# Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators The IKEA VARMBLIXT Collection Was Created with Sabine Marcelis By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/ikea-x-sabine-marcelis-luminous-wall-lamps/172846/) & [about.ikea](https://about.ikea.com/en/newsroom/2022/06/08/ikea-sabine-marcelis-varmblixt-collection)  The [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varmblixt) [VARMBLIXT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights) collection has been designed in collaboration with Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis as a series of wall-mounted illuminators to enhance the aesthetic of any space. The lamps come in two styles, which include one with a circular form and another with a slender, branch-like design. The lamps are designed to provide ambient illumination by bouncing light off the wall they're mounted on. This allows for a slightly different look in every space by enabling the light to play with the other decor present. Marcelis commented on the IKEA VARMBLIXT collection saying, "As a designer, I am inspired by [sculptural lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) and objects in the home that serves more than their functional needs but add to the artistic value of home. I want people to connect more with their homes and consider elements such as lighting which enlighten our atmosphere in a simplistic yet sophisticated way." Image Credit: IKEA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wall-mounted Ambient Illuminators:** Wall-mounted ambient illuminators as a way to add artistic value to home lighting. - **Collaborations with Designers for Unique Lighting Designs:** Collaborating with designers to create unique lighting designs that go beyond functional needs. - **Playful Lighting Designs with Ambient Illumination:** Playful lighting designs that use ambient illumination to bounce light off walls for a unique and ever-changing look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** In the home decor industry, there is an opportunity to collaborate with designers for unique lighting designs that add value to homes. - **Lighting:** In the lighting industry, there is an opportunity to explore playful and artistic lighting designs that go beyond functional needs and add value to homes. - **Furniture:** In the furniture industry, there is an opportunity to create furniture pieces that are also functional lighting designs, such as wall-mounted ambient illuminators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimally Sourced Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varmblixt.md) - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md) - [Alternative Energy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammanlnkad-collection.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-jetstrm.md) - [Shifting Industrial Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivoting-lamps-collection.md) - [Plexiglass Vibrant Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibeke-fonnesberg-schmidt.md) - [Vibrant Home Tech Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teklan-collection.md) - [Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light.md)