Trend Forecast 2026: Colours

Looking ahead to 2026, a new palette is coming into focus, deep green, russet, luminous blue, maize and lilac, each adding its own sense of depth to emerging design directions. Chosen for their ability to create emotional connection, these tones bring nuance and character to contemporary spaces. Explore the curated selection below and follow the colour that resonates most.

Three ceramic Mani wall sconces on a brown surface with a dark brown background

Four wall-mounted Mani Mini light fixtures with different colored shades on a white background | Sage Mount

Mani Mini Wall Sconce

From $845.00 NZD

Lightweight Metal Modern Mobile Lantern | Carrie

$585.00 NZD

Round Rippled Wall Sconce with Glass Orb Diffuser in Olive Green Finish

Round Rippled Wall Sconce with Glass Orb Diffuser in Dark Green Finish

Australian Rippled Coloured Timber Sconce

$1,273.00 NZD

Galestro Suspended Pendant | Assorted Finishes

From $851.00 NZD

Textured Ceramic Table Lamp

$2,035.00 NZD

Ceramic Gloss Wall Light | Dawn

From $780.00 NZD

Cast Earth Ribbed Cone Pendant | Nongzao

$715.00 NZD

Button Wall Light | Assorted Styles

From $817.00 NZD

Exterior Industrial Tuscan Ceramic Wall Light

$942.00 NZD

Table lamp with a ribbed base on a wooden table against a neutral background

Cylindrical Pleated Ceramic Table Lamp

$1,749.00 NZD

Earth Orange L Pendant Light hanging above table

L Skeleton Pendant Orange Earth tilted to show light

Cast Earth Wide Cone Pendant | Nongzao

$949.00 NZD

Playful Half-Moon Steel Wall Light

From $629.00 NZD

Cast Earth U Pendant | Nongzao

From $361.00 NZD

Marble & Wood Table Lamp

$1,379.00 NZD

Colour Block Geometric Table Lamp

$390.00 NZD

Glass Marble wall light on a beige background

Marbled circular wall light on a beige background

Colourscape Wall Light | Marble

From $929.00 NZD

Rounded Linear Pendant with Recessed Integrated LED in Deep Warm Tan Finish

Rounded Linear Pendant with Recessed Integrated LED in Mustard Yellow Finish

Rounded Edge Coloured Timber Linear

From $3,014.00 NZD

Rotating Shade Table Lamp | Eclisse

From $585.00 NZD

Italian Glass Pendant | Lorosae

From $1,129.00 NZD

Decorative wall sconce with marble-like design on a beige background

Round wall light fixture on a beige wall

Colourscape Wall Light | Mist

From $929.00 NZD

Set of three pendant lights with marble and frosted glass finishes

Double Orb Marble Suspended Pendant

$1,055.00 NZD

Natural Stone Orb Wall Light

$1,745.00 NZD

Colourscape Wall Light | Nimbus

From $929.00 NZD

Triangular green marble wall sconce on a tiled wall

Triangular marble wall sconce with a circular center on a white background

Bermuda Wall Light

$1,540.00 NZD

Two cylindrical Dusked ceramic ceiling lights casting shadows on a textured wall.

Dusked Eos Ceiling Light

From $637.00 NZD

Arched Ceramic Wall Light | Sunrise | Moonrise

$1,429.00 NZD

Lapis coloured wall-mounted Mani Wide sconce light fixture on a blue wall

Mani Wall-mounted light fixture with a white bulb and gray casing on a white background

Mani Wide Wall Sconce

From $1,105.00 NZD

Short curved wall light with indents on the bottom in tommy jam finish

Tall curved wall light with indents on the bottom in tommy jam finish

Ceramic Gloss Wall Light | Day

From $832.00 NZD

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Handmade Spanish Clay Pendant Moon pendant in Piglet hanging in a modern kitchen with a woman cooking

Organic Fibreglass Table Lamp in black on stone side table beside woven lounge chair in moody living room

2026 Lighting Buyers Guide

In 2026, lighting has evolved beyond pure function to become the defining "jewellery" of the home — with tactility, sculptural form, and emotional well-being at the forefront of design thinking. Our expert team's 2026 Lighting Buyers Guide covers the key trends, materials, and technical considerations to help you make confident choices for every room.

This year's dominant aesthetic is "Functional Art" — pieces that serve as striking focal points even when switched off. Standout movements include hand-blown organic glassware with wabi-sabi imperfections, a Mid-Century Modern revival with living brass finishes, bold Brutalist forms, and a growing celebration of local Australian design. Leading materials include aged brass, natural fibres like rattan, and translucent alabaster and stone.

Room by room, the guide recommends a layered lighting approach, with expert advice spanning kitchen linears, bedroom warmth, exterior accent lighting, and the technical essentials — smart integration, CRI ratings, and flexible track systems.