INTERIOR TRENDS
Abbeygate Lighting abbeygatelighting.co.uk Stockists
Chaunceys Timber Flooring chauncey.co.uk
Glasswells glasswells.co.uk
Hug Rug hugrug.co.uk
Iliv iliv.co.uk
KES Lighting & Home keslighting.co.uk
Sims Hilditch simshilditch.com
Urbane Living urbaneliving.co.uk
FIGHT THE DARKNESS Draw inspiration from Glasswells (below left), Sims Hilditch (below right) and KES Lighting & Home (its Hinkley Spyre six-light chandelier pictured above) to illuminate your home spaces
of function and feeling,” comments Sarah Gooch from East Anglian lighting expert, Abbeygate Lighting. “Sculptural fixtures glow like quiet centrepieces, casting warmth, shadow and emotion throughout a space. More than illumination, these pieces create atmosphere, guiding how rooms are lived in and felt, and turning everyday moments into something intentionally beautiful.” Increasingly, lighting design is about incorporating natural materials and organic forms, marking a shift towards warmer, more tactile materials that bring depth and texture to a room. Try adding organic,
space dividers, to frame cosy nooks or to introduce a layer of texture and opulence through sumptuous fabrics. When chosen thoughtfully, they merge form and function beautifully, transforming the atmosphere of a room while adding a welcome sense of theatre and intimacy.” Bright ideas Finally, a widely cited trend among design doyens for 2026 is statement lighting, as artful illumination moves beyond pure function to become a sculptural, focal feature in a home. “Statement lighting is the soul of the home – an artful balance
earthy materials such as rattan, wood and linen shades to introduce a softer, more natural feel to spaces, suggests James Kendall, operations director at KES Lighting & Home. Elsewhere, British studio Sims Hilditch is adding architectural drama via clever lighting design. As founder Emma notes: “A layered lighting scheme creates drama and atmosphere. I always start from the ceiling and work downwards: a statement pendant acts as a striking focal point, while wall sconces at eye level provide a soft and inviting glow. Floor or table lamps enhance cosy reading nooks and, for a contemporary edge, up-lighting beams, chimney breasts and doorways adds architectural drama.” So, with a little help from this magic ingredient to tie everything together, your home is guaranteed to look bang on trend for the year ahead.
Artful illumination moves beyond pure function to become a sculptural, focal feature in a home
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