These 7 Top Lighting Trends For 2026 Are All About Warmth And Personality

The end of the year is upon us, and that means it’s time to think ahead to the New Year and impactful ways to refresh your home. That’s where lighting comes in, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to take any space from unwelcoming and outdated to inviting, gently illuminated, and purposeful. A stark reading nook can become the coziest place to curl up with a favorite novel, and an ordinary dining room can glow with just a few thoughtful swaps.

As designers look ahead to 2026, they’re calling lighting one of the most expressive layers of a home’s design that can set the right mood—starting with these 7 top lighting trends for next year.

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