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s consumers look to curate more meaningful
spaces, the upcoming years promise a rich
tapestry of home décor styles that celebrate
a merging of the past and present - with a deep
commitment to the future.
Vintage elements converge with on-trend designs
and an embrace of sustainability, creating a retail
landscape that is highly customizable. This evolution
reflects an overall shift toward personalization and an
appreciation for the environment, a movement that is
predicted to reign supreme for the foreseeable future.
Three industry wholesalers - Ragon House, Abbott
and CTW Home Collection - identified their top trends
heading into 2025 and beyond.
MOODY ACADEMIA
The " Moody Academia " trend blends a scholarly
charm with a dark, rich color palette. Its defining
features include layers, deep colors and textiles such as
velvet, dark wood and antique brass and resonate with
both the intellectual and the modern decorator.
" It gives a reference to a very nostalgic look - old
historic buildings, libraries, " said Mary Ragon, president
of Ragon House, which has just expanded its footprint
in the home décor market. " We have a wonderful
series of very vintage books that we introduced at the
January market. "
Ragon also points out the reverence for classic artwork
in this aesthetic.
" Gorgeous gold or black frames highlight historic
artwork of equestrians, pheasants, hunting dogs, etc., "
she said. " We have a new series coming out that I think
will be very popular. "
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Across various home décor styles, consumers are
moving away from bright, overhead lighting to softer
alternatives like table lamps and candles. These items
can be used as statement décor pieces, creating focal
points within a room.
" We do a tremendous volume of sales in flameless
candles, " Ragon said. " We try to put a different spin
on the standard designs so they are more unique than
others on the market. "
Lighting affects a person's psychology and mental
health. For example, fluorescent lights carry the
potential to increase people's anxiety and disrupt their
circadian rhythm, according to the National Institutes
of Health. Meanwhile, warm, soft lighting can improve
mental health by allowing people to feel comfortable -
and even promote conversation in social settings.
Cordless table lamps are increasing in popularity
as consumers enjoy the flexibility and freedom to
place light sources wherever they want in their home.
According to Abbott, which has been celebrating 75
years in 2024, LED lighting is the company's top
category this year, and the company offers more than
50 styles of LED table lamps with long battery life.
" The shift toward soft ambient lighting over 'big
light' shows how people now prefer creating cozy,
inviting spaces. LED lighting, especially rechargeable
LED table lamps, is lighting up the home décor, gift
and hospitality industries, " said Jody Abbott, general
manager of Abbott. " These handy lamps are perfect
for adding a bit of extra light or ambiance anywhere
you need it, without worrying about cords or finding a
plug. This kind of lighting makes rooms feel warm and
Flameless Candles.
Ragon House.
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