As we approach the new year and the cozy winter months ahead, it’s the perfect time to reflect on design inspirations that can help us refresh our interiors. This year’s High Point Fall Market revealed some exciting trends, perfect for starting your next project or simply updating your space for the season.

Traditional style upholstery with refined detailing and clean lines in a cozy living room setting. — Classic traditional furniture with modern details, featuring clean silhouettes and elegant details that blend heritage style with contemporary simplicity. Perfect for timeless interiors that balance comfort and sophistication. Featured: CR Laine, left; Thibaut, right.

A Return to Traditional with a Modern Twist

Classic, timeless design is making a strong comeback. This Market, many collections revived elegant, traditional shapes with a fresh, pared-back approach. Ornate details are being softened to highlight clean, strong silhouettes, creating pieces that feel both comforting and current. It’s a style that invites warmth and familiarity into any room, perfect for creating a cozy home for any season.

Close-up of a plaid patterned armchair upholstery showcasing menswear-inspired design. — *Upholstery featuring menswear-inspired patterns such as plaid, checks, and subtle textures. These designs add classic sophistication and a tailored look to modern interiors. Featured: CR Laine.*

Patterns with a Menswear Influence

Menswear-inspired fabrics like plaids, stripes, and subtle checks appeared throughout showrooms this Market, offering a nod to tradition while maintaining a contemporary edge. These patterns evoke a sense of timeless style, ideal for clients seeking interiors that are classic yet approachable.

Living room with deep brown velvet sofa and warm brown painted walls, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. — Warm, rich brown upholstery and wall colors creating cozy, grounded interiors. Shades range from deep chocolate to soft camel, offering a versatile and elegant color palette for contemporary and traditional spaces alike. Featured: Rowe, left; CR Laine, Right.

Brown Takes Center Stage in Color Trends

One of the standout stories this season is brown’s major moment. Warm, rich brown tones are showing up everywhere in upholstery and wall colors, from deep chocolate and espresso to soft, earthy camel shades. These hues bring a sense of comfort and grounding to a space, creating a cozy backdrop that feels both timeless and fresh. Brown pairs beautifully with saturated jewel tones as well as softer neutrals, making it an easy, versatile choice for elevating any room.

Table, console and mirrors made of light oak wood surrounded by rich, textured upholstery in a cozy, moody living room setting. — Furniture and home accessories crafted from lighter and medium natural woods, especially oak, bringing organic texture and a fresh, earthy feel to interior design. These finishes complement a wide range of styles, from rustic to modern. Featured: Hooker Furniture.

Natural Woods in Lighter and Medium Tones

Alongside the resurgence of warm browns, lighter and medium natural woods, especially oak, played a prominent role this season. These finishes bring a fresh, organic feel to furniture and accessories, perfectly complementing the season’s emphasis on warmth and texture. The use of natural wood tones helps balance the richer colors and adds a calming, nature-inspired element that’s especially welcome as we move into the quieter winter months.

Close-up of box-pleated sofa and ruffle trim pillows in a beautiful, feminine living room. — Trending: soft upholstery and decor featuring scalloped edges, box pleats, delicate ruffles, and luxurious finishes. These refined details add elegance, tactile dimension, and personalization options to any space. Featured: CR Laine.

Feminine Details with Elevated Sophistication

Soft, feminine touches continue to captivate with more refined and thoughtfully crafted details. Scalloped edges, box pleats, delicate ruffles, and luxurious finishing details add elegance and tactile interest without overpowering. These elements add just the right amount of dimension, offering plenty of opportunities for personalization.

Game Tables Make a Comeback

Game tables, particularly mahjong tables, saw a notable resurgence, reflecting a renewed desire for social connection and leisurely moments at home. These stylish, multifunctional pieces are perfect for creating gathering spots that blend entertainment with elegant design, ideal for long winter evenings spent indoors with family and friends.

Bringing These Trends Into Your Home

As we head into the new year, these trends offer fresh ways to create interiors that feel warm, welcoming, and timeless. Whether you want to introduce rich brown tones, embrace natural woods, or add classic patterns and feminine details, there’s something here to inspire every style.

At U-Fab, we’re excited to help you bring these looks to life in your own space. Visit our showroom or reach out to learn how we can collaborate to create a home that’s as beautiful as it is comfortable; perfect for the new season and beyond.

Plus, be sure to check out our HPMKT story highlight on Instagram, where we’ve shared virtual tours of the showrooms we visited at Market. It’s a great way to see these trends in action and gather ideas from the comfort of your home!

Design Trends to Watch for 2026: Highlights from This Year’s High Point Fall Market