It's funny how trends work. I'll see something I think is impossibly chic and, as I so often do, show it to my mum, expecting to receive her stamp of approval, and instead I'm met with, "That's the kind of rubbish I grew up with," which is a phrase I've heard more than once. But what strikes her as a reminder of her own parents' original home decor is, to me, the height of style. We've bickered over onyx bowls and shag pile carpets, and now, the most recent addition, textured glass light fittings.
I'm not the only one to have this experience, either. Designer David Hicks tells me, "I remember showing pieces to clients years ago and being asked why they would pay so much for something they remembered seeing in their grandparents’ house". But while some may take longer to get on board, the designers are always ahead of the curve. Having emerged as one of the biggest lighting trends of this year, these gently textured, Murano-esque lights are hard to ignore. From luxury design brands to high-street favorites, you'll find some version of this retro light style. Whether it's a dramatic, tiered chandelier or a subtly speckled table lamp, there's an interpretation for everyone.
