple care

Salt naturally draws moisture from the air. Keep salt lamps away from humid bathrooms, set them on a coaster, and wipe with a dry cloth.
Keep selenite dry. Dust it with a soft brush or dry cloth.
Check cords and bulbs from time to time and use the bulb size the lamp was made for.
Switch lamps off when you leave the house.

An evening light ritual

As the sun sets, switch off the bright overhead lights and turn on your lamp. Take three slow breaths and let the softer light mark the shift into evening.

More ideas for a calm home: create a meditation corner, crystals for a peaceful home and a seasonal altar refresh.

From the Infused Lights shop

Lamps that bring a stone's glow into the evening.