Natural motifs and materials, warm colors, inviting textures and curves have dominated home furnishings and decor in recent years. At the trade-only fall High Point Market in North Carolina (Oct. 26-30), manufacturers’ newest collections once again reflected those big-picture trends. But, as is the case each season, a variety of more specific designs and ideas stood out as fresh iterations or especially prevalent on showroom floors. Here are some top looks to have on your radar as we head into 2025 and beyond.
1. Faunal and Floral Motifs Go Wild
Animal patterns and motifs are spotted everywhere. Most of the nature-inspired motifs we saw this fall emerged at the spring market or even earlier, but some seem to be catching on more than others. Animal print — faux leopard especially but also faux tiger and zebra — is an example of a pattern that seems to be pulling ahead of the pack. While some examples were bold, most were abstract interpretations or subtly monochromatic or both, such as the one in this Sherrill Furniture photo. We also saw a lot of animals incorporated into designs, including horses galloping across artwork, snakes coiling around vases and lamp bases, and small, sculptural bird decorations perched on bookcases.
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