# Hazelnut-Inspired Hanging Lights The Nut-C Pendant Style Lights are Warm and Inviting By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-style-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/30/nuts-about-this-lighting/) & [mzpa.co](http://mzpa.co/) The Nut-C pendant style lights are the design work of Julia Kononenko for M'ZPA and draw inspiration from hazelnuts, which infuses a [naturalistic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) into a living space. Boasting a simple silhouette, the Nut-C light features an elongated style that is achieved using a mix of materials including [metal, wood and leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier) in order to offer a warm, charming touch. A distinct shift towards ultra-modern interior design aesthetics has created a partial disconnect for consumers who are further removed from the natural world. Designers and brands are responding in kind with products like the Nut-C pendant style lights in order to infuse a natural touch back into the living space. What's created is a calming space that is more focused on rejuvenating the inhabitant rather than having them feel disconnected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-modern Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate natural elements and materials into ultra-modern interior design aesthetics. - **Naturalistic Aesthetics:** Opportunity to infuse natural touches and organic designs into interior lighting. - **Reconnecting with the Natural World:** Opportunity to create products that help reconnect consumers with nature within their living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate natural elements into modern designs. - **Lighting:** Opportunity for lighting companies to develop pendant lights that showcase naturalistic aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer products that help consumers reconnect with nature in their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [Encapsulated Semi-Transparent Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nested-pendant-light.md) - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [American Oak Pendant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-bean.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md) - [Sustainable Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka.md) - [Stacked Illuminator Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konnect-pendant-light.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md)