These 10 New High Point Market Finds Are Defining 2026 Design Trends
Get an insider’s peek of the world’s largest home furnishings industry trade show, where interior designers, architects and dealers from over 100 countries shop furnishings and accessories that’ll define tomorrow’s interior design trends.
As the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, High Point Market’s twice-annual gathering is must-attend for pros in the interiors, exteriors and remodeling industries. From furniture to lighting, outdoor decor, rugs, accessories and even kitchen and bath cabinetry, High Point Market is the place to see what’s new and what’s next for every space. Each Market’s launches determine not only which products pop up in your local furniture showrooms but also the color, style and pattern trends destined to take over your social feeds.
So, what’s trending? With over 2,000 exhibitors debuting a wide variety of products, spread over 11 million square feet of showroom space in 180 buildings, trends can be tricky to nail down, but here are the looks I spied over and over again:
Buh-bye Gray: Color reigned supreme this Market, with all hues represented, but mainly I spotted cheery colors, like candy-colored shades of blue, green and pink. As for neutrals, browns were dominant, both in fabrics and as a timeless finish for wood.
Curves Ahead: From sinuous sofas to curvilinear cabinets, curves are king – but the key takeaway is Scallops. Were. Everywhere! On lampshades, rugs, cabinet trim, mirrors … you name it, scallops lent established products a fresh take.
Everything Old Is New Again: As an antique devotee, I’m delighted to report that manufacturers are looking to the past to inspire tomorrow’s décor. Chinoiserie-inspired design was big again this Market, as was the English Country House look that’s gained popularity over the past few years. But, overall, this Market’s launches fell solidly into the traditional style category for looks that are timeless rather than of-the-moment.
Stylishly Sustainable: Fast-growing plants – sisal, bamboo, jute, rattan and seagrass – and natural materials, like linen and organic cotton, were everywhere this Market. Manufacturers are planning for our future by intentionally choosing materials that are both beautiful and sustainable, rather than relying on less expensive (and non-biodegradable) synthetic options.
Statement-Making Lighting: Oversized lighting fixtures were on full display all over Market. From 7-foot-tall vertical cascades of sea glass to massive, floating, cloud-like fixtures, composed of illuminated twigs, lighting was a full-on mood this Market.
Ready to shop the looks yourself? Here are a few of my favorite new products I spotted:
Manhattan-based, maximalist designer Corey Damen Jenkins’ sculptural and streamlined take on Art Deco-style proves that great design never goes out of style. This stunner stopped me in my tracks as I toured the Eichholtz Showroom and literally made me gasp. With a room-anchoring size (nearly 3 feet tall!), the ‘Erika’ chandelier is a showstopper with hand-cast glass feathers, an antiqued brass frame and a floral-inspired silhouette that’s playfully reminiscent of a flapper’s party dress.
Hand-tufted from 100% wool, these scallop-edged area rugs would look equally at home in a Boho, Traditional or Biophilic bedroom as they would in a Cottage-style kitchen. Available in seven sizes — from a 2x4 perfect for adding a little softness to a guest bath all the way up to a room-anchoring 9x13, these floral-embellished rugs are a cozy way to add Anna Bond’s Insta-friendly artistic style to your space.
Co-founded by twins, Jennifer Matthews and Julia Au, Tempaper is a household name today but was a very big idea in 2008 when the sisters launched the original, commitment-free wallpaper. In the 18 years since the brand’s founding, Tempaper’s wide variety of colors, patterns, textures and trend-forward designer collabs have made the brand a hit with both interior designers and DIYers alike. Offering 300+ designs, there’s a peel-and-stick paper to fit any design style, but I fell in love with this timeless, Chinoiserie-inspired print that would look equally at home in a powder bath as it would in a nursery or home office. Combining their easy-on/easy-off backing with a grasscloth texture (trendy!) and a toile pattern (super trendy!) this Canopy Toile wallpaper is a guaranteed home run.
While color and pattern trends in interior design may be ever evolving, indoor/outdoor living — and the need for stylish products that can smoothly transition between the two — is here to stay. To that end, worry-free fabric manufacturer, Sunbrella, just launched a lovely line of cozy, oversized throws that keep their good looks while resisting stains and shaking off moisture from an unexpected summer storm. Available in 13 limited edition designs, each made-to-last throw is fade-, stain-, mold- and mildew-resistant, needing just a quick toss in the wash to maintain its bright colors and luxurious feel.
Formerly known as Mainly Baskets, this company began in the ‘70s as an importer of the highest-quality baskets for the interior design trade and has since grown by leaps and bounds, expanding into both indoor and outdoor furniture. For this classic cutie, they partnered with renowned designer Sarah Bartholomew to channel a French bistro feel with organic texture. Handwoven by artisans using all-natural, sustainable materials, these heirloom-quality chairs are available in 14 on-trend colorways with an endlessly customizable choice of cushions.
Sprinkled amongst High Point Market’s large, permanent showrooms are a variety of temporary spaces showcasing niche products, like these cheerful table linens. As mentioned, all colors were on display this Market, but blues and greens reigned supreme as did florals and natural motifs — especially those with a global, block-printed look. So, it’s no wonder that Pomegranate’s booth filled with thousands of colorful block-printed-by-hand beauties, designed by owner Angela Beck, drew me in. I’d love to throw (or attend!) a soirée where these sustainably sourced linens brightened up the table.
Speaking of flowers, I was delighted to spy this cutie in the Currey & Co. showroom. With a playfully retro vibe, this perfectly sized fixture would look right at home in a powder room, breakfast nook, guest room or nursery. An original design, each fixture is crafted by hand (including cutting and sandblasting each glass petal) by their in-house artisans, making Currey & Co. a go-to lighting source for interior designers.
While you might not expect to see bathroom vanities — especially ones this chic! — in a furniture showroom, these washstands from Worlds Away demonstrate how case good manufacturers have leveraged their cabinet-making skills to create vanities that offer plenty of storage without sacrificing style. Incorporating trendy colors (greens and blues were tops this Market), applied in a durable lacquer finish, topped by timeless marble and glammed up with brass hardware and caning accents, these vanities beautifully combine form and function.
Pictured: Cutler Single Vanity in Light Blue and Schaffer Single Vanity in Matte Navy
Available in a natural, unfinished raffia or deep blue colorway, this oversized tray corrals clutter while adding a big boost of oh-so-stylish scallops to any space. Each tray is handmade by global artisans and is generously sized at almost two feet square — plenty big to serve cocktails or snacks for a party or artfully organize tchotchkes on a coffee table.
As a lifelong fan of traditional design, I can assure you that Chinoiserie-inspired ceramics are nothing new — however, this kicky turquoise colorway and loose, lotus flower motif is a fresh take on tradition. Available as part of the ‘Monarch Lotus’ pattern launch for Spring ’26, this oversized bowl is hand-painted and hand-stamped by artisans over fine porcelain and would make a fanciful fruit bowl for your kitchen counter or colorful accent for your china cabinet.
