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Home Lighting Trends 2025: Install lighting inspired by nature and layered illumination to create a positive setting in your living space

For interior enthusiasts, lighting goes beyond design and it often becomes the unseen hand that shapes how a home feels, how people connect, and how memories are created. With the right pieces and thoughtful placement, light doesn’t just illuminate a space, it transforms it

September 11, 2025 / 10:54 IST
Lighting now tells stories — of nature, emotion, and personal expression — transforming spaces through sculptural design, natural inspiration, and layered light. (Image: klove Studio)

Lighting now tells stories — of nature, emotion, and personal expression — transforming spaces through sculptural design, natural inspiration, and layered light. (Image: klove Studio)

For décor lovers nature remains the greatest muse this season, and lighting has gone far beyond being just functional. Today, the pieces we choose are about creating mood, sparking emotion, and making a home feel extraordinary. A mirror that glows, a chandelier that blooms — the luminous accents are no longer just décor elements, they are storytellers of atmosphere, connection, and elegance.

Whether it’s a glowing mirror that doubles as art or a chandelier inspired by organic forms, lighting is now as much about emotion as it is about visibility. Installing a beaming arty piece can transform an entire room. Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth, Co-founders of klove Studio, capture this shift perfectly. They mention, “We are seeing a strong shift towards lighting that feels like a connection to nature. Whether as a chandelier or a wall mirror, it brings a radiant layer of depth light scattering through delicate glass leaves, creating an atmosphere that feels both sculptural and intimate. The effortless part is you do not need to change everything. Introducing one of these luminous objects allows light itself to shift the narrative of your home.”

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The Power of Layering

Lighting is never just functional, it is deeply personal. It reflects who you are, how you live, and what you need from a space at different moments. Designers often talk about layering, and this is where lighting truly comes into its own. Prateek and Gautam explain, “Think of ambient light as the canvas. It sets the tone, wrapping the room in a glow that feels welcoming. Task lighting then steps in to support how you move through life like reading, cooking, working reminding us that function can also be beautiful. Accent lighting is where personality enters. When these layers come together, they shape mood, invite comfort, and create an intimacy between people and their spaces. In the end, it is not about more light, but about the right light, placed with intention.”

In simple terms, ambient light gives you warmth, task lighting makes life easier, and accent lighting brings your personality into the room. When combined thoughtfully, these layers work together to create spaces that feel adaptable and deeply personal.

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Simple Shifts, Big Impact

The beauty of modern lighting is that you don’t need a complete overhaul to create impact. Small, clever choices can instantly make a room feel more alive and comfortable. As the klove designers share, “A bold chandelier or pendant instantly gives character and becomes the anchor of a room. Smart bulbs let you adjust brightness and colour to suit the moment where it can be bright for work, soft for slow evenings and even playful for gatherings. Natural light can do wonders too. Keep windows open, use sheer curtains, and place mirrors to reflect daylight into darker corners.”

From statement chandeliers to smart technology and even something as simple as reflecting natural light with mirrors, lighting is becoming the most effortless way to refresh your home. It’s less about adding more and more about choosing wisely.

Nivi Shrivastava is a Delhi-based journalist who writes on lifestyle, health and travel. Views expressed are personal
first published: Sep 11, 2025 10:47 am

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