Can Acrylic Light Fixtures Really Be Luxe?

Traditionally, acrylic is used in lighting as a diffuser - usually as an opal panel beneath a fixture to soften and spread light evenly. But what happens when this material is placed at the heart of the design itself? By playing with colour, textures, techniques, and sculptural forms, we transform acrylic into extraordinary works of light.

Acrylic light fixtures are often seen as modern or industrial, but when thoughtfully designed, they can bring elegance, texture, and sculptural presence to bespoke interiors. At Northern Lights, we’ve reimagined this versatile material as a design-led element, turning it into bespoke lighting solutions for residential, hospitality, and retail projects. From contemporary private residences to grand Parisian dining halls, discover fresh inspiration from our bespoke lighting archives.

Acrylic in Residential Spaces

Spotlight: VIPP Chimney House
Three five-metre-long pendants of tiered sandblasted Perspex discs hang from an exposed roof, creating a bold statement of contemporary design. Precision-crafted by our artisans, acrylic becomes a sculptural element connecting the living space and bedroom above, visible from every angle of the open staircase.

Interior Design: Studio David Thulstrup

Acrylic in Restaurant Lighting Design

Spotlight: The Rosarium 
Luxury and surrealism intertwine in this whimsical dining experience. Above the private banquet table, three monumental 3-metre-wide pendants showcase acrylic in its traditional role, diffusing light through matt opal panels framed in antique brass and mirrored stainless steel discs. Beneath them, floral table lamps of delicately shaped acrylic petals scatter a gentle glow, blending function with storytelling.

Interior Design: Faber & Company

Acrylic in Luxury Hospitality

Spotlight: Le Jardin De Verre
Three-tiered pendants composed of over 130 gracefully curved Perspex panels in soft amber-brown hues are mounted on powder-coated black steel rings, each supporting an individual golfball lamp. Our artisans shaped each panel with precision, turning acrylic into a sculptural, luminous centerpiece that complements natural light and elevates the grandeur of the atrium.

From subtle diffusion to statement luxury, acrylic can take on limitless forms within hospitality design, as demonstrated in this luxurious Parisian space.

Interior Design: Fettle & Edyn

For more subtle hotel bedroom lighting, our Verona Collection fits the brief.  Warm,  diffused lighting is fused with a contemporary, fresh style, complemented by a dark antique stem.  The shade is crafted from moulded acrylic, with soft curves for an elegant silhouette.

Acrylic in Office Lighting

Spotlight: Colmore Tang
Within this glamourous office redevelopment, brass, stainless steel and acrylic are perfectly positioned to float from fine suspension wires, reflecting the light to create a stunning display.  The feature pendant, handcrafted into individual curls by our artisans, creates a striking centrepiece at the heart of the central office space.

Interior Design: Tibbats Abel

The Design Process: Curiosity Meets Craft

By shifting distance, angle, and light source, our designers explore how textured acrylic transforms illumination into mesmerising patterns of reflection and perception. Light is never still - it bends, reflects, and evolves depending on how we guide it. Every experiment unlocks new possibilities, inspiring the next chapter of design.

Why Acrylic Works in Luxury Lighting

• Lightweight & adaptable: Allows bold, intricate forms without the same weight as materials like glass, giving ultimate flexibility for interiors.

• Versatile finishes: From frosted to clear, coloured, layered or textured acrylic, each type changes how the light is shaped and experienced.  

• Bespoke possibilities: Each of our custom fixtures are tailored to the individual project, making every acrylic light fixture unique.

From our Derbyshire workshop, our designers and artisans work with a plethora of unique raw materials.  We work closely with designers, architects and procurement companies to design bespoke lighting that’s as unique and considered as your vision. Get in touch with our team to bring your ideas to life.