High Point Furniture Market: 8 Trends We’re Bringing Back With Us
Today’s renters know what they like—and chances are, they’ve already saved it to a Pinterest board.
They’re discovering beautiful hotels, thoughtfully designed homes and the latest furniture trends every time they open their phones. That shapes what they hope to find when they walk through a community: spaces with personality, comfortable places to gather and details that make them think, “I could see myself here.”
That’s why we go to High Point Furniture Market. Staying current in multi-family interior design takes a little more than scrolling, although we certainly do our share. We want to sit in the chairs, feel the fabrics, see the finishes in person and ask how all that beauty will hold up to everyday life.
A sofa can photograph like a dream and still be the last place you’d want to spend a Saturday afternoon. We’d rather discover that in the showroom.
Here are eight trends we're excited to bring back from this year's High Point Market.
01 Wood with a little personality.
Burl, beautiful grain and rich wood tones give a space soul. A great communal table or lobby console can make a new place feel like it already has a story.
02 A little wine with our design.
Burgundy, oxblood and merlot showed up in some lovely ways. An accent chair or a bit of richly colored stone can bring warmth and depth without taking over the whole space.
03 Texture that says, “Stay awhile.”
Soft upholstery and layered textiles make you want to settle in. For our communities, the trick is finding that inviting feel in materials that can handle everyday life—and clean up well afterward.
04 Curves that bring people together.
Rounded sofas, comfortable barrel chairs and sculptural tables soften a room. We love what they can do for a conversation area: give people a natural place to gather and a reason to stay.
05 A room with a story to tell.
Familiar patterns, vintage-inspired pieces and a thoughtful mix of furnishings make a space feel collected over time. There’s room here to reflect the neighborhood and give each community a personality of its own.
06 Spaces that encourage analog time
Game tables, craft tables and oversized, plush lounge chairs give people a reason to put their phones down. Make something, get lost in a book or find out which neighbor is a little too competitive at cards. We love spaces that make disconnecting feel easy—and leave room for a good afternoon to unfold.
07 Warm colors that welcome you in.
Earthy neutrals, rust, bronze and golden tones feel easy to spend time with. They give us a beautiful foundation for connecting spaces while letting each room have its own moment.
08 Pretty still has to pull its weight.
We’ll always fall for a beautiful fabric or rug, but it needs to work as hard as it looks good. Durability, upkeep and comfort belong in the conversation from the beginning. That’s how we make spaces people can truly enjoy.
Final Thoughts // From Market to Meaningful Spaces
We come home with fresh ideas and a practical eye for where they belong. A great material, a warmer palette or a seating arrangement that makes conversation come naturally can change how people experience a community.
Our job is to bring those discoveries into clubhouses, lobbies and amenity spaces in ways that feel welcoming and make sense for the people using them.
Because when a space feels good, people settle in, get to know their neighbors, and linger a little longer.
