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.

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

$1,388.00 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

From $940.00 NZD

Modern kitchen with pendant lights, a countertop with apples and wine glasses, and a vase.

Two hanging glass pendant lights with a vase of plants on a neutral wall.

Glass Dome Pendant Light

$814.00 NZD

Cylindrical Concrete Wall Light

$504.00 NZD

Australian Timber Propeller Pendant | Copper Laminate

From $2,460.00 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

$1,325.00 NZD

Handmade Stripy Wall Light | Kich

From $1,140.00 NZD

A modern living room with vibrant furniture and a timber wall sconce

Black American Oak turned timber bedroom wall sconce mounted on a dark walnut headboard, emitting a soft globe glow for cosy bedside lighting.

Australian Contemporary Rippled Timber Sconce

$1,249.00 NZD

Striped Timber Pendant Light | Oscillate

From $790.00 NZD

Australian Timber Propeller Pendant

$1,517.00 NZD

Concrete Bowl Wall Sconce

$529.00 NZD

Dining room with wooden table and chairs, plaster chandelier, and view of living room.

Organic Sculpted Chandelier Light

$3,174.00 NZD

Wall-mounted light fixture casting a warm glow on a plain wall with a vase of flowers in the foreground.

Half moon uplighter in white minimalist room

Contemporary Plaster Wall Light

$166.00 NZD

Adjustable Arm Concrete Wall Light

$1,809.00 NZD

Onyx Stone Suspended Wall Light | Aurelia

From $2,013.00 NZD

Carst Wall Sconce

$2,810.00 NZD

Modern Concrete Dome U Pendant | Bentu

$357.00 NZD

Carst Linear Pendant

From $3,747.00 NZD

Formation Wall Sconce

$1,702.00 NZD

Crescent Wall Sconce

From $574.00 NZD

Onyx Stone Asymmetrical Pendant | Aurelia

From $3,376.00 NZD

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

Dusked Eos Ceiling Light

From $625.00 NZD

Wall-mounted light fixture with glass shade and gold finish on a beige background

Cast Glass Wall Sconce | Aurelia

$2,148.00 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

$1,567.00 NZD

Three ceiling lights casting shadows on a wall

Ceiling light fixture with a soft glow on a neutral background

Dawn Ceiling Light

From $701.00 NZD

Coastal Ceramic and Linen Table Lamp

$547.00 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.

READ OUR 2026 DESIGNER LIGHTING BUYERS GUIDE