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The trends for the 2026 lighting projects

Lights Professional presents lighting solutions for future-orientated projects

Fulda, 25 November 2025 - Light is a central design element of modern architecture. It defines spaces, emphasises materials and creates atmosphere - in both private and commercial environments. The 2026 lighting trends show how new designs, materials and technologies combine functional lighting and aesthetic planning. Architects, electrical contractors and planners have new opportunities to realise projects efficiently and in a design-oriented way, whether in hospitality and office concepts, in upmarket residential and commercial lighting, in modern architecture and commercial interiors or in work and recreation areas. With Lampenwelt Professional's wide range and professional service, business customers benefit from curated trend collections and reliable project advice.

Glossy surfaces with reflective surfaces as a design element are an upcoming trend in lighting design. These lighting solutions set light and space in motion. Depending on the choice of colour - from strong signal tones to soft pastel colours - they create an exciting interplay of reflection and direct light. This creates a lively spatial effect that conveys energy and modernity. Ideally suited for eye-catching zones in retail and catering concepts and for emphasising brand identity in reception areas. (Lucande, article no.: 10041931). | ©Lights Professional

Textile luminaires: Atmosphere through materiality

Textile luminaires made of linen, jute or cotton create a pleasantly diffuse light that softly illuminates rooms and visually calms them. With their uniform light distribution and textile feel, they support concepts that emphasise comfort and quality of stay. Textile luminaires offer planners and specialist companies a high-quality option for combining lighting design with an emotional spatial effect - functional, aesthetic and powerful.

Textile luminaires are often used here:

Hospitality: Ideal for lounge and guest areas where a cosy ambience is required.
Residential construction and interior design: Stylish solution for open-plan living concepts and flats.

Application examples for the textile trend:

Large shade shapes enable homogeneous illumination without any glare. (Lindby, article no.: 10043495) | ©Lights Professional

Natural colour palettes - from light sandy tones to darker accents - can be flexibly combined with different living concepts. (Lindby, article no.: 10041973) | ©Lights Professional

DTextile luminaires are perfect for projects that emphasise sustainability, warmth and material authenticity. (Lindby, article no.: 10041972) | ©Lights Professional

Minimalism: reduction as a design principle

Minimalist lights rely on clear lines, precise geometries and a harmonious colour palette ranging from light natural tones to deep black. They fit seamlessly into modern room concepts and create visual calm. Minimalist lights stand for lighting design without distraction - functional, architectural and clearly defined. They offer specialist planners flexible solutions that can be applied to many projects and are always a perfect fit.

Minimalism is ideal for various projects:

Modern office and working environments: Support for concentrated work.
Architectural and design objects: As an integral part of minimalist interior design.
Residential and hospitality: For clear, generous lighting scenes without decorative overload.

Examples of applications for minimalist lights:

Reduced forms create a clear spatial effect and emphasise the architecture instead of distracting from it. (Lucande, article no.: 10041732) | ©Lights Professional

A useful feature is the CCT function (Colour Changing Temperature) for flexible adjustment of the light colour. (Lucande, article no.: 10043439) | ©Lights Professional

Minimalism is ideal for planners who prioritise timelessness, function and formal precision. (Lucande, article no.: 10020135) | ©Lights Professional

Contemporary elegance: aesthetics that last

Lights with classic materials stand for longevity and timeless value. They combine traditional lighting design with a modern design language - an approach that ensures stylistic continuity in architectural and interior projects. Contemporary elegance stands for lighting that transcends trends. For planners and specialist companies, these lights offer stylish, long-lasting solutions with clear added value for high-quality architectural and commercial projects.

Contemporary elegance fits perfectly here:

Representative spaces such as lobbies, conference zones or reception areas where quality is visible.
Residential construction and the hotel industry, where durable designs create an upmarket character.
Retail and showroom concepts that focus on a brand-strong, high-quality ambience.

Application examples for contemporary lighting art:

Can be combined with modern, minimalist or eclectic interiors - flexible integration into various styles. (Lindby, article no.: 10025796) | ©Lights Professional

Timeless designs ensure longevity in interior design, regardless of changing trends. (Lindby, article no.: 10042609) | ©Lights Professional

Sophisticated designs and harmonious proportions ensure a wide range of applications. (Lindby, article no.: 10044034) | ©Lights Professional

Raw Japandi: Material-supported rest

The Raw Japandi trend combines the clean lines of Scandinavian architecture with the meditative simplicity of Japanese aesthetics. Lights made of plaster, natural stone, hand-woven rattan, handmade paper or dark wood create tactile and visually calming spatial effects. Raw Japandi offers specialist planners and architects a way of designing rooms in a natural, harmonious and calming way. The combination of a clear design language and high-quality natural materials makes these lights strong elements in high-quality, sustainable projects.

Raw Japandi is suitable for:

Wellness, spa and hospitality projects: For creating relaxing zones with a natural look.
Residential and care building: For rooms in which security and mindfulness take centre stage.
Office and meeting rooms: As subtle design elements that promote concentration and calm.

Application examples for Raw Japandi:

Earthy colours and soft, organic shapes can be harmoniously integrated into a variety of room concepts. (Lindby, article no.: 10030914) | ©Lights Professional

Can be flexibly combined with modern architecture and minimalist furnishings in various projects. (Lindby, article no.: 10041974) | ©Lights Professional

Natural surfaces with grains, pores and handcrafted structures ensure organic light reflection and a sensual spatial experience. (Lucande, article no.: 10042612) | ©Lights Professional

About Lights Professional

Lights Professional has developed into the largest and most successful online pure player for light and lighting in Europe in 25 years. The company sells its products in 27 countries via various domains. Lights Professional stands for outstanding customer service, offers a range of over 400 brands and more than 50,000 products and impresses with its excellent delivery experience. Lights Professional supports business customers with professional lighting design services, graduated corporate customer discounts and project-based procurement of lighting solutions according to individual requirements and budgets. The company is part of the LUQOM GROUP, Europe's leading online specialist for lights and smart home products with more than 95 e-commerce shops in 34 countries.

Press contact:

Kai Krzyzelewski | presse@lampenwelt-professional.de | +49 (0) 6642-406 99-20

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