The Piping Hot Trend You Didn’t Know You Needed: Contrast Piping in Home Design

Let’s talk about piping. Not the kind that delivers water to your house or that fancy frosting on cupcakes—but the kind that’s creeping its tailored little way into the coolest corners of interiors everywhere. That’s right, contrast piping is having a full-blown moment, and I am here for it.

As a buyer and visual merchandiser who lives and breathes design details, I’ve been tracking this trend for a while. And spoiler: it’s not slowing down. In fact, I expect contrast piping to blow up in commercial and residential interiors this next year—and I’ll be hunting it down in full force at Las Vegas Market this summer. (More on that later. Grab your sunglasses.)

So What Is Contrast Piping?

Imagine your favorite chair… now outline it in a bold color that says, “Yes, I’m a seat, but I’m also a statement.” That, my friends, is contrast piping. It’s that little strip of fabric that edges upholstery in a different color, and it’s giving furniture a whole new attitude—clean, confident, and a little bit cheeky.

Where I’m Seeing It (and Where You Should Be Too)

Let me put you onto some current faves:

• Interior Define’s Daphne Chair
  This baby is all curves and charisma. That high-contrast trim? Instant upgrade. It’s like your favorite lipstick for your living room.

• West Elm’s Cotton Velvet Bolster Pillow
  This bolster pillow is pure glam with a wink. The velvet plus that clean piping? A dream duo. Toss it anywhere for a little dose of drama.

• This Amazon Accent Pendant
  Who says bold design has to cost bold dollars? This one brings the piping punch without blowing the budget—and it works in offices, lounges, or even a quirky little corner of your boutique hotel project.

Trend Forecast: What’s Next in the World of Piping

As I prep for Las Vegas Market this July, here’s what I expect to start spotting everywhere:

• Shaped & Sculptural Piping – Think wavy, scalloped, or even boxy outlines. Like furniture doodling but make it fashion.

• High-Contrast Combos – Blush velvet with oxblood red piping? Olive with neon? Designers are getting bold, and I’m not mad about it.

• Unexpected Textures – Mixing boucle bases with sleek piping in faux leather or gloss satin? Yes please. Textural contrast is the name of the game.

Come With Me to Market (Well, Kind Of)

I’ll be at Las Vegas Market, July 27–31, chasing trends, discovering wild new finds, and yes—probably Instagramming a lot of chairs. Follow along for real-time updates, piping sightings, and whatever other design weirdness I fall in love with.

This is where I scout what’s next for commercial spaces, boutique hotels, retail rollouts—you name it. So if you like your design content with a side of sass and future-forward ideas, stick around. I’ve got plenty to share.

Curating what can’t be said,

Di