Popular Trends in Decorative Lighting

Throughout 2024 so far we have seen a number of different decorative lighting trends take the stage, with many expected to come into the spotlight (no pun intended!) Both functionality and sustainability in the lighting design of homes has thus far been one of the most popular trends and we suspect for that to continue through 2024 and beyond. The need for an efficient use of space that we saw emerging off the back of the pandemic is still as prevalent now, with trends leaning towards compact and multi purpose deigns. In this blog, we explore some popular trends in decorative lighting focusing in on those pieces that have become an integral part of interior design throughout recent years.

It is no secret that a lighting piece is a hugely important element of ones home and can in fact make or break the design and feel of a space. The benefit is, unlike bigger pieces of furniture, or a whole colour scheme, lighting pieces are easier to swap and change, making the subject of emerging popular trends a really exciting topic to discuss. Let’s explore some of the popular trends at the moment.

Popular Trends in Decorative Lighting

1. Layered Lighting

Creating a layered lighting plan is a greatly popular trend in decorative lighting at the moment and something that can simply elevate a space. Whether it is layering colours or styles, layered lighting is a great way to achieve ambience in your home. With a layered lighting design you also have the creative elbow room to incorporate floor lamps and table lamps, stepping away from the more conventional overhead lighting.

Lamps for both tables and floors are also a popular trend in decorative lighting and so encompassing these pieces in your layered lighting plan can be a simple way to elevate a room and make your lighting more trendy.

2. Natural Fabrics

Popular trends in lighting are currently leaning more toward natural finishes. Incorporating soft lighting tones, natural fabrics and natural materials. The benefits of natural lighting go much beyond aesthetics, it can also have a huge positive impact on your health too.

Replicating the feeling of nature within your home is a popular lighting trend in the pursuit of sustainability and wanting to gain a closer connection to the environment.

3. Organic Shapes

Following on from the theme of nature, another popular lighting trend is organic shapes. The natural feel goes beyond the lights and material of the fitting but also includes the shapes.

We see many home owners leaning more toward a biophillic design in their homes. This desire to be closer to nature has introduced more organic shapes in lighting. Many designers are replicating elements from nature, including organic shapes in to their lighting plans. Organic shapes mimic the flowing of water or the silhouette of a mountain range for example.

4. Sculptural Pieces

Another popular trend in decorative lighting is to include sculptural pieces of lighting that become a focal point of the interior design. Adding beautiful statements in your lighting plan can achieve not only functionality but beauty into your spaces.

Incorporating sculptural pieces such as a pendant light or a floor lamp that draws attention, this popular trend in decorative lighting effortlessly becomes a centrepiece and conversation starter in your home.

5. Colourful Collections

Popular trends in interior design are taking a step away from minimalism, with more people injecting colour and bold designs into their homes. Decorative lighting has taken a turn in recent years, with pieces reflecting homeowners individuality and authentic. Spaces are being transformed with decorative lighting pieces rich in colour and bold in style.

Using a mix of light sources in a space, embodying different styles and colours are a popular trend in decorative lighting, transforming your unique spaces.

Decorative Lighting At Searchlight Electric

Searchlight Electric is a trade lighting supplier that designs and manufactures high-quality wholesale lighting products.

Our knowledge and expertise means we can not only offer some beautiful lighting pieces but we can also advise on popular trends in decorative lighting. To learn more about popular trends, feel free to reach out to a member of our team.