Lighting Trends for 2027: The Shapes and Styles Set to Define the Year Ahead

Lighting is set to take centre stage in interiors this season, moving beyond pure function to become one of the most expressive elements in a room. The coming year's lighting looks set to embrace curved, organic forms alongside a newfound confidence in scale and texture, more tactile, sculptural, and increasingly the focal point of a space.

We sat down with our Founder and Creative Director, Tom Raffield, to see which four trends he expects to last, along with his tips on how to bring each one into your own home.

The four lighting trends to watch in 2027 are grouped pendants in threes, oversized statement pieces, curved organic forms and mixed materials.

The power of three: grouped pendant lighting

Grouped lighting has long been favoured over kitchen islands, but it's now finding its way into living rooms, above dining tables and stairwells too. Either staggered at different heights or level in a clean line, three pendants together bring a sense of scale and natural rhythm.

Tom says: "Odd-numbered groupings tend to feel more natural; there's a rhythm and balance to them that doesn't feel too formal or symmetrical, which is what gives them that visual interest.

Three pendants work particularly well because they draw the eye across the whole design, creating a stronger focal point while still feeling considered. That's something we've really leaned into with our new Trio Lights, where three handcrafted, steam-bent wooden shades come together in one piece."

Embracing oversized: statement pendants and chandeliers

Scale is set to become the new statement in 2027. As open-plan living rooms and double-height spaces become the norm, lighting is expected to scale up to match. Generously proportioned drum shades, large-scale decorative chandeliers, and pendants that command a room rather than simply illuminating it.

Our oversized designs, steam-bent from sustainably sourced timber, prove that big doesn't have to mean heavy, the natural material keeps even the largest silhouettes feeling light, warm and organic. The No.1 Pendant Giant is a case in point, with over 60 metres of steam-bent wood woven into a single sculptural sphere.

Tom advises: "One generously sized pendant can actually make a space feel more considered and cohesive. Rather than dotting the ceiling with several smaller fittings, choose one strong, well-proportioned piece that acts as a focal point.

The right pendant adds presence, creates a sense of drama and helps anchor the room, without necessarily making it feel smaller. In fact, a larger fitting can often give a compact space more confidence and character."

Curving forms: organic shapes in lighting

Curved, flowing forms are making their way into our homes, bringing a sense of softness and movement to lighting design. As interiors continue to look to the natural world for inspiration, fluid silhouettes offer a beautiful way to introduce organic, welcoming shapes.

It's a direction we've championed from the very beginning, thanks to Tom's nature-inspired designs and our signature steam-bending technique. Our expert designers in the studio gently coax solid wood into sweeping curves and fluid silhouettes, creating lighting with a natural sense of movement. It's an approach that feels at home as softer, more organic forms continue to find their way into interiors. The Bloom Pendant captures this softness, its gentle, flowing curves bringing a natural sense of movement to a room.

"When placed thoughtfully, curved lighting can soften up all those harder lines in a space and bring a much more balanced, welcoming feel. Remember, curves aren't just for the ceiling; wall lights can bring in that same softness and dimension, while a curved floor lamp can add a sense of movement to a boxy room or an empty corner," Tom adds.

Mixed materials: wood, marble, glass and metal

Single-material schemes look set to give way to considered contrast in the year ahead, marble and wood paired with brushed metal, glass and matte ceramic. The appeal is all about texture and depth, with lighting doing much of the work to bring it all together. Our Marble Lighting Range pairs warm wood with marble for exactly this kind of contrast.

Tom says: "Don't be afraid to mix materials; it's often the contrast that makes a room feel alive. I love pairing warm wood with marble, glass or metal in a piece of lighting; it's a simple way to bring that layered feel into a space.

Bring those same materials in through smaller touches too; something as simple as a hand-carved wooden bowl or a set of marble coasters can do so much to create rhythm in a room. It's those little details that let materials echo through a space, so everything feels considered and gives a home its own character."

Posted: 25.09.26
Updated: 25.09.26