Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons
Modular smart lighting panels with a wood-grain veneer that look like decor when turned off.
Price
£150.67
Editorial rating
4.0 / 5
Last price check
23/01/2026 13:57
Part of the weekly drop
Best Of Smart Health And Home: Connected Scales, Ambient Lighting, And Portable Espresso | Vol. 7
This product was featured in Vol. 07, alongside other human-picked finds with the same slightly obsessive editorial energy.
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
We usually find RGB gamer lights about as tasteful as a neon sign in a library, but these managed to sneak onto the list. They are the 'grown-up' version of the flashing tiles you see on Twitch streams.
By wrapping the tech in a wood-grain veneer, Nanoleaf has created something that actually looks like furniture when it's switched off.
It's a clever attempt to bridge the gap between 'smart home enthusiast' and 'person who owns actual books'.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- Ambient Glow: The light is tunable white (cool to warm), creating a genuinely cosy, fireplace-like atmosphere.
- Decor First: When off, they just look like a geometric wooden art installation. No ugly black plastic squares.
The Clever Part
- Music Sync: Watching the lights ripple in time to jazz is surprisingly relaxing (and only slightly hypnotic).
- Touch Reactive: You can tap them to turn them on or trigger scenes. It feels very Star Trek.
The Fine Print
- The 'Wood': Let's be honest, it's plastic that "looks" like wood. Up close, the illusion wavers slightly.
- Adhesion Anxiety: Prepare to pray to the gods of double-sided tape that these don't peel your plaster off.
The Reality Check
- The Cables: Hiding the power cable hanging from a piece of 'wall art' is a logistical nightmare they never show in the promo photos.
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