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Lighting trends 2026

Lights.co.uk presents lighting styles that will characterise our homes

Fulda, 4. November 2025 - Light is more than just a function: it reflects trends, creates emotions and shapes the atmosphere of entire rooms. The 2026 lighting trends show how much design, materiality and colour influence our attitude to life. From textile lampshades and shiny surfaces to clean minimalism, timeless classics and haptic Japandi design: Lights.co.uk presents the trends that will set the scene in our living spaces in the coming year - inspiring, emotional and timeless at the same time.

Textile lights: Cosiness to switch on

Fabrics such as linen, jute or cotton transform light into a soft, homely experience. Generous shades distribute light evenly and create islands of comfort. Whether in light natural tones or combined with darker accents: Textile lamps invite you to slow down and bring feel-good moments into your everyday life. They are perfect companions for living rooms, bedrooms or reading corners - wherever warmth, closeness and relaxation are required.

(1) Suspension lamp Libbie made of textile (10041972, Lindby) | (2) Arc lamp Helin made of textile (10042614, Lindby) | (3) Ceiling lamp Helin made of textile (10043495, Lindby) | (4) Floor lamp Juneta made of wood & textile (10040793, Lucande) | (5) Tradition floor lamp in polyester (10045910, Northern) | (6) Haldor pendant lamp in textile (10041806, Lindby) | (7) Tovina pendant lamp in textile (10040782, Lucande) | (8) Coquillage pendant lamp in linen (10043081, Market Set) | (9) Coquillage wall lamp in linen (10043086, Market Set) | (10) Asuka wall lamp in linen & iron (10046363, Markslöjd) | (11) Jimmy table lamp in textile & ceramic (10043122, Market Set) | (12) Flory table lamp in cotton & metal (10039240, PR Home) | (13) Libbie tripod floor lamp in textile (10041973, Lindby) | (14) Charleston floor lamp in textile & metal (6057191, Markslöjd) | ©Lights.co.uk

Glossy Surfaces: Glossy energy

Luminaires with high-gloss surfaces bring movement into the interior. In bold or pastel colors, they not only reflect light, but also moods - and create a lively, dynamic ambience. From shiny metal to colored plastic, they look like bright, cheerful ambassadors that bring energy into the room. Glossy surfaces make cheerful statements and stand for an optimistic feeling of living that immediately inspires.

(1) Tivra pendant light in green made of iron (10041931, Lindby) | (2) Panthella 250 LED pendant light made of plastic in coral red (10046816, Louis Poulsen) | (3) Ball Glass pendant light made of glass in cappuccino (10045821, Frandsen) | (4) Bell LED table lamp made of steel in light grey (10045869, Tom Dixon) | (5) Haipot pendant light in metal & glass in matcha green (10045479, Dyberg Larsen) | (6) Pop pendant light in green in metal (10046399, Markslöjd) | (7) Ejka mini pendant light in metal in pink (10037105, Dyberg Larsen) | (8) Plato pendant light in mustard yellow in steel (10044832, Luminex) | (9) Wall lamp Pop in brown made of iron (10046391, Markslöjd) | (10) Pendant light Genisy in mint green made of metal (10040725, Royaltech) | (11) Wall light Tilt in greige made of iron (10046372, Markslöjd) | (12) Hanging light Pop in greige made of iron (10046397, Markslöjd) | (13) Multi-Lite rechargeable table lamp in purple made of steel (10043162, Gubi) | (14) Pose LED table lamp in indigo made of plastic (10041745, Tom Dixon) | (15) Binic table lamp in pink made of ABS (3560024, Foscarini) | (16) Wells table lamp in green made of iron (10045011, PR Home) | ©Lights.co.uk

Minimalism: light in its purest form

Clear lines, simple geometries and a reduced colour palette from beige to brown to black: minimalist lights radiate calm and order. They are functionally sophisticated, often dimmable or equipped with practical extras such as a CCT function or adjustable spots. They are also available as salt and pepper shakers, illuminated vases or candle holders. This means they can be flexibly adapted to different requirements. Their clean designs without embellishments leave plenty of room for manoeuvre, so that rooms appear spacious and modern at the same time.

(1) LED pendant light Moto-Rise wood-coloured made of aluminium & acrylic (10017920, Pure) | (2) LED mirror lamp Kivana chrome-coloured made of aluminium & plastic (10020135, Lucande) | (3) Pepper shaker Pepper with LEDs (10042872, Lucande) | (4) LED ceiling lamp Isalin in black made of aluminium & acrylic (10041732, Lucande) | (5) LED rechargeable candle holder Lea in dark brown made of iron & plastic (10039335, Lucande) | (6) Wall lamp EASY LEFT in black made of aluminium & steel (10045351) | (7) LED rechargeable wall lamp Taro light gold-coloured made of plastic & metal (10046511, Briloner) | (8) LED pendant light Mahina in black made of aluminium (10045799, Sigor) | (9) LED pendant light Daelor in black made of metal (10043439, Lucande) | (10) Pendant light Look gold-coloured made of metal (10046294, Ideallux) | (11) Table lamp Lennes in beige made of glass & iron (10030581, Lindby) | (12) Table lamp FJ Elements in black made of aluminium & steel (10047213, Louis Poulsen) | (13) LED table lamp Lunari in beige made of aluminium (10045788, Sigor) | (14) LED floor lamp Teide in black made of aluminium & steel (10046332, Orion) | (15) Floor lamp Foligno in black made of textile & steel (10046409, Eglo Stars of Light) | ©Lights.co.uk

Contemporary elegance: must-have cult classics

Cult classics with colours and materials such as chrome, gold nuances, marble or travertine embody durability and timeless beauty. These lights are not short-lived trends, but pieces that will remain relevant for decades. With refined silhouettes and balanced proportions, they combine understatement with subtle elegance. Whether in minimalist or eclectic interiors, timeless design icons give every room an aura of style and sophistication with must-haves that never go out of fashion.

(1) Norvik black-grey metal floor lamp (10041754, Lindby) | (2) Along chrome-coloured LED rechargeable table lamp made of metal & brass (10045747, Dyberg Larsen) | (3) Natalia gold-coloured ceiling lamp made of glass & steel (10043483) | (4) Fjora white/chrome LED table lamp made of glass & metal (10044034, Lindby) | (5) Breccia Pernice table lamp in red & white made of marble & plastic (10023102, New Works) | (6) Pluto wall light in black & white made of aluminium & glass (3006903, Eco-Light) | (7) Bao wall light gold-coloured & white made of metal & glass (10041333, Maytoni) | (8) Valisa gold-coloured ceiling light made of glass & iron (10025796, Lindby) | (9) Milford opal white pendant light made of metal & glass (10003740, Nordlux) | (10) Doroteo amber LED pendant light made of glass (10030654, Lindby) | (11) Lusso white LED wall light made of marble (10025310, Viokef) | (12) Branford table lamp in beige made of metal & stone (10041888, Lindby) | (13) Starlight LED arc table lamp in chrome white made of metal & marble (10045493, Dyberg Larsen) | (14) Pantop table lamp in metallic matt (10004604, Verpan) | (15) Alverton arc lamp in white & nickel made of metal & glass (10042609, Lindby) | ©Lights.co.uk

Raw Japandi: grounding through naturalness

Raw Japandi combines the clarity of Scandinavian design with the tranquillity of Japanese aesthetics - minimalist, close to nature and tactile. Lights made of plaster, lava or natural stone, finely woven rattan, handmade paper or dark wood invite you to feel and experience surfaces. The focus is on materials with large pores and grains, a coarse weave structure and recognisable unevenness, which go hand in hand with traditional craftsmanship in the manufacturing process. Earthy tones, soft textures and organic shapes bring zen moments into the home. This trend stands for mindfulness, authenticity and a way of living that balances us internally.

(1) Harmony pendant light in natural jute made of steel & textile (10026683, TK Lighting) | (2) Yaelle floor lamp, wood-coloured made of rattan & metal (10012887, Lindby) | (3) Spin S hanging light in grey made of metal & paper (10037275, Dyberg Larsen) | (4) Rebound LED table lamp in brown made of brass & leather (10012174, Carpyen) | (5) Mendoza pendant light in natural bamboo & iron (10045683, Good & Mojo) | (6) Duo pendant light in light brown & rust made of textile & steel (10026656, TK Lighting) | (7) Colja wall light in beige made of plaster (10031104, Lindby) | (8) Costas pendant light in black & brown made of rattan & steel (3505553, Faro Barcelona) | (9) Pendant light Davella in wood made of bamboo (10041898, Lindby) | (10) Table lamp Kirstan in glass & stone in beige (10030913, Lindby) | (11) Pendant light Clarine in wood made of lacquered metal (10041750, Lindby) | (12) Table lamp Magritt in stone and iron in beige (10030914, Lindby) | (13) Table lamp Common Table in red and white made of steel and rice paper (10003277, Hay) | (14) Floor lamp Kimiko, wood-coloured made of wood & paper (10041974, Lindby) | (15) Floor lamp Jorvan in cream made of wood & linen (10042612, Lucande) | ©Lights.co.uk

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