From Design Market to Your Home: My Takeaways from Las Vegas Market 2026
Winter Market always feels like design school, a treasure hunt and trend forecast rolled into one. The time spent walking the showrooms, photographing details, doing sit tests and collecting ideas that translate into real life homes that feel grounded, layered, and beautifully livable is incredibly valuable.
Below are the biggest themes I’m bringing back into my work this year plus what it means for your next project.
A peek behind the scenes
Warmth is winning and it’s not just beige
Think creamy whites, camel, tobacco, clay, and soft browns all paired with deeper accents like olive, aubergine, inky blues. Moody 70’s glass brings new warmth to coffee tables, desks, lighting and other surfaces.
How we use it: Starting warm on the large surfaces (think paint/rugs/sofas) and layering interest through texture and contrast.
Texture-first interiors
Bouclé is taking a breather (and honestly… we’re ready). 2026 is leaning into tactile layers with beautiful weaves, mohair, wool blends, velvets, chunky linens, matte ceramics, and honed stone. Everything feels warm, grounded, and inviting.
How we use it: We build depth through touch and contrast, so the room feels rich and calming without adding visual clutter.
Curves + soft geometry
Rounded edges, gentle arches, geometric shapes all with less “statement,” more “softening.” We love this softening of lines in furnishings - it is bringing in the feminine energy and organic shapes that and getting us out of the boxy feel.
How we use it: Add a curved anchor (mirror, chair silhouette, table, sofa) and mix with clean lines to add depth and dimension.
Wood tones are warmer and more varied
Less gray-washed, more natural warmth such as white oak, walnut, and mid-tone woods. The Pacific Northwest is letting the gray go and we are on board.
How we use it: Mix wood tones intentionally (yes, it’s okay) and unify with undertones.
Performance is non-negotiable
Beautiful and durable: performance fabrics, cleanable finishes, livable rugs. This translates into design with both beauty and function.
How we use it: Many of our clients have children, pets and want furnishings that they can actually use - we design with this in mind. Functional and elevated.
Lighting continues to be the emotional language of a room
Layered lighting plans are key with more dimming, more glow, more sculptural forms. The lighting showrooms were delightful this year.
How we use it: We design lighting like a mood board: ambient + task + accent, all on dimmers.
Keeping personality is key
With all the neutrals and beautiful upholstery moments, we still love to use vintage moments, local artisan pieces, and collected objects.
How I use it: While we love to keep up with the trends, found + kept pieces still make a space unique in your home.
What this means for clients in 2026
If your home feels flat we will add depth in a calm way through texture, tone, and a few beautiful anchor pieces.
If your space feels chaotic we’ll simplify the visual noise, then design a plan that brings order and ease.
If you want timeless we’ll borrow the best of what’s current and skip anything that feels loud or dated fast and include curated found pieces.
Want me to translate this into your home?
If you’re ready for a home that feels calm, layered, and complete, we would love to help. Designer for a Day is perfect for a fast, high-clarity plan. Full-Service Furnishings is for the done-for-you version with sourcing, ordering strategy, and a cohesive room you don’t have to piece together alone.
