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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Decorative wall light fixture on a beige wall with pillows on a bed in the foreground.

Decorative wall sconce with wavy texture on a beige wall

Organic Sculpted Wall Sconce

$1,242.00 NZD

Stripy timber linear above a marble bench for minimal kitchen lighting

Stripy timber linear pendant lighting hanging above a kitchen island

Handmade Stripy Linear Pendant | Kich

From $1,790.00 NZD

Timber Stripy Wall Light | Buddy

From $1,300.00 NZD

Modern dining room setting with a timber ceiling light set above table and chairs

Solid linear pendant light in Australian timber hanging above marble island for modern kitchen lighting scheme

Australian Solid Timber Linear Pendant

From $2,760.00 NZD

Bedroom with a bedside table and white wall lamp next to a bed with pillows.

Dusked Evo Wall Light

From $951.00 NZD

Eclipse Wall Sconce

From $1,123.00 NZD

Italian Organic Leaf Wall Light

From $3,969.00 NZD

Person holding a round light fixture against a red-brown wall

Flat Disc Concrete Wall Light

$502.00 NZD

Curved Hand-Blown Bubble Wall/Ceiling Light | Dew Drops

Price Upon Request

Small pendant light with a textured glass shade hanging against a wooden background

Close-up of a glass pendant light with a blurred background

Cast Glass Rod Pendant | Aurelia

$2,455.00 NZD

Concrete Minimal Lunar Round LED Wall Light

$1,829.00 NZD

Australian Timber Cylinder Pendant Light

From $872.00 NZD

Modern wall-mounted light fixture on a neutral wall

Wooden wall sconce on a beige wall with a curtain on the left side

Australian Handmade Timber Wall Light | Selene

From $1,955.00 NZD

Large Wide Bowl Concrete Pendant

$1,981.00 NZD

Architectural LED Short Wall Light

$442.00 NZD

Wall sconce mounted in a contemporary entryway beside the kitchen

Architectural LED Long Wall Light

$538.00 NZD

Floating Concrete Eclipse Wall Light | Bentu 02

From $463.00 NZD

Onyx Stone Double Dome Pendant | Aurelia

From $3,955.00 NZD

Spotted Gum Linear Tile Pendant hung above a marble island for a modern kitchen lighting

Australian Timber Tile Linear Pendant

From $5,217.00 NZD

Handmade Ceramic Sculptural Lighting - Lighting Collective

Ceiling light fixture with textured shade on a neutral background

Ceramic Cylinder Ceiling Light | Short

$383.00 NZD

Architectural LED Disc Wall Light

From $538.00 NZD

Long cream ceiling light fixture on a plain wall

Ceramic Cylinder Ceiling Light | Tall

$463.00 NZD

Ceramic dome wall sconce in a modern bathroom

Handmade Ceramic Bowl Wall Sconce

$595.00 NZD

Scalloped wall sconce styled in a minimalist bathroom

Handmade Ceramic Oyster Wall Sconce

$958.00 NZD

Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp

$1,057.00 NZD

Beige mushroom-shaped lamp on a wooden surface with a neutral background

Handmade Curve Clay Lamp

$1,453.00 NZD

Handmade Rectangular Ceramic Wall Light

$912.00 NZD

Wooden ceiling light fixture with a white bulb on a beige background

Ceiling light fixture with black and brown design on a beige wall.

Ceramic Bowl Ceiling Light | Terra 0

$1,749.00 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