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.