Trend Forecast 2026: Materiality

 


This year’s design language prioritises warmth and tactility through the following materials of ceramic, hardwood, glass, plaster and natural stone. Explore our curated collection shining a spotlight on the emerging materials in 2026.       

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Bathroom corner with a mirror, faucet, and sink against a pink wall and a wooden wall sconce
Wooden chessboard with pieces on a rug next to a chair and plant
Bright Beads | Wall Light
$1,460.00 NZD
Handmade Wavy Timber Circular Chandelier hanging abider a stairwell in a modern timber home.
Close up of the Wavy hardwood circular chandelier by Sundown Lighting made in Geelong, Australia.
Handmade Wavy Circular Chandelier | Ripple
From $3,350.00 NZD
Timber Stripy Table Lamp | Buddy on a wooden table next to a cup and book against a brown background Vic Ash and Redgum
Timber Stripy Table Lamp | Buddy with a striped design on a wooden surface with a book and cup Vic Ash and Redgum
Timber Stripy Table Lamp | Buddy
From $940.00 NZD
Three dome pendant lights with clear glass finish hanging above a beige kitchen island bar.
Pair of glass dome pendant lighting fixtures emitting a warm glow against a textured beige wall.
Glass Dome Pendant Light
$814.00 NZD
Cylindrical Concrete Wall Light Cocoa
Cylindrical wall sconce in Modern Style Bathroom
Cylindrical Concrete Wall Light
$522.00 NZD
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant | Copper Laminate | Tasmanian Eucalypt | Polished | Lighting Collective
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant | Copper Laminate - Lighting Collective
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant | Copper Laminate
From $2,549.00 NZD
Timber wall sconce installed above a wooden staircase in a modern home, featuring the Never Never design.
Modern timber wall sconce in Victorian Ash and Blackwood installed next to a bed and above a bedside table with flowers.
Timber Wall Sconce | Never Never
From $1,020.00 NZD
Onyx Stone Wall Sconce Aurelia with Light On
Jade onyx circular lighting fixture paired with a brass plate
Onyx Stone Wall Sconce | Aurelia
$1,526.00 NZD
Handmade Timber Bedroom Wall Light in a colourful bedroom above a bedside table
Handmade Stripy Wall Light | Kich-Wall Lights-Lighting Collective
Handmade Stripy Wall Light | Kich
From $1,140.00 NZD
Black American Oak turned timber bedroom wall sconce mounted on a dark walnut headboard, emitting a soft globe glow for cosy bedside lighting.
A modern living room with vibrant furniture and a timber wall sconce
Australian Contemporary Rippled Timber Sconce
$1,295.00 NZD
Striped Timber Pendant Light Oscillate Victorian Ash Blackwood living area
Striped Timber Pendant Light Oscillate Victorian Ash Blackwood Sundown Lighting range
Striped Timber Pendant Light | Oscillate
From $790.00 NZD
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant - Lighting Collective
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant - Lighting Collective
Australian Timber Propeller Pendant
From $1,572.00 NZD
Concrete Bowl Wall Sconce Cocoa
Concrete Bowl Wall Sconce Moss
Concrete Bowl Wall Sconce
$549.00 NZD
Dining room with wooden table and chairs, plaster chandelier, and view of living room.
Organic Sculpted Chandelier Light | Lisa Danielle | Bed Threads
Organic Sculpted Chandelier Light
$3,289.00 NZD
Contemporary Plaster Wall Light casting a warm uplight on a plain wall beside a vase of flowers
A modern bedroom with warm cream and terracotta tones, featuring plaster wall lights.
Contemporary Plaster Wall Light
$184.00 NZD
Adjustable Arm Concrete Wall Light in Minimalist Style Bedroom
Adjustable Arm Concrete Wall Light in Minimalist Style Bedroom
Adjustable Arm Concrete Wall Light
$1,874.00 NZD
Onyx Stone Suspended Wall Light | Aurelia-lighting-collective
Onyx Stone Suspended Wall Light | Aurelia-lighting-collective
Onyx Stone Suspended Wall Light | Aurelia
From $2,628.00 NZD
Carst Wall Sconce with warm glowing light mounted on a white wall
Long vertical concrete textured lighting fixture for walls
Carst Wall Sconce
$2,912.00 NZD
Modern Concrete Dome U Pendant | Bentu
Modern Concrete Dome U Pendant | Bentu
Modern Concrete Dome U Pendant | Bentu
$370.00 NZD
Concrete carst linear pendant light suspended above a brutalist style kitchen island
Carst Linear Pendant suspended above a table with beige fabric
Carst Linear Pendant
From $3,883.00 NZD
Formation Wall Sconce mounted on a textured white wall with warm light glowing
A modern wall-mounted light fixture with a long cylindrical vertical bar in brushed silver
Formation Wall Sconce
$1,763.00 NZD
White Crescent Wall Sconce mounted on white wall
Crescent shaped wall lighting styled in a modern coastal living room
Crescent Wall Sconce
From $595.00 NZD
Onyx Stone Asymmetrical Pendant Aurelia
Asymmetrical stone lighting in jade onyx and brushed nickel finishing
Onyx Stone Asymmetrical Pendant | Aurelia
From $4,066.00 NZD
Two cylindrical Dusked ceramic ceiling lights casting shadows on a textured wall.
Dusked Eos Ceiling light fixture casting shadows on a wall
Dusked Eos Ceiling Light
From $648.00 NZD
A warm, modern wall-mounted light fixture with a circular glass shade and glowing bulb, mounted on a beige wall above a marble sink with a brushed metal faucet.
Two round glass wall sconces with warm glowing bulbs mounted on a textured brown bathroom wall
Cast Glass Wall Sconce | Aurelia
$2,099.00 NZD
Pendant light fixture hanging above a chair against a wooden wall.
onyx stone pendant light hanging against a wooden wall
Onyx Stone Solid Rod Pendant | Aurelia
$1,829.00 NZD
Three ceiling lights casting shadows on a wall
Ceiling light fixture with a soft glow on a neutral background
Dawn Ceiling Light
From $727.00 NZD
Coastal Ceramic and Linen Table Lamp | Matte Black Styled in a Minimalist Living Room
Coastal Ceramic and Linen Table Lamp | Styled in a Minimalist Living Room | Light On
Coastal Ceramic and Linen Table Lamp
$567.00 NZD
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.

READ OUR 2026 DESIGNER LIGHTING BUYERS GUIDE