Design trends
At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout items, including design projects, product launches and noteworthy events, that deserve your attention. Together they offer a snapshot of where the design industry stands, capturing emerging trends, influential movements and key developments. Think of it as your monthly briefing on what’s shaping the creative landscape.
One of the jobs designers are tasked with is finding or even creating that special item that a client wants to pass down to the next generation. If a designer does not include “special” in their work, they will not have a career in design.
If Euroluce offered a forecast, it was that light—at least in the European context—is being asked to do more: to feel more, to say more, to matter more.
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“Only creativity will save creativity” says Fashion Snoops as it rebrands to Future Snoops
ANDMORE announces its second consecutive trend partnership with Future Snoops (formerly known as Fashion Snoops) at the Spring 2025 edition of High Point Market. This collaboration will bring innovative, consumer-focused autumn/winter trend insights to the forefront complete with a seminar and trend gallery at the April 26-30, 2025, buying event.
The surfacing leader identifies five trends that will define the coming years and shares insights and inspiration from some of the world’s top designers and architects pushing the industry forward
Designer Hillary Cohen shares her journey from working at prestigious firms like Roman and Williams to founding her own design practice, HCO Interiors. With over 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects for celebrity clients, Cohen discusses the challenges of building her own portfolio, pricing strategies for new designers, and the evolving demand for multi-functional, functional designs in luxury interiors. Watch the full interview for insights on navigating the transition from employee to independent designer, client trust, and creating meaningful, personal projects.
Designers like Charles and Ray Eames, Gio Ponti, and George Nakashima proved most popular among 1stDibs shoppers. Meanwhile, the Art Deco period rose 10 positions year-over-year as a search term in Chairs and ranked 13th in Furniture searches. The rise in popularity indicates that the luxe, glamour, and exuberance of the Art Deco period are in sync with current tastes for furniture and art that add visual interest to a room and have interesting backstories.
RH is focusing on the category and the NKBS | KBIS show is just around the corner. Discover how kitchen and bath trends are shaping the home furnishings industry in 2025. From RH’s game-changing Waterworks integration to vibrant color palettes, biophilic designs, and seamless tech, dive into the innovations transforming these essential spaces.