Audo Alternatives That Add Contrast Without Competing
Audo (formerly known as Menu) has a calm, sculptural presence that settles into a home with almost no effort. Their modern lighting feels measured and modern, but not cold, which is why designers reach for it so often. They also like pairing Audo with a few other studios that bring different qualities. A little softness here. A bit of atmosphere there. Sometimes a clearer architectural line. None of these choices compete with Audo. They simply round out the room in a way that feels intentional and lived in.
Loop Sconce from Research.Lighting
Research.Lighting
Research.Lighting approaches lighting with a sculptural mindset. Clean shapes, balanced proportions, and a quiet confidence that holds a room together without pushing. In our studio, we often think about how a piece behaves once people start living around it . Paired with Audo, Research.Lighting usually becomes the grounding presence. Imagine a Research.Lighting chandelier giving the dining room its structure, while an Audo pendant light in the kitchen carries that soft architectural glow forward. One steadies the space. The other eases it open.
Muuto
Muuto brings warmth in a quieter, friendlier way. Rounded shapes, soft diffusion, and a tone that feels relaxed without becoming casual. Placed beside Audo, Muuto can introduce a note of comfort that balances Audo’s more measured lines. A Muuto floor lamp can warm up a living room corner, and an Audo table lamp nearby can keep everything feeling composed. Designers like this mix because it feels honest rather than styled.
Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen leans into refined simplicity. Smooth curves, timeless silhouettes, and a sense of calm that comes from years of Scandinavian design culture. Together with Audo, Fritz Hansen can add a gentle shift in texture or temperature. A Fritz Hansen sconce along a hallway can soften the glow, while an Audo flush mount in the next room keeps the overall rhythm crisp. The pairing feels related but not repetitive.
Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen has a thoughtful way of shaping light itself. Their designs often start from how light should move through a room rather than how the fixture looks in isolation. That approach works beautifully with Audo’s sculptural minimalism. A Louis Poulsen pendant light over a dining table can create a warm center point, and an Audo floor lamp in the corner can add the structure that keeps the room feeling collected. It is a quiet conversation between two different kinds of clarity.
Hive Sconce from Research.Lighting
Closing Thoughts
Mixing lighting studios is never about picking one direction. It is about finding a rhythm of shape, glow, and personality that feels natural in your home. Audo brings calm structure. These complementary studios bring warmth, depth, or a small spark of expression. When blended with intention, the result feels balanced, grounded, and confidently contemporary.
If you want a closer look at how Audo relates to another modern favorite, our Blu Dot vs Audo article walks through that comparison - or for more ideas on lighting studios shaping modern interiors, explore our feature on the top designer lighting brands influencing contemporary spaces.
