Trends that will shape the look and feel of interiors for the coming seasons made their debut at the recent Interwoven Textile Fair held in High Point, N.C. Hosted by the International Textile Alliance (ITA), the show brings new upholstery designs to market, setting the tone for the next season of home furnishings and interior design.
New takes on traditional patterns
Traditional motifs such as florals, stripes and plaids are on the rise, but with fresh approaches via unexpected colors, pairings with other patterns and details such as softer, more organic lines.
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“We have a reimagining of some of our classics that are timeless and treasured, such as a plaid that integrates an ikat effect,” said Amy Gillam, design manager at Sunbrella. “It’s a combination of classic with a global lens to it.”
Trend forecasters Future Snoops pointed to a marrying of tradition with the recent resurgence of nature motifs in interiors to give designs a fresher approach.
“It marries neo-traditionalism with naturalism, creating a design aesthetic that balances timeless craftsmanship with a profound connection to the natural world,” the agency said. “Interiors draw from history, celebrating materials, textures and forms that feel both enduring and purposeful.”
Evolution of classic colors
Blue, green and yellow have been trending in home textiles for several seasons, but those classic colors will take a deeper, more subdued approach going forward.
Sunny, buttery shades of yellow have given way to richer, more sophisticated hues of saffron, mustard and goldenrod.
“We’re starting to see this mustard-type yellow and this yellow-gold,” said Katharine Dotterer, creative director of Brentwood Textiles and Revolution Performance Fabrics. “We saw that trickle into the high end around two years ago, and it’s definitely expanding.”
Sunbrella paired a new saffron shade with everything from browns to deep indigo blue. “It gives a nice spark of optimism,” Gillam said.
And speaking of indigo, the darker blue hue showed up across Interwoven, making a dramatic statement that also harkens to a more handmade, artisan approach when the shade was achieved through plant dyes.
“We’re seeing a lot of indigo—people are really searching for this color,” Dotterer said.
On the opposite end of the blue spectrum, sea glass-inspired hues add a soothing touch while bridging from teals and ceruleans that have been popular the past few seasons.
Riding the wave of biophilic design along with blue, green has been in high demand. But the verdant, leafy shades and soft sages that have dominated are giving way to something deeper with mossy, olive and eucalyptus greens giving a more dramatic nod to nature.
“Color isn’t just decoration—it’s a mood tool,” trend forecasters at Future Snoops said. “Rich hues and unexpected pairings are driving emotional impact and individuality. Instead of labels or prestige, today’s luxury is shaped by uniqueness, emotion and a sense of self—refined but never generic.”
Flora and fauna
Mother Nature’s impact on home design wasn’t limited to color trends—patterns also took cues from the natural world in the form of fresh florals, botanicals and even animal prints.
Florals and botanicals ranged from small-scale applications with embroidery-like details to oversized petals and leaves in unexpected colors and abstract interpretations that give these tried-and-true patterns a fresher feel.
“Florals are making a bold statement in home design, with blooming wall coverings, floral art prints and elaborate floral arrangements adorning every space,” said trend forecasters at Future Snoops. “These nature-inspired elements bring vibrancy and organic elegance to the home.”
Animal prints ventured away from the usual zebra and cheetah to representations of actual animals such as birds, rabbits and even armadillos. But these creatures eschew the hokey-ness of literal interpretation with more abstract takes in on-trend color palettes.
Valdese Weavers tapped into the nature-forward trend with its Floraison theme, which celebrates flora and fauna through a stylish, maximalist approach that illustrates the power of the natural world to transform the home.
“Floraison is a story rooted in heritage, timeless artistry and the relationship of the indoors with the romance of the wilderness,” said Jill Harrell, director of marketing and brand communications, Valdese Weavers. “Fabrics are seeing a revival of blooming foliage prints bringing a fresh, modern twist to a classic favorite. Classic prints like animal motifs and baroque-inspired textures elevate nostalgic patterns into something entirely new.”
