Luxury living is entering a new era. From wellness-driven spaces to seamless smart technology, homeowners are redefining what comfort and sophistication mean in 2026. Lutron’s latest Luxury Residential Trend Report reveals the top design and technology shifts shaping the future of high-end homes. Here’s a look at the top trends:
Lighting Takes Center Stage
Lighting is now indispensable in luxury interiors:
- 94% of designers and architects say clients consider lighting highly important.
- 52% believe the right lighting can elevate even modest interiors, while 47% warn that poor lighting can devalue high-end finishes.
- Among affluent homeowners, 66% want interiors to reflect their lifestyle, 50% emphasize ambience, and 44% connect lighting to wellness.
Layered, human-centric lighting remains the gold standard: a mix of ambient, task, and accent light that shifts with mood and time of day.
Personalization: The Defining Element of Luxury
Clients are demanding bespoke experiences:
- 98% of interior designers and architects report that their clients request custom shade fabrics, 56% incorporate personalized finishes into their designs, and 45% indicate their final designs include custom engravings—with customers asking for scene names like “Dinner Party” or “Meditation.”
This level of customization ensures homes feel as unique as the people who live in them.
Dynamic Lighting: A Shift for Wellness
Homeowners embrace lighting that reflects their daily rhythms:
- 60% adjust lighting based on mood or time of day, yet only 9% use preset scenes (although 42% wish they did)!
Static light doesn’t feel natural. Dynamic, tunable lighting is becoming essential to creating fluid, multi-use environments.
Shades: From Accessory to Essential
Motorized shades are an expectation, not a luxury:
- 56% of designers now incorporate automated shades in their designs, and 43% actively recommend them.
These solutions protect finishes, boost privacy, and enhance aesthetics.
Invisible Tech: Effortless Integration
Automation is expected to enrich without disrupting design:
- 61% of designers include app-based lighting controls in projects, while 51% focus on systems that integrate unobtrusively into interiors.
Seamless, intelligent control is a vital component of luxury living.
Additional data, expert insights, and design strategies are available in the full 2026 "Living with Light" Trend Report. Download the Full Report