5. Battery-powered, bright LED picture light

Next on our list of under-$50 room staples is this lighting from Amazon, which is a go-to among interior designers. Like sconces and gallery lights, this type of lighting makes a huge difference in adding ambiance to a dark room without having electrical work done.

The picture light’s arm and light tube can be rotated 180° to adjust the lighting direction. The light arm is made of aluminum, and the light tubes and base are made of plastic.

The light picture is very easy to mount with the provided screws. It’s a good choice for lighting up your pictures, mirror, paintings, artwork, dart board, etc.

Keep reading to discover other under-$50 room staples!