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The luxurious appeal of natural stone has long been favoured in interior design, but in 2025, it’s making bolder statements beyond benchtops.
Marble, travertine, and alabaster are appearing in statement side tables, homewares and ambient lighting with designers leaning into stone’s tactile and organic nature to create layered, multi-dimensional interiors.
Beyond its visual appeal, stone’s natural durability means it’s not just a decorative choice but a functional one too. For those moving toward more sustainable choices with longevity in mind, stone or stone-look pieces are a great place to start for a considered, resilient home. Furthermore, the imperfections and varying tones in stone make every piece exclusive – a quality that aligns with the current shift to a more curated and personalised look.
Alabaster, in particular, is having a moment in home lighting. Its neutral, warm tone compliments the coastal-meets-earthy palette dominating Australian homes right now.
What is Alabaster?
Used for centuries in sculpture and architecture, alabaster is a soft mineral stone prized for its smooth surface, polishable quality, and translucency. Easier to carve than marble, it lends itself to organic forms and emits an ambient, sheer glow when used in lighting. Whether in a lamp, bowl, or accent table, incorporating alabaster or similar stones into your home can bring a sensory richness and a timeless connection to nature. Follow along for ways to bring this tactile trend into your space.
1. Stone Chandeliers
Stone is now illuminating our homes – literally. Far from being hard and cold, in 2025 this natural surface is creating a luxurious ambience through chandeliers, lamps, sconces, and pendants. Chandeliers in this unique, semi-translucent finish take on a whole new, one-of-a-kind aesthetic, turning them from simple lighting to an exquisite artform without the custom price tag. The bespoke veining and tones found in stone create a softer, overall glow rather than the scattered, refracted light found in traditional crystal or glass chandeliers.
2. Stone Wall Sconces
Sconce-style wall lights have been a popular request in bedrooms, bathrooms or even entryway design for the diffused glow they create. From creamy alabaster and matte marble to concrete-effect composites, this texture can bring an anchoring earthiness to a blank wall that feels both luxe and lived-in at the same time. The organic, sculptural shapes align perfectly with the popularity of trends such as Wabi-Sabi, Organic Minimalism and Japandi. Unlike their metal or glass counterparts, stone sconces bounce light upward and through the semi-translucent surface to add dimension and subtle drama without overwhelming the space.
3. Stone Pendants
Individual pendants have long been the designer’s choice for over benchtops or simply to occupy a quiet corner of a living room. However, in 2025, it’s not just about the size and placement of pendants but the materiality. Whether it’s honed travertine, stone-effect ceramic or the sheer glow of alabaster, these textures bring pendants to the forefront. Bringing both weight and warmth to overhead lighting, this trend reflects the craving for spaces that feel calm and connected to the earth. Their subtle imperfection and matte finish are the perfectly lit alternative to high-gloss kitchens with industrial details and sleek cabinetry.
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