The Science Behind Human-Centric Lighting Design

Martha’s Vineyard is a lighting designer’s paradise. Simply walk out your door, and you're embraced by the shades of white, soft blue, and sandy beige, creating a soothing palette that reflects the Vineyard’s natural beauty. 

It’s undoubtedly one of the reasons Stan Murphy spent more than 50 years on the island, painting stunning landscapes and portraits of the people who live here.

And yet, even on Martha’s Vineyard, we spend much of our time indoors. Even though we’d rather be strolling along the breathtaking shores, we have work to do, a meal to cook, or a home to prepare for a gathering with friends and family. 

But what if we could bring the beauty of that natural light indoors?  Not only would it elevate our home’s aesthetics, but it would also enhance the well-being of those who live there. 

Let’s explore what this latest lighting design trend offers and why homes across the world are illuminating their home with natural light. 

Lighting Design Trends as the New Year Unfolds

Lighting design has come a long way since advanced LED lighting systems and smart home technology combined to create dynamic, tunable control and customized solutions. The adoption of LED technology has significantly increased energy efficiency and allowed for incredible lighting experiences, enabling homeowners and designers to use light like a painter's palette. Integrated with home automation, today's lighting can set the stage for every activity, such as dining, entertaining, or relaxing, with one tap on a keypad.

Modular fixtures, small aperture downlights, and tape lights embrace today's changing design elements, minimizing the appearance of the source while maximizing its beauty. If your clients are still flipping light switches or settling for static lighting that never changes, 2025 may be the year to help them embrace today's lighting design. 

Here are the top four trends and the reasons luxury homeowners and designers are transforming spaces with light.

Enjoy Every Moment with Superior Sound and Smart Audio Integration

For architects, designers, and builders serving the luxury market, creating extraordinary spaces on Martha’s Vineyard means considering every sensory detail. While visual aesthetics often take center stage in residential design, the listening environment is equally crucial in crafting premium living experiences. 

Learn how to transform your client’s next project with a whole-home audio system.

Enhance the Beauty of Your Home and the Well-Being of Your Family

2024 saw quite a year for design trends as neutral minimalism gave way to bold patterns, textures, and colors. Artisanal craftsmanship and AI-enhanced designs also took center stage, with unique artwork as a focal point and custom-designed murals that reflect a homeowner’s unique tastes and preferences. 

One of the most prominent evolving interior design and architectural trends is nature-inspired living or biophilic design. Designers brought the outdoors in with a fusion of natural elements such as stone, wood, and water. They blurred the lines between the beauty of the outdoors and today’s indoor sanctuaries with natural lighting and homes that became personal wellness retreats. 

One of the dramatic features of this type of design is daylighting. Here, we’ll explore how motorized blinds bring daylight indoors and the benefits it brings to homeowners and their families on Martha’s Vineyard.