'Modern' + 'Organic' Is My Search Hack to Find Expensive-Looking Lighting |

Blue sideboard styled with a linen-shaded table lamp and sculptural ceramics against a textured gray wall, beside soft pink curtains. — (Image credit: Heals.com)

Published 2 September 2026 In Collections

As autumn starts to creep in (I can’t quite believe I’m saying September already, can you?), I always find myself wanting to make a few small shifts at home. Nothing dramatic, but enough to make things feel a little more cocooning as the daylight starts disappearing earlier. Lighting is one of the easiest places to begin.

It also feels very much in step with what we’re seeing in the lighting trends for now and next year, where there’s a real appeal for pieces with a more human touch. As our homes become more about comfort and authenticity, craftsmanship matters, and so does the integrity of the material itself. The irregularities in stone, ceramic, wood, or woven fibers are part of what makes them beautiful. That’s why I’m so drawn to organic modern lighting. You still get those cleaner contemporary forms, but with texture and warmth that make a space feel easier to live in and a little more connected to the world outside.

And you certainly don’t need to rethink the whole room. When it comes to buying lighting for a space, I always come back to layers. Change one pendant, bring in a floor lamp, or put a tactile table lamp somewhere that feels a little flat. Even in a colorful or eclectic interior, those natural materials can provide exactly the contrast that makes everything else feel more grounded.

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Sometimes one beautifully made lamp, with a material you actually want to reach out and touch, is enough to shift the mood as the season changes. And if you know your space needs that something but you’re not quite sure what it is, Find, our free product sourcing service at Design Lab by Livingetc, is there for exactly that. Send me your brief and a little about the room, and I’ll curate a few pieces that could bring it to life.

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Miaad is an interior stylist at Design Lab by Livingetc, with over eight years of design experience across London and New York. Her career spans interior design consultancy at Restoration Hardware and Design Within Reach, as well as experiential event design at NY agency Rise & Set for brands including Ferrari and Montblanc. Her design ethos centres on how our environments shape the way we live, feel and connect, bringing together story, prioritising function and a more intentional approach to living.