The Best Lighting For Interior Design Trends In 2022

When decorating the home, lighting is often left until last, but lighting fixtures should highlight the features of a room in much the same way that a great piece of jewellery does for an outfit. The overall effect might work without it, but the perfect accessories, and the right lighting take a room (or an outfit!) to the next level. For 2022, there are some fabulous interior design trends to capitalise on if you’re decorating your home, or if you’re simply switching out the accessories for a different look. Here’s our round-up of the best lighting options to complement the interior design trends of 2022.

Trending Interior Design Styles For 2022

Trends that designers are excited about for this year include:

Japandi – the gorgeous fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese interior design. Mix pale woods with dark timbers, textured soft furnishings with accessories and lighting created from natural materials such as bamboo.

Colour drenching – using a single colour throughout the room, from floor to ceiling. Paint walls and ceilings, and find carpets and rugs in the same shade, then find furniture and lighting that matches.

Bold pattern play – this is the antithesis of minimalist interior design. Patterned wallpaper is clashed against rugs, soft furnishings, and lighting accessories to create a massive visual impact.

Classic chic – the height of timeless sophistication. Classic furniture that lasts is great for the environment – and sustainability is also massively on-trend – so choose from materials such as solid wood and hardwearing leather for a home with enduring appeal.

Cottagecore – the comfortable, lived-in countryside look emerged on Instagram throughout the pandemic, to provide a feeling of safety through the hard times, and continues to be popular this year. Combine chintzy prints, natural woods, and functional pieces.

The Statement Piece

Big, bold, and beautiful is on trend when it comes to lighting this year – and whether you’re completely redesigning a space, or you’re simply updating your home accessories, then statement lighting definitely needs to be on your radar. The great thing about statement lighting is that there are lighting options that will work with almost every interior design trend this year.

A sparkling glass chandelier might immediately spring to mind when we think ‘statement lighting’, but if your taste in interior design leans towards more minimalist styles, look for industrial pendants that incorporate mesh, or cage designs that mix different metals. In modern spaces, try a large ceiling pendant that brings the attention to the centre of the space.

The Modern Classic

If you’re decorating a space that you want to look great for a long time, then a classic décor style, and lighting fixtures just make sense, since it won’t date nearly as quickly. The great thing about modern classic styles is that because you’re not changing them every year or two as trends change, you can invest in high quality pieces that will go the distance – which is also much, much better for the environment. Alongside Chesterfield style sofas and solid wood furniture, choose classic lighting such as semi-flush ceiling lights with fabric shades, floor lamps in modern colours and materials such as black and chrome, or add wall lights in timeless shapes but unexpected colours or materials.

The Sleek Silhouette

In rooms where the décor is the focus, you need lighting that doesn’t distract from the overall effect. Long, simple lines are the key to this look – and generally, these types of lights are more contemporary than classic. Cascading ceiling pendants with exposed bulbs are ideal in spaces with higher ceilings, while simple bar pendants in gold and white finishes add a touch of sophistication, and Searchlight LED table lamps in satin silver provide the light you need for reading and close-up work, without the clutter.

The Playful Accessory

Nobody said that 2022 was going to be boring – and your lighting definitely shouldn’t be. There are plenty of lighting fixtures that feature different metals, materials, and colours, so whichever style of interior design you’re inspired by, you can find pieces that look great and won’t break the bank.

Even if your taste gravitates towards simpler styles, or you don’t want to change your lighting fixtures at the moment, those bar pendants, wall lights, and floor lamps can be changed up easily by switching the bulbs for a completely different effect. Look for spiral filaments, candle and flame shaped bulbs, and smart bulbs that can change colour on demand and connect to your smart home device.

The Subtle Glow

We’ve all had a tough few years, and we’re all focused on making our homes sanctuaries that we can retreat to when the world feels tough. There’s a huge trend towards making spaces in our home as peaceful as possible, and for lighting to be as unobtrusive as possible – almost the polar opposite of the statement lighting trend. This trend is great for multipurpose spaces, since the lighting is assimilated into the space, and is unobtrusive, rather than being a stand-out feature of the room. Flexibility with your lighting options is key too, so simple, recessed ceiling downlights are a great place to start, then add flush wall lights such as this one in amber and antique gold to create a gorgeous glow. Finish with LED strip lights in strategic positions to highlight particular furniture, and to add to the ambient light of the room.

Our Final Thoughts

Our homes should be our place to feel safe, secure, and relaxed, but that doesn’t mean that they should be boring or dull – far from it. So when choosing interior design styles for your home this year – whether you go all-in on a trend, or just pick a few accessories to create a subtle nod to it – don’t neglect your lighting. Having a range of lighting in a room to create the right mood will always be a good idea, and means you’ll be able to show off your sense of style, and the different effects the room has at different points in the day and night.