{"title":"Cordless \u0026 Plug-In Lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery fixture in this collection installs without an electrician.\u003c\/strong\u003e No junction box, no permit, no opening a wall. Two screws, or a hook and a cord, or a bracket and a battery. That's the whole organising idea — and given how much Canadian housing is rental or strata, it covers more people than the category's size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe three routes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fixture mounts to a wall or hangs from a hook and runs a cord to a standard outlet. Full brightness, never needs charging, and most include a paintable cord cover or an inline switch. The compromise is a visible cord — solvable, but present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e A built-in lithium cell, charged over USB-C. Typically \u003cstrong\u003etwo to six weeks per charge\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sconce, a week or more on a table lamp. No cord at all, and the fixture lifts off its bracket for charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery-operated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes AAs or AAAs. Simple, but brightness fades as the cells drain and you're buying batteries indefinitely. Worth it only where you'll rarely reach the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat each solves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rental where you can't touch the wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two screw holes, patched in five minutes at move-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA condo where the board won't approve electrical work\u003c\/strong\u003e — or where you'd rather not ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bedside table with no outlet behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e, common in older housing and otherwise expensive to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dining table, a bookshelf, a bathroom counter, a balcony\u003c\/strong\u003e — surfaces that were never given a plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wall where hardwiring would cost $300 to $600 per location\u003c\/strong\u003e before you've bought the fixture. That's the going rate in most Canadian cities for opening drywall, running cable, patching and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking a cord look intentional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cord is the only real objection to plug-in fixtures, and it's a solved problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaintable cord covers\u003c\/strong\u003e run down the wall to the outlet. Painted to match, they read as trim and disappear within a day of living with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric-wrapped or braided cords\u003c\/strong\u003e look deliberate rather than temporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a swag pendant, use two hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e — one where the fixture hangs, one near the wall where the cord turns down. That clean diagonal is the difference between a swag and a mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd buy length. Measure the full path and add a foot; a cord pulled tight is the most obvious tell there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check on rechargeable models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime at the brightness you'll actually use\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturers quote the lowest setting, and full output is often a third of that number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA magnetic or clip bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the fixture lifts off in one motion rather than needing a screwdriver every charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA remote or timer\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what makes a pair beside a bed genuinely usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Canadian company that has read a lease clause about drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really install these without an electrician?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plug-in fixtures need a screw and an outlet; rechargeable ones need only a bracket. No junction box, no wiring, no permit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do rechargeable fixtures last per charge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to six weeks for a sconce, a week or more for a table lamp, at normal evening brightness. Full output is considerably shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I hide a plug-in cord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paintable cord cover down the wall to the outlet. Painted to match, it reads as trim. Many fixtures also use fabric-wrapped cords that look intentional on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these bright enough to be real lights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug-in fixtures are, since they run on mains power. Rechargeable models vary a lot — check the lumen rating rather than assuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they damage a rental wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo screw holes, patched and painted in a few minutes. Considerably less than the alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I install cordless and plug-in lighting without an electrician?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Plug-in fixtures need a screw and an outlet; rechargeable ones need only a bracket. No junction box, no wiring, no permit.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long do rechargeable light fixtures last per charge?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Two to six weeks for a sconce, a week or more for a table lamp, at normal evening brightness. 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