IKEA's iconic 'donut' lamp has had a glow-up – here are the 5 coolest features, with insights from a brand exec

The 'donut' lamp is one of IKEA's best-selling and most popular homeware products. This year, it's had a glow-up, adding extra functionality that the brand hopes will make it even more user-friendly and versatile. I fell instantly in love with the new-look VARMBLIXT donut lamp when I had a chance to check it out at CES.

I wanted to find out more, so I caught up with David Granath, Range Manager for Lighting and Home Electronics at IKEA of Sweden, for a deep-dive into the new features. Here's a run-down of the upgrades, with behind-the-scenes insights…

1. It changes color

The most immediately noticeable change is that the new donut lamp can change color. For this aspect, IKEA worked with Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis, and there's a massive range of color options to choose from.