Our team has just returned from the Fall 2025 High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, where more than 2,000 exhibitors showcased their latest inspirations in furnishings and home accents. So what were the “high points”? Too many to count, but these stood out most.
The Warmth of Wood
Wood continues to play a prominent role in furniture design, thoughtfully incorporated into the leather frames of sofas and chairs and showcased in the beautiful veneer details of the “new traditional” look. While lighter natural and washed woods remain popular, warmer, richer tones of darker woods are also making their way back into many collections.
Effortless Comfort in Motion
Reclining and stationary pieces alike focused on effortless comfort. The latest power chairs are so streamlined that you might not guess they were designed to recline. Motion furniture truly took centre stage.
Dining Gets Creative
Dining furniture is having its moment. Chairs were a standout category, displaying eclectic mixes of materials and designs inspired by multiple art forms. Transformative tables that start as small as 36” now easily extend to accommodate 10-12 people for dinner parties in any size space.
Breaking the Rules with Style
A welcome break from design “rules” was one of the most refreshing trends. Imperfection added character in both finishes and décor. Materials were mixed freely, and gallery walls now feel collected over time rather than curated to perfection. Traditional art appeared in contemporary spaces and vice versa, creating an inspired blend of old and new.
Colour, Texture, and Nostalgia
Colour palettes varied, but warm whites remain popular for upholstery. Pillows and accent chairs introduced earthy tones of greens, browns, and blues, with touches of burgundy echoing fashion trends. Vintage fabrics and patterns gave a comforting nod to our “Grannys,”which we found comforting and reminiscent. If it wasn’t cotton or linen-looking, most every fabric had texture, bringing comfort to the forefront once again.
The Fall 2025 High Point Market reminded us that great design is about craftsmanship, comfort, and character – elements that endure in every home, no matter the season.
