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VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE – Designing the Perfect Date Night Atmosphere with Philips Hue Lighting
Valentine’s Day shopping can feel like a minefield. Flowers fade, chocolates disappear, and novelty gifts are usually forgotten by the end of the week. That’s why this year, Heart London Magazine is recommending something a little different, a Valentine’s gift that lasts far longer than a single evening, Philips Hue smart lighting.
If you’re looking for a gift that feels thoughtful rather than predictable, the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is a brilliant place to start. Designed to sit neatly behind a 55” to 65” TV, it floods the wall with soft, reactive colour that follows whatever is on screen. Films instantly feel more immersive, and even a simple box set becomes a shared experience. As a Valentine’s gift, it’s perfect for couples who love their nights in as much as their nights out.
What makes it especially romantic is how personal you can make it. Through the app, you can soften the brightness, slow the movement of the colours and create a warm, intimate glow that suits the mood. Add in the Spotify integration, and the lights move gently with your music, an unexpectedly lovely touch for dinner at home or a quiet dance in the living room. It’s a gift that doesn’t shout, but it definitely impresses.
Alongside it, we’re also recommending the Hue Go Portable Lamp as one of our favourite Valentine’s gifts this year. This is the kind of present that feels small but thoughtful. Cordless, rechargeable and easy to carry, it’s like giving someone their own piece of candlelight. Place it on a bedside table, in the middle of a dinner table, or take it outside on a mild evening, wherever it goes, the mood follows.
With over 16 million colours and a range of soft lighting effects, the Hue Go lets you tailor the atmosphere to the moment. Warm and cosy for winding down, playful and colourful for a weekend in, calm and gentle for late-night conversations. It’s practical, beautiful, and surprisingly romantic.
From a gifting point of view, that’s what we love most about Philips Hue. This isn’t a present that gets used once and put away. It becomes part of everyday life, better evenings, cosier mornings, more relaxed weekends. Every time the lights come on, it’s a quiet reminder of the person who gave it.
So if you’re searching for a Valentine’s gift that feels personal, thoughtful and genuinely useful, our recommendation is clear.
Give light.
Give atmosphere.
Give moments that last long after Valentine’s Day is over.
Philips Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip 55 inch £169.99 from Philips Hue
Phillips Hue Go Portable Lamp £139.99 from Philips Hue
Heart London Magazine 