Festive tabletop trends gains momentum at the 2025 Inspired Home Show

From bold and colorful serveware to classic blue-and-white dinnerware, these trends were apparent at the Chicago home and housewares show.

Festive tabletop trends gains momentum at the 2025 Inspired Home Show

After browsing a full winter season of trade shows, one thing is clear, report our colleagues at Gifts & Decorative Accessories: Consumers are looking for products that bring joy to their everyday lives and that includes more colorful and festive tabletop. “But that’s not the only tabletop trend we’ve noticed,” said editor Lenise Willis. “This year, more festive table accessories, like unique salt and pepper shakers, figural accessories, pretty table linens, pitchers and dinner taper holders; blue-and-white dishes spun off the classic chinoiserie pattern, but with a modern twist; fused-glass products; and spring-fresh floral patterns all seem to be trending, judging by the products showcased at the markets.”

Here are just a few products discovered at the Inspired Home Show that confirm the trends spotted for 2025.

Bold and Colorful Tabletop Uplifts Spirits

This year, along with the last few years, have been tumultuous and have consumers seeking ways to uplift their mood. One way to do that is by using bold and colorful dinnerware, whether for group gatherings or an everyday dinner. In addition to more “loud” designs, colorful floral patterns are also adding joy to the category in a more subdued way. Here are just a few of the joyful patterns and colors spotted at the Inspired Home Show.

Floral dinnerware by Signature Housewares Inc. — Bold colors and floral patterns, like this collection by Signature Housewares Inc., add joy to the dinner table. sighouse.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

BIA Cordon Bleu colorful tabletop with pattern — This bold collection is uplifting. biacordonblu.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

BIA Cordon Bleu colorful mugs — Colorful and textured coffee cups by BIA Cordon Bleu. biacordonblu.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

BIA Cordon Bleu Paris collection — BIA Cordon Bleu's Paris collection features trendy blue and green shades in a pattern that evokes joy. biacordonblu.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Corelle floral plates — These Corelle plates features a colorful, but still sophisticated pattern for customers who want color that isn't as bold. corelle.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Convenience and Function are Still Key

Consumers are still looking for no-fuss accessories, like double-walled glasses that prevent drinkware from sweating and melamine dishes that don’t shatter. New innovations, like microwavable melamine, take the convenience feature to the next level.

TarHong PET tableware — TarHong's polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tableware is made of recyclable plastic and is microwave and dishwasher safe. tarhongusa.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

New Wave by Abode Microwave Melamine — New Wave by Abode Microwave Safe Melamine, featured in trendy greens and florals, tap into the trend of convenience for consumers. (Photo by Lenise Willis)

New Wave by Abode Microwave Melamine in blue — New Wave by Abode Microwave Safe Melamine, featured in a classic blue shade, taps into the trend of convenience for consumers. (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Bodum twisted wine glasses — Bodum's double-walled twisted wine glasses tap into the popularity of colored glassware that's fun, but still sophisticated. bodum.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Festive Table Accessories Add a Touch of Fun

From figural serveware and tabletop accessories to quirky salt and pepper sets, decorative napkin rings, taper holders and table linens, table accessories are adding personality to the dinner table.

Tag spring tabletop assortment including napkin rings — Tag's spring-forward table setting features colorful table textiles, taper holders and floral napkin rings. tagltd.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Tag napkin rings and napkins — Floral napkins and trendy napkin rings by Tag add something special to the table. tagltd.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

This Corelle place setting features a bright floral napkin and casual napkin ring. corelle.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Figural dinnerware by Signature Housewares Inc. — Figural plates and table accessories are adding a fun and more casual flair to the category. sighouse.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Colorful and figural dinnerware by Signature Housewares Inc. sighouse.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

BIA Cordon Bleu figural plates and accessories — A rep at BIA Cordon Bleu said the company created this collection due to customers' request for more figural accessories. biacordonblu.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

BIA Cordon Bleu gold collectiona — This white-and-gold collection is for a consumer seeking accessories with bling. Note the gold rooster salt and pepper set. biacordonblu.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Fused-Glass Tabletop Adds Color and Quirk to Everyday Items

Fused-glass products are a new technique for attaching colored-glass decorations to clear (or now patterned) glassware, bringing a touch of creativity to the category.

Silver One Intl fused-glass tumblers — Silver One Intl's fused-glass tumblers further show the popularity of the new trendy technique. (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Tag fused-glass cocktail glasses — Tag is putting a twist on the fused-glass trend by adding more color and pattern to the glass itself. tagltd.com (Photo by Lenise Willis)

Blue and White is Still a Classic

Blue shades in the home have been trending for the last couple of years and the resurgence of chinoiserie dishes has brought back the appeal of classic blue-and-white patterns. Though chinoiserie patterns exploded across all gift categories and have since started to die out, the popularity of the color combo is still lingering. These tabletop items put a more modern and fresh take on the popular palette.