Home Lighting Trends: How to style the most popular lighting trends
Lighting, more than ever, is central to stylish home designs. It has the power to elevate and inspire any setting, transforming your living space into a multi-purpose haven that reflects your unique style and requirements.
At Dusk Lighting, we believe that lights should never be an afterthought. They are the style secrets that designers harness to inject life into landscapes, and they can also impact the rest of your home design, from the colour of your walls and fluffy rugs to your wall art, ornaments and everything in between.
With so many lighting ideas and styles available, choosing good lighting for your home can take time and effort. That's why we've created the Lighting Inspiration Hub here at Dusk Lighting to help. Here, we've covered the most current lighting trends and how to style them to beautifully brighten, enhance, and transform your living space!
Warm finishes
Bringing warmth and elegance in equal measure, warm metal lights are one of the most on-trend lighting styles. They are a welcome alternative to silver and stainless steel lights, providing a glamorous escape from today's metal-inspired landscape and the world of mobiles, laptops, and technology.
Warm metal lights were a popular lighting trend in the seventies, but their sophisticated and hospitable feel has seen them come back time and time again. Today's wave of these popular light fixtures comes in various styles and nuances, offering more style potential than any of their predecessors. Below, we've covered the three most popular warm metal lighting trends and how to incorporate them into your home.
Copper lights
Featuring warm, contemporary tones, copper lights are a timeless lighting trend. They come in various styles, including brushed and polished finishes, and offer a glamorous glow made to stand out.
You can style copper lights to complement an array of home themes and colours, including pinks, greens, blues, and oranges. Pair copper lights with natural materials such as wood or marble for a sophisticated environment. Or, if you're designing an industrial-themed space, style these warm metal fixtures with manmade materials such as concrete and enjoy a cool, contemporary effect. The choice is yours!
Black and gold light pairings
The black and gold design trend is here to stay. Effortlessly sleek and stylish, this versatile colour combination complements various base colours, making it an apt choice for dining room themes and interiors.
Whether you choose an elegant array of black wall lights or a statement duo of gold table lamps, black and gold lighting will make your living space look and feel luxurious.
Brass lights
With its antique-inspired character and simplistic finish, brass adds a magnificent element to any lighting fixture. You can style brass lights to suit various interiors, from contemporary homes with industrial-themed settings to vintage-inspired spaces.
What's more, brass lighting fixtures are as versatile as trendy and can be paired with various materials, such as wood, concrete or glass, for a stylish industrial finish. Combine brass lighting with dark blue or green walls for a decadent designer touch, or instil a retro charm into your kitchen by matching it with gold fixtures and fittings.
Pendant Lighting
Pendant lights garnered particular attention in 2021, and their popularity has snowballed. A designer favourite, this on-trend lighting style is suitable for various interiors and rooms, including bedrooms, dining rooms, and living rooms.
Install a trio of three rise-and-fall pendant lights above your breakfast bar or dining table for a sophisticated statement that instils symmetry into your home, or find the perfect pair of pendants to create a decorative centrepiece in your living room or bedroom.
However you style them, pendant lights will beautifully brighten your home, injecting balance and beauty in a timelessly elegant manner.
Geometric Designs
Geometric lights, including open cage-style lights with exposed bulbs, are an ever-popular lighting trend. Boasting bold lines and angular shapes, this on-trend lighting style goes hand in hand with industrial-inspired interiors and is popularly enjoyed in matt black, chrome, gold and white shades.
Geometric pendant lights instantly modernise any interior, and you can easily style them with matching accessories and trims to create a contemporary, cohesive look. They are made to stand out and, whether installed in your kitchen or hallway, will become an artistic focal point that oozes glamour and sophistication.
Pair open-cage lights with designer light bulbs to instantly put your home in the spotlight. Our collection offers an array of boundary-pushing designs, from XXL light bulbs to LED designer bulbs in unique shapes and styles.
Smoked Glass Lights
The perfect blend of lighting and atmosphere, smoked glass lights are one of the most sought-after home lighting trends. Their intimate finishes and artful designs are the perfect way to transform any space into a romantic, dusky sanctuary to relax and unwind in.
Many people look to transform their homes into charming landscapes and dream-like getaways, and smoked glass lights are the perfect lighting style to suit that aesthetic.
Our smoked glass pendant lighting collection has garnered lots of attention, featuring chrome globe pendants and transparent droplet designs. Pair with cool grey themes and concrete for an on-trend industrial look or with wooden materials to provide a warm, contemporary look.
Art Nouveau lights
Daringly unique, art nouveau lighting styles are endlessly stylish. They challenge the boundaries of your interior design, boasting bold colours, brilliant textures, and elegant shapes. Whether enjoyed subtly on the sidelines of your interior or placed centre stage, these eye-catching designs will bring any home into the spotlight.
Our Tiffany lights are an easy way to enjoy art nouveau-style lights. Grab the attention of your guests with a textured glass floor lamp in your living room, or add a subtle yet brilliantly coloured dragonfly mosaic design to your ceiling for a romantic glow that bursts with character!
Bold centrepieces
Bold lights are like jewellery for your ceiling. They are glittering conversation starters designed to stand out and beautiful focal points that draw attention effortlessly.
At Dusk Lighting, we offer a fantastic selection of bold ceiling lights, from glamorous chandeliers that set the mood of your space to semi-flush ceiling lights in an array of modern finishes.
Even if you've got a small space to work with, don't be afraid to go big and bold. Smaller spaces can still take large bold pieces; all that's required is to rein in some of your other design elements, so you don't overcrowd your space!
Sculptural floor and table lamps
The perfect fusion of light and creativity, sculptural floor and table lamps pique interest even when turned off. They come in various shapes, from bubbles to clouds to artistic images and silhouettes, perfect for injecting charm and character into your interior.
Bring your console table or sideboard to life with a beautiful duo of table lamps, or frame large pieces of furniture, such as your bed or sofa, with floor lamps. Whether you want to relight a forgotten corner of your living room or create the perfect reading nook, sculptural floor and table lamps are a glamorous way to bring your interior to life.
Cottagecore
Characterised by botanical prints, vintage rugs and dried flowers, cottagecore is a quirky romanticisation of English countryside living. It boasts a sense of escapism most often encountered in fairytales and is a popular choice for those looking to create a rustic warmth in their homes.
Though cottagecore is one of the newest lighting design trends, there is already a noticeable shift towards this aesthetic, with people opting for delicate table lamps, whimsical string lights and sustainable furnishings. To incorporate cottagecore lighting into your home, opt for subtle fixtures with wooden accents or statement wooden lights. Wicker designs are also popular, inspiring a tranquil setting and weekend getaway feel.
Looking for more cottagecore home lighting inspiration? An eye-catching centrepiece, such as one of our wooden chandeliers, is an effortless way to enjoy this trend whilst creating a cosy, rustic feel in your home.
Bring the outside in
Not everyone has a garden or balcony; however, this new lighting trend helps people inject nature into their living space whilst enjoying style and function in equal measures.
Opt for concrete lighting to create a contemporary look or wooden lights for calm and serenity. However you style them, earth-inspired lights provide an elegant escape from our busy lives and look great in any setting!
You can pair these natural-styled lights with various colour schemes, from lavish emeralds to rich purples, making it a wonderful choice for all interiors.
Minimalistic lights
Sleek and stylish, minimalistic lights are one of the hottest lighting trends, particularly when it comes to modern bathroom lighting. They create an effortlessly high-end look, whether styled as the main lighting source or accents to your flooring, ceiling, or mirror,
Downlights and recessed ceiling lights are stylish ways to enjoy this lighting trend. They are available in a range of glossy finishes, perfect for decorating your bathroom or kitchen. With their simple shapes and clean lines, these subtle yet stylish lights will impact any interior.
Ornamental lights
Ornamental lights are about making a statement. They are points of decoration that double up as artwork, and you can use them to inject life, sophistication and excitement into the landscape of your interior.
Our lighting collections are full of on-trend decorative styles, boasting unique texture, colour, and shape options. We also stock a brilliant selection of funky lights, including animal-themed lights, holographic designs, and swirl-shaped table lamps, perfect for adding charm and character to any interior!
Neon lights
Characterised by bright colours and contemporary shapes, neon lights allow you to enjoy the experience of art in your home with a flick of a switch. They are one of the most popular lighting trends, creating a bustling nighttime glow in any room and bursting with decadent style and stimulating tones.
Nothing steals attention like the daring glow of a neon light, making this one of the most fashionable lighting trends for those who want to make a statement. Choose a playful phrase or symbol style design and instantly add a dash of modernity to your interior.
Get Inspired with Dusk Lighting
Whether updating your bedroom, kitchen, or office space, you can shop all the latest lighting trends in our collections. We stock styles to suit every room and interior, so we're confident you'll find the perfect lights to suit your home at Dusk Lighting.
Need help creating the perfect lighting scheme? We've also covered ideas for lighting every room in your home, from essential light fittings to how to use atmospheric, decorative, and task lighting to perfectly illuminate your living space.
