A look at spring trends

From popular palettes in florals and patterns, to technology gone viral, numerous trends were prevalent along with an abundance of outside-of-the-box innovation.

HIGH POINT – High Point Market is a home furnishings smorgasbord for trend forecasters, and the spring edition was no exception. From popular palettes in florals and patterns, to technology gone viral in sectionals and sofas boasting surround sound, numerous trends were prevalent along with an abundance of outside-of-the-box innovation.

Blended temps

The reentry of brown in every shade a few seasons ago heralded the return of warm palettes. However, several showrooms nodded to an ongoing interest in cooler hues this market with one company official noting that “gray is never going to go away.” The warm/cool debate was settled by several manufacturers with “blended temps,” a combination of gray/brown textiles that can be evolved toward either end of the color spectrum.

Universal's Oxford chaise features an ombre fabric that works with both warm and cool palettes. — Universal’s Oxford chaise features an ombre fabric that works with both warm and cool palettes.

Penney RSF sofa with Accent Chair in Levi Biscotti & Fluent Alabaster by The RW Collective

Hooker's Commerce and Market S-curve chair is shown in Teton Diamond Neutral. — Hooker’s Commerce and Market S-curve chair is shown in Teton Diamond Neutral.

England Furniture's 64R00 group featured an accent chair shown in Mixed Media Multi fabric that works with cool or warm neutrals. — England Furniture’s 64R00 group featured an accent chair shown in Mixed Media Multi fabric that works with cool or warm neutrals.

Capris Furniture features the SW2011 Swivel chair in Zafrina Twine and Light Sand.

Wood turns & rustic luxe

Some companies reference it as rustic; others as influenced by Spanish furniture from earlier eras. Think of carved, turned wood, metal that calls to mind old iron work, or upholstery frames heavier in scale, and the aesthetic starts to take shape. Reminiscent of old Mexico, Spain and even western abodes, this is furniture where artisanal craftsmanship meets a healthy dose of everyday utility, nodding to Old World western and Mediterranean luxe without pretension.

The Verano dining table is paired with the Linea dining chair at Bramble Co.

The Solano bedroom collection, Coaster Furniture

The console table shown in the Driftwood group at Hooker Furnishings features a stone and metal materials combination.

Montecito is Barclay Butera's new collection for Lexington Home Brands. — Montecito is Barclay Butera’s new collection for Lexington Home Brands.

The Horseshoe chair anchors a casual dining/game table at Old Hickory Furniture.

Wow factor

Although there is plenty of uncertainty about what the remainder of 2025 will bring to the home furnishings industry, numerous manufacturers and suppliers are still making the investment in “wow.” From extension dining room tables that epitomize multifunctionality to conceptual themes for undeserved demographics to that “extra something,” introductions at Spring Market did not disappoint on innovation.