Through blow molding and vacuum metallization of polycarbonate, the team created these distorted, half-mirrored orbs that look like they were pulled from the surface of another planet. When switched off, the Melt is a sleek, reflective object. When turned on, it becomes translucent, casting a warm, almost liquid glow that feels alive.
There is a moment at dusk when the boundary between sky and water dissolves. The sun hangs low, the tide softens, and the surface of the sea becomes a trembling mirror, holding light in fragments. Studio Haran's Sandscape Collection seems to trap that exact instant. These sculptural luminaires do not simply resemble waves. They resemble the reflection of something luminous hovering above them, as though the moon or sun has descended and dissolved into ripples.
Now, he celebrates his first major presentation in Latin America, in congruence with Mexico City Art Week 2026 and ZSONAMACO, showcasing on an ideal stage inside one of the city's most architecturally layered interiors. Titled The Resident, the site-responsive installation, created during a residency at the Diez Company house, transforms the historic showroom into an immersive tableau where more than 50 works negotiate the boundaries between collectible design, contemporary art, and spatial theater.
Business Insider asked interior designers which living-room trends are in and out for 2026. They said antique-style pieces and color capping will become more popular. However, single overhead lights and sterile layouts are going out of style. Living rooms are often considered the heart of the home, serving as a versatile space for hosting guests, spending quality time with loved ones, and relaxing after a long day.
When you're setting up a space for a cozy vibe, our guess is that harsh, cool-toned hospital lighting isn't on your mood board. That's what makes choosing the right mood lighting such an art. Soft, warm lighting is a mainstay across our home tours-like this scenic Silver Lake house-for a welcoming ambience. And tons of celebrities and design enthusiasts are forgoing overheads altogether-a through line across Mariah Carey's massive real estate portfolio and in commercial director Talia Mayden's romantic Brooklyn Heights apartment.
David Andora, a multidisciplinary creative who's worked in branding, production design, specialized lighting, and parade events, set out to understand why Christmas looks so different today. He discovered that, with the advent of LED technology, classic holiday lighting has become something of a lost art. "When LED lights started becoming the norm for Christmas lights, which happened quite a while ago, one of the things that was completely missing was that warm, peachy glow that came off of those incandescent painted big bulbs," Andora says.
If you're not familiar with Joe Colombo, let me paint you a picture. This Italian designer was basically the poster child for optimistic, forward-thinking mid-century design. He created bold, colorful furniture and objects that perfectly captured the era's "the future is bright" energy. Colombo sadly passed away in 1971 at just 41, but his work continues to influence designers today. The KD28 lamp is a perfect example of why his pieces remain relevant decades later.
Before the days of Pinterest, the humble bulletin board with push pins has long been a tool for quick idea-making: fast, simple, and accessible. That rapid, almost improvisational rhythm can spark unexpected connections and moments of clarity that feel uniquely human. Toronto-based designer Maxwell Sims channels that same spirit into lighting with the Pin Sconce - a fixture that embraces immediacy, ingenuity, and a touch of playfulness while rethinking what a wall light can be.
Each piece is crafted using DFM technology, a form of additive 3D printing that eliminates molds - and therefore waste - entirely. Printed directly from digital files, the mesh structures use less material while remaining strong and lightweight. The filament itself is a durable PLA/biopolymer blend that's 100% bio-based and renewable, reinforcing the studio's commitment to sustainability. Because the collection relies on a single material, each pendant is also fully recyclable at the end of its life.
In Spain, design reveals a layered character, with architecture that intertwines multiple material strategies, where identity and contemporaneity come together. In step with a changing global scenario, contemporary architecture, particularly that which embraces the future, weaves together practices such as material reuse, circular design, attention to well-being, and greater flexibility, reshaping the ways we live. These explorations are not only addressed on international stages but also take shape in projects that pursue new approaches, attentive to both design and the life unfolding in each space.
In terms of lighting, the laundry room ideas you opt for need to be chosen with the overall layout in mind, what you intend to use the space for, giving consideration to natural light levels as well as the need for illuminating any storage that you have put in place to keep the room ordered. Our guide explains how to incorporate the best laundry room lighting that delivers everything you need from it, both practically as well as aesthetically.
Architecture firms Air Matters and 16 ARCH STUDIO present Solar Locus, the new corporate headquarters of a solar energy company in Taiwan, conceived as a 'container of light.' Taking illumination as both symbol and medium, the five-story cube aspires to more than workplace functionality: it embodies the company's ethos of reconnecting humanity with nature. Behind its monumental concrete shell, a delicate glass volume emerges, balancing solidity with transparency while capturing the fleeting interplay of light and shadow throughout the day.
Named 'Beacon', the structure will be placed at the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall and it'll light up when Big Ben strikes the hour. It'll be visible from both sides of the Thames and perform in choreographed waves of light. The installation is by British designer Lee Broom and it is part of the London Design Festival (LDF). This year's edition of LDF will run from September 13-22.
Each Pivoine fixture feels like a piece of sculptural art that happens to provide beautiful light. The hand-formed powder-coated aluminum petals radiate from the center just like a real peony, creating layers of gentle curves that catch and scatter light in constantly changing ways. Watching the interplay of shadows across those petals throughout the day feels almost meditative. Designer: Luminaire Authentik
The Lớp Lamp by Thomas Vincent beckons attention with its design that creates an optical illusion of a floating light source surrounded by layered sheets of colored acrylic.
Tuloa takes a different approach. Its glow is directed inward, reflecting softly within the glass and creating a warm, diffused atmosphere, reminiscent of the delicate shimmer of tulle or the inviting warmth of candlelight.
The Bauhaus Sunset Lamp from Simig Lighting embodies a digitally familiar abstraction of the sun, merging minimalist design with practical illumination to create a perfect optical illusion.
The Ori Floor Lamp was designed from a single sheet of aluminum alloy, folded into shape without any welding or joints, embodying the Japanese concept of 'Ori' or folding.
