Vegas Market Recap: When Forecasts Become Art

There’s something magical about walking into a market hall and watching design trends shift from whispers on a mood board into fully realized moments. This season in Vegas felt like stepping into a living gallery where the very things we had been forecasting — printed sofas, earthy palettes, curved silhouettes, and contrast piping — were no longer ideas, but works of art you could touch, sit in, and fall in love with.

Printed Sofas: Upholstery as Art

Printed sofas are just beginning to make their entrance, turning upholstery into statement pieces that feel more like custom artwork than furniture. Bold patterns wrapped across soft silhouettes brought playfulness and personality into showrooms — proof that sofas no longer have to blend quietly into the background. This is just the start of a trend that’s destined to grow.

Petrified Wood: Nature’s Sculpture

Petrified wood emerged as one of the most striking materials on the floor, grounding spaces with its organic strength and visual texture. Each piece felt like a one-of-a-kind sculpture — natural history reimagined as functional design. It blurred the line between furnishing and art, giving interiors a rooted, elemental beauty.

Earthy Palettes: The Power of Quiet

Muted, grounded tones reminded us that design doesn’t have to shout to be heard. Layers of soft browns, beiges, and clay-inspired hues created a sense of calm depth, allowing other details to shine. The quietest palettes proved to be the most emotive.

Curved Silhouettes: The Sculptural Ease

Curves continued to soften the showroom landscape, reshaping not just furniture edges but the way we move through a room. These rounded forms invite ease and flow — sculptural yet approachable, like a gallery piece designed to be lived in.

Contrast Piping: Tailored Detail

Contrast piping, one of our forecasts, delivered exactly what we hoped: a crisp, tailored edge that framed upholstery like a couture garment. It elevated classic silhouettes with a fashion-forward detail, proving once again that the smallest touches often make the biggest impact.

Military Influence: Elegance with Edge

One of Vegas’s most unexpected directions was the emergence of military-inspired design. Olive greens, brass hardware, structured lines, and utilitarian detailing marched confidently into the spotlight. Paired with softer curves and palettes, this influence created a striking balance of grit and refinement.

Looking Ahead: Anticipating Atlanta

Watching these elements come alive was pure energy — proof that design is in constant motion, always evolving. Printed sofas and petrified wood are just beginning to arrive, while curves, earth tones, and contrast piping continue to evolve with fresh energy. Military-inspired details hinted at a new direction just beginning to unfold. And now, the anticipation builds: what will deepen, shift, or surprise us in January at Atlanta Market?

That’s the beauty of working with a specifier and visual merchandiser who’s in the room when these trends debut. By the time they trickle into mainstream showrooms, my clients already have them seamlessly woven into their projects. Market isn’t just inspiration — it’s where I curate what’s next, so your spaces feel ahead of the curve, layered with intention, and entirely your own.

✨ Ready to bring these fresh-from-market trends into your space? Let’s start your project now — so by the time Atlanta inspires the next wave, you’ll already be living it.