Designers on the Calico Visual Merchandising team were at the Fall 2025 High Point Furniture Market—along with more than 70,000 buyers, exhibitors, designers and editors from 100+ countries. It really is a BIG deal! Textile manufacturers were well represented as well, attending to see which of their fabrics made the cut and landed on furniture frames in the showrooms.
This closeup of the twin bedroom below is a new Calico image and it illustrates several continuing trends: checks are big, greens are still growing, the wallcovering is definitely cottage core—and a statement print creates visual punch to elevate the look.
What makes all these patterns work together? They differ in scale and are complementary in color. Featured: Nemesia buffalo check, Madison Stripe, and Norland bird print.
Following are some of the trends that stood out to Julie Mihuc, Director of Marketing & Visual Merchandising, and Susan Epps, Manager, Visual Merchandising & Furniture, both at Calico headquarters:
PLAIDS AND CHECKS
A turn to traditional décor grounds us in an uncertain world, exemplified by menswear plaids and classic checks. When smaller in scale, they appear cottagey; when enlarged, they seem more graphic and contemporary. A few swatches from Calico for inspiration:
Checkpoint Stone
Luxe Collection Grampian Blue
Check It Out Lake
COTTAGE LOOKS FOR CASUAL CHIC
Block-print patterns in simple colors and floral stripes add cottage style to interiors. Pleated skirts or ruffles are having a moment—and add a feminine flourish to sofa or chair frames. A few swatches from Calico:
Magitha in Indigo
Mikado in Porcelain
Hyacinth in Marine
BERRIES & BORDEAUX ADD DEPTH TO DECOR
These timeless hues evoke notes of burgundy and bordeaux. Blend them with warm neutrals, dusky pinks and cognac colors for rich interiors that make accessories pop. A few swatches from Calico:
Parkhill Plaid in Cardinal
Sessile in Bouquet (Crypton)
Attica in Ribbon
GARDEN GREENS NURTURE
Vintage greens plucked from nature are always in style. Vintage tapestry forest patterns make us feel grounded and connected to history—and are now available as jacquard performance fabrics!
Zera in Balsam
Garo in Herb
Reyna in 3 Green
BLUE HUES ADD COOL NOTES
Blue is the perfect complement to whites, ivory and linen colors. In hues ranging from chambray to indigo, sky blue to slate blue, these calming colors easily find a place in our homes.
Moriarty in Indigo
Ashlyn in Navy
Tardiva in French Blue