Lighting Trends Defining Homes in 2025

James Kendall, Operations Director at KES Lighting & Home, shares the key lighting trends shaping homes this year.

Layered Lighting

The way we use lighting continues to evolve, with layered schemes becoming more important than ever. One central fitting is no longer enough to create atmosphere or meet the demands of modern living. A thoughtful combination of ambient, task and accent lighting ensures rooms feel warm, versatile and comfortable. Table lamps, wall lights and discreet LED strips all contribute to building this depth.

Extending the Glow Outdoors

Lighting trends in 2025 are not confined to interiors. Outdoor spaces are being treated as true extensions of the home, with lighting playing a vital role in how they are enjoyed. Discreet wall lights, lantern-style fittings and ground-level LEDs are creating ambience while also improving safety. Warm-toned bulbs and layered schemes ensure gardens, patios and terraces feel inviting long after the sun has gone down. Well-chosen outdoor lighting allows homeowners to extend their living areas and make the most of every season.

Playful and Sculptural Designs

Lighting has moved beyond function to become an integral part of home styling. In 2025, fittings are often doubling up as art pieces, with sculptural pendants and striking wall lights chosen as focal points in a room, sometimes in place of traditional artwork. These designs add interest and presence even when not illuminated.

Biophilic Lighting and the Beauty of Natural Design

One of the most exciting movements for 2025 is the growing focus on biophilic lighting. This approach is all about reconnecting interiors with nature, using organic shapes, natural materials and gentle tones to create spaces that promote calm and wellbeing.

Designs incorporating materials such as rattan, wood, bamboo and recycled glass are proving especially popular. These not only add warmth and texture but also give spaces a sense of authenticity that feels very current. Combined with lightweight forms and a mindful approach to design, biophilic lighting captures the harmony of the outdoors while enhancing the comfort of life indoors.

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