Nine trends that will shape 2025

What will be hot in 2025? We explore some of the trends causing a stir across lighting and interiors...

Vintage 

Vintage will reign in 2025 as we are drawn to the unique character and history that classic items bring. As many of us focus on sustainability, vintage is an eco-friendly option. At Soho Lighting, we are continually inspired by vintage and period pieces – the craftsmanship and materials offering a quality and timelessness that is hugely appealing. 

Hand-blown glass

Practical to maintain and a brilliant reflector of light, hand-blown glass will shine brightly in 2025. We are drawn again and again to glass as an endlessly evocative material – and hand-blown glass is extra special. Its versatility is unparalleled, offering elegant simplicity or show-stopping intricacy. Perfect for small spaces, clear glass allows the eye to pass seamlessly through to the room beyond, while prismatic, milk or fluted glass can command your attention, working beautifully in a large space to draw the eye in or simply make a statement.

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Biophilic Lighting

Biophilic lighting is trending in 2025 as we focus on integrating natural elements into indoor spaces, which helps to promote well-being and reduce stress. This trend is part of a broader movement towards biophilic design, which aims to reconnect people with nature in their everyday environments. Overall, biophilic lighting represents a fusion of nature and technology, aiming to create healthier and more harmonious living spaces.

Copper Details

This warm-toned metal is set to see a resurgence in popularity, usurping stainless steel as the metal of choice. With its warm tones, it radiates warmth and comfort, creating a welcoming and inviting feel to any space. Its rich colour will add a touch of sophistication and luxe to your interior and it pairs beautifully with both neutral and bold colour schemes. From a sustainability point of view, it is durable and recyclable, which aligns with the trend towards eco-friendly design.  

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Mixed Metals

The opportunity to combine metals, such as brass and nickel, can actually harmonise and balance your space, adding depth, interest, and sophistication. This versatile design approach can complement various styles, from modern to traditional. As Soho Lighting Creative Director Lee Lovett notes: “We're seeing a change in direction for popularity of finishes, leaning into wider range of metallics. While brass will always be perennially popular, we're seeing growth in demand for bronze finishes and silvered tones, both brushed and polished chrome.” 

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Sustainable Materials

An integral part of everything we do at Soho Lighting, striving to be as environmentally conscious as possible, from circular design, to packaging, through to sustainably focused projects and our journey to B Corp accreditation; sustainable style is not a passing trend for us, but a passion centered at the heart of all we do. With new sustainable designs, building on our award-winning community initiatives and pioneering creations, this journey continues into 2025.

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Multi-functional Spaces

Our homes are working harder than ever before to be all things to all people. As the working from home trend remains, we continue to spend more time at home and therefore creating a multi-functional space is key. Areas in the home can often be office by day and sanctuary by night. Layered lighting is one easy way of transforming your space, softly lit to bright and energy-giving at the touch of a dimmer, the right choice of light bulb and the layering of sconces, pendants and downlights.

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Technology Integrated Design

Enhanced User Experience, Seamless Functionality and Sustainability and Efficiency are all buzz words when talking about Technology Integrated Design. With our pioneering Smart Dimmers, we were early adopters of this trend, balancing innovation, functionality and aesthetics in our lighting, switches and sockets.

Pared-back Maximalism

This trend combines the rich, layered look of maximalism with a more curated, thoughtful approach to interiors. It is a trend that values uniqueness and encourages bold choices, where mixing and matching periods, styles and unique pieces is the order of the day. Note that comfort and functionality are a key part of the trend: the pared-back caveat meaning spaces must be functional as well as fantastic. 

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