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Livingetc
Linda Clayton

10 Lighting Trends That Will Take Over Homes in 2026 — The Bright Ideas Shaping the Year Ahead

Dining table and chairs with burgundy walls and light fitting.

Is there anything more satisfying than discovering your perfect light? The one that lifts your mood every time you clock it, elevates the space, and, of course, illuminates with perfection. As we hurtle towards 2026, how we light our homes is increasingly becoming not just a question of function, but a powerful tool for injecting mood, color, and decorative storytelling.

Before we dive into what’s hot for next year, let’s get one thing straight — great lighting always begins by establishing how to plan your home lighting scheme. Layered schemes that balance ambient, task, and accent lighting are your foundation. Once that’s nailed, you can start breaking rules and playing with the fun stuff like the form, finish, and overall fabulousness of your fittings.

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