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Lighting is becoming a more important part of how homeowners expect their spaces to look and function, according to new research from architectural hardware supplier Häfele.
The Häfele UK Homes for Living report found that 17% of homeowners planning improvements intend to invest in new decorative or functional lighting, showing that those planning to invest in new lighting has almost doubled from 9% in 2023.
Lighting is also becoming more closely linked to how homeowners want their spaces to work and feel. Of those surveyed, 15% would prioritise better functional lighting in their next kitchen, while 11% would prioritise mood lighting that can change colour or brightness. Similarly, 16% of homeowners say being able to change lighting to create different atmospheres for cooking, working, entertaining or relaxing is important to them, compared with 12% in 2023.
The research suggests homeowners are also becoming less willing to compromise on lighting when budgets are under pressure.
Category manager for Lighting at Häfele UK, Jake Loughlin, said: “As expectations around lighting continue to evolve, our focus is on making it easier for our customers to turn their ideas into finished projects. Bringing the products, design tools and specialist support together provides the flexibility to respond to different customer requirements, from integrated furniture lighting to a complete room scheme.”
