It all began with a frustrating dinner on our terrace.

The frustration of hunting for extension leads, wrestling with tangled cables and depending on plug sockets to create the perfect ambience. A situation so many homes face every day.

That summer evening, as the candles blew out in the wind and cables ruined the look of the table, an idea was born: lighting that follows you, rather than holding you back.

We wanted to add small, elegant, portable and affordable lights. But we quickly discovered that traditional solutions simply didn't work.

Why?

1. They're complicated to install. You need electrical work, holes drilled in the wall and cables run through. And if you're renting, say goodbye to your deposit.
2. They rely on fixed switches. Getting up in complete darkness to find the switch makes no sense. Especially with guests over or a baby asleep.
3. They're expensive and inflexible. Between electrics, installation and materials, the budget spirals. And if you move, you start from scratch. All that money wasted.

The search for real alternatives led to a range of genuinely practical lighting products. Starting with simple, functional and affordable options that make a difference to everyday life.

Today, Eclara is a UK company: Eclara LTD, registered in England and Wales. We deliver free across the UK, usually within 4–8 working days, with 30-day returns and a one-year warranty on every lamp. We also light restaurants, bars, hotels and spas: see our trade page.