Creature comforts

Kick back and take a break – you deserve it.

PHILIPS SIGNE TABLE LIGHT

This striking table lamp connects to your Hue Bridge. It enables you to cast 16 million different colours on the wall as well as bathe your space in warm white light, and thanks to a recent software update you can now synchronise your Hue coloured lights and bulbs with your Spotify music for effects ranging from the subtle to the spectacular. $269, philips-hue.com

LUMIE HALO SAD LAMP

Most Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) lamps look very clinical, but Lumie’s latest doubles as a decorative light thanks to its copper reflector and its touch-controlled colour temperature and brightness. The SAD light delivers 10,000 lux intensity at 20cm and warm light in evening mode. It can be a bit hard to get in Australia, but it’s worth the effort. $774, lumie.com

HOMEDICS SHIATSUMAX 2.0

Feeling like you’re clenching every muscle that can possibly be clenched? Unwind with a powerful and relaxing shiatsu massage from this excellent chair cover with 14 massage programmes. It has adjustable rollers and shiatsu massage heads to really work those muscles, and there’s vibration for your upper legs and thighs. $599, homedics.com.au

BEURER FM90 FOOT MASSAGER

If you’ve been pounding the pavements shopping like you’re Santa, this will give your feet a treat when you get home. Beurer’s FM90 foot massager is a wonderful device with three ways to delight your digits: shiatsu massage, heat and air compression to hug your heels and toes. It’s ideal for tired toes or warming up after a wintry walk. $299, beurer.com

DYSON PURIFIER HOT+COOL

If you suffer from allergies, Dyson’s premium fan/heater combination is for you: it’s an air purifier as well as a heater, capable of trapping 99.95% of pollutants. It’s fully HEPA13 certified and Dyson’s trademark airflow expertise means it’s capable of cleaning even very large rooms despite its relatively small dimensions. $899, dyson.com.au