I’m back from the Winter Las Vegas Market—and the message was clear: design is shifting from restraint to emotion.
In this morning TV segment, I share what I observed while walking the showrooms and meeting with vendors at one of the largest home furnishings markets in the country. This season felt like a decisive pivot toward interiors that soothe, host, and feel deeply personal. Think tactile materials, layered texture, heritage patterns like chinoiserie alongside structured geometrics, soft curves, and lighting that creates intimacy.
We also discuss the growing presence of rechargeable lighting—now available in sophisticated sconces and table lamps—offering flexibility without sacrificing style.
Market is where designers source, study, and forecast. It’s where we see how manufacturers are responding to how people actually want to live. And right now? Homes are being designed to feel more human.
If you’re ready for a home that is design-forward and function-first, I’d love to connect.
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