Experts Predict These 7 Lighting Trends Will Be Huge in 2025

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When it comes to decorating, there’s a plethora of furnishings that come to mind to invest in first, from plush sofas and accent chairs to window treatments and antiques. Lighting tends to fall down lower on the list—but we will be the first ones to tell you that it should be at the top.

Rather than a finishing touch, lighting sets the mood and atmosphere of the entire room, calling out to people to come on in and revel in the glow. Choosing the right lighting fixtures can be challenging because they need to serve a functional purpose by illuminating the room effectively, while also being aesthetically pleasing enough to impress guests and make them wonder where you got it.

Luckily, there are a few lighting trends emerging this year that are proving to be great inspiration for those looking for a decorating refresh. Renee Killian-Dawson, founder of British-American design studio of Killian-Dawson, notes there’s a growing emphasis on individuality in lighting design, leading to much more layered and artistic fixtures hitting the market. She says, “We are seeing more color, more pattern, greater individuality, and this really excites us because we are all about individuality and creativity in design.”

From the rise of portable lighting to unique shades, experts predict that these trends will be everywhere in 2025 and beyond.

Artful Glass

Glass took center stage at Milan Design Week and High Point Market with brands launching colorful and glamorous lighting designs that prove this bold material is anything but delicate. VERANDA Style Director Rachael Rummel notes that these one-of-a-kind fixtures feel like dazzling jewelry pieces in a room.

Rummel says, “The lighting debuts at High Point this spring were focused on craft. Whether it was aged mercury glass from Visual Comfort, beautiful colored glass from the Italian island of Murano from Wildwood’s new lighting collection, or smoky glass in ombre-like gradations from Arteriors, there were special techniques in this sector shining through at many showrooms.”

Bayridge XL Pendant

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Elevated Portable Lighting

Rechargeable lighting is slowly becoming the new normal in design, and there’s been a delightful mix of playful yet chic portable options making bright debuts at Salone del Mobile and High Point Market. Designer Issey Miyake bridged the gap between fashion and interior design during Milan Fashion Week by debuting O-Series portable lights made in collaboration with Japanese manufacturer Ambientec. Meanwhile, at High Point Market, Visual Comfort introduced a solid glass portable lamp that lights from within from a metal base.

Beryl 17 Tapered Table Lamp

$2286.00 at visualcomfort.com

Bespoke Shades

What’s a table lamp without a chic shade? Jo Plant, head of design and production at Pooky, notes that lampshades have the power to elevate not only the lamp base but the entire room. She says, “Lampshades are such an immediate way to change the look and feel of your interior space, even changing the shades on your wall lights has a big effect.”

In the lighting market, our editors are seeing brands move into offering more colorful and playfully patterned shades. Currey & Co. debuted a wide range of bespoke shades for chandeliers, sconces, and lamps, all designed to complement their newest fixture launches, at High Point. Meanwhile, Pooky and Killian-Dawson have teamed up to release a collection of block print shades in statement-making colors such as raspberry, petal, seafoam, and soft blue.

Milford Hexagon Check Shade in Raspberry

$135.00 at pooky.com

Outdoor Elegance

Plant highlights that one of the most notable lighting trends for 2025 is unfolding outdoors. She explains, “People are considering the garden as an outside room, so they’re giving more thought to how they light it for maximum use and the styles of lighting they prefer.”

In recent years, rechargeable lamps and solar-powered lanterns have been popular choices for outdoor spaces. However, the trend is evolving, with homeowners now opting for organic shades and fixtures that seamlessly blend indoor aesthetics with outdoor durability. Plant also notes that many consumers are transforming outdoor wall and ceiling fixtures with “basket shades and even regular fabric lampshades to create fun and individual outdoor spaces just like their interiors.”

Pacifica Outdoor Pendant

558.00 at serenaandlily.com

Rattan and Other Natural Materials

Nature has long inspired lighting design with the lush foliage detailed in intricate metalwork and vine-like shapes. We continue to see nature-inspired motifs hitting the market with some turning to the sea and sky for inspiration, but Plant notes we are seeing nature influence lighting design in more subtle ways from the materials being used to the colors we’re seeing.

She says that more “pared-back” looks are making waves in design with “lighting using soft natural materials such as palm, rattan or seagrass.” She adds, “This calm and neutral palette is restful and looks great opening out to a garden space.”

Abaca and rattan continue to have a major moment often used to create softer yet still striking pendant lights and floor lamps, showcased in Cortney Bishop’s new line for Hudson Valley Lighting.

Hayworth Woven Chandelier

$2856.00 at anthropologie.com

A Touch of Midcentury

Our editors are also noticing midcentury-inspired lighting making waves at markets around the world. The sculptural shapes feel like works of art in their own right while evoking a sense of familiarity and comfort. Plus, today’s iterations take an organic approach, featuring dark wood bases and nature-inspired colors that give these motifs a fresh, modern feel. Of course, if you want to truly embrace the retro midcentury look, a vintage Arco floor lamp or a colorful Louis Poulsen pendant will always remain timeless.

Torno Desk Lamp

1050.00 at 1stdibs.com

Alabaster Lighting

Both our editors and design expert can’t stop talking about the alabaster lighting fixtures hitting the market. Plant notes that this material works well in rooms featuring the popular rich browns, burgundies, and otherworldly blues of today offering these spaces “a beautiful, soft, ambient glow.” The mineral-material also adds an unexpected earthy touch that grounds any more traditional pieces in a room.

Windham Alabaster Sconce

299.00 at potterybarn.com

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