I’ve pointed out some of these interior design features in the past and yes, they are still holding strong. I saw them all over High Point Market and I have lots of examples today!

These all have their roots in a traditional design or Grandma Chic style, like I discussed in this overview of my recent visit to High Point Market.

Scallops

This is one decorative feature I thought might be waning as we’ve seen it for several years now. But no! It seems to alive and well. It is a nice detail, for sure.

Here’s a pretty scalloped edge on a dining table in the Sherrill showroom. The table has a scallop shaped top as well.

Also in the Sherrill showroom, this pretty coffee table with a scalloped top edge.

All these scalloped lampshades from Regina Andrew.

Loved the scallop detail on this bathroom vanity.

A scalloped chair skirt spotted at the Designmaster showroom.

These modern dining chairs tout a scalloped back detail, seen in the Alder & Tweed showroom.

Scalloped edge table in the Hickory Chair showroom.

A scalloped back bar stool has an interesting silhouette.

Fringe / Tassles

Fringe goes way back, but most recently I remember fringe from the Tuscan look era in the early 2000’s. Swagged drapery, tapestries, curly ironwork, you remember. The more fringe and tassles the better back then!

There is definitely a surge in using fringe these days, I’m not sure I’m a big fan as someone who prefers a more tailored, less adorned style. I do love a brushed fringe on a pillow though. :-)

A tassle fringe on the skirt of this traditional sofa contributed to a tradtitional style in the Chaddock showroom.

A bit of unlikely combo, gingham and fringe, but it works! Wesley Hall showroom

Check out the tassle trim on this ruffled tableskirt. Brush fringe on the pillow too. Hickory Chair

A floral tableskirt with fringe really harkens back to a Grandma Chic style, doesn’t it?

See the fringe on the base of this striped settee? Highland House

Ombre fringe on this sofa in the Currey & Co showroom.

Skirted Upholstery and Tables

Skirts are back! Sofas, chairs, tables, skirts were seen all over market this season.

Love a tailored blox pleat on these ottomans from Highland House.

More gingham here in the Woodbridge showroom with a simple skirt.

The box pleat skirt is definitely back! Sherrill showroom

The edge banding on the bias is a nice touch on this striped skirted sofa. Love the contrasting welt too. Chaddock showroom

This tailored, skirted console was seen in the Jessica Charles showroom.

The tailored skirts on these chairs soften their look. Designmaster Furniture

You can always count on Thibaut for some pretty fabrics and wallpapers. This pattern looks so sweet on the ruffled skirted ottoman.

A tailored skirt with some tape trim for interest spotted in the Uttermost showroom.

Skirts come in all shapes and sizes! Check out these tiny skirts on boxy velvet chairs.

I’m not sure I’m a fan of this puffy, fringed table skirt. This definitely feels Grandma Chic.

Lampshades w/ Patterned fabrics, color and trims

We’ve seen this coming on for some time now and a lampshade with color, pattern and/or trim is becoming the norm! Sadly, it means more money needed in a budget for lighting but it is a great way to spruce up some existing lamps in your home.

Designer Tip: Remember when you cover a lampshade or do a darker fabric, you may cut down on the light that emanates from the shade itself. Keep that in mind when considering lamp shades. A simple white linen look really gives off the most ambient light in a space.

This solid blue lampshade with tassle fringe was spotted in the Sherrill showroom.

Isn’t this a cute lampshade? I love the plaid and the scalloped look. Regina Andrew showroom

Pooky has really helped make this trend popular with their selections.

These are such pretty lampshades, seen in the Sherrill showroom.

Shirred, patterned shades in the Thibaut showroom.

An interesting little striped shade on a whimsical lamp.

Seeing lots of string lampshades too, this one in a scalloped shape.

Game Tables - Set for Mahjong!

Mahjong is prompting all kinds of pretty game tables to come to market. Many can be customized in any color. These from Wildwood, below, can be done in any Benjamin Moore color. If you’re in The Woodlands, TX, contact me to order your new table for 2027 Mahjong games in your home!