Woven textures and classic styles lead High Point Market trends

By Cecile Corral of CecilePR

After a long hiatus, my return to High Point Market felt less like a reentry and more like a revival. The energy I experienced was rewarding—an electric mix of creative inspiration, professional camaraderie and a renewed sense of purpose, despite the inevitable rumblings around tariffs.

Credit is due to the market organizers, who set a welcoming tone and filled the schedule with genuinely enriching educational moments across business and design.

Design trends from the showroom floor

What stood out this spring wasn’t just what was new, but what was nuanced—classic styles revived with modern takes, familiar forms reimagined with fresh eyes. Some standout design trends I spied included:

Wicker, woven & wondrous: Basketweave textures bow tactility and soul to both furniture and décor, reminding us of the enduring appeal of the handmade.

Consistency in the classics: Old World landscapes are making a refined return on textiles, tapestries and wall coverings — yes, tapestries are back in the conversation.

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Blue & white forever: The perennial coastal palette is evolving beyond the beach house and into year-round, room-to-room sophistication.

Polished + matte: A mix of finishes—especially in bronze and brass—are spotlighting visual tension and interest in accessories and hardware.

Toile, transformed: Pastoral prints are refreshed with a sharper lens that is telling new narratives through updated motifs and bolder, more graphic contrasts

Stylish in skirts: From accent chairs to side tables, flowing silhouettes and fabric skirts added softness and charm with a wink of nostalgia.

While the main showrooms buzzed with activity, Shoppe Object, tucked away in its quiet corner, felt slightly under the radar. That was a missed opportunity, as the makers there offered some of the most interesting and original interpretations of everyday items begging for a brighter spotlight. I walked the showcase, meeting some of the creators from around the country and other pockets of the world to get a closer view and personally ask them each about their hand-crafted home decor items – new concepts in quilts, wall hangings, and floor coverings handwoven in repurposed and reimagined fabrics, natural materials-made brooms and dusters worthy of display, and original pottery and ceramic vases that add sculptural beauty to their functional purpose.

So much to inspire! In the end, I brought back from High Point Market a renewed appreciation for the crafters, the community and the quiet innovation happening each day across our industry. From the major showrooms to the tucked-away artisan exhibits, it’s clear that thoughtful design is thriving and relevant. If Spring Market was any indication, the future of interior design isn’t just stylish—it’s soulful, smart, and full of stories.

Cecile Corral is the founder and president of CecilePR, a strategic communications engineering firm specializing in the home décor and home fashions industry.