Cozy Layers: A restful view from High Point Market
“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.”
A good night’s sleep under a canopy of beautiful textiles. We’re seeing a resurgence of documentary-type patterns. The Thibaut showroom is always inspiring. (All photos - Wanda S. Horton Interior Design)
This feels like the ultimate sleeping experience. Historically, canopy beds, or those draped in fabric, were designed to create a room within a room, offering protection and warmth from drafty spaces. A cocoon!
I’m back from the Spring 2026 High Point Furniture Market and wanted to share a quick peek at the current direction towards traditional design. There’s a noticeable return to interiors and spaces that truly wrap you in comfort through layers that feel collected and personal. Bedrooms, in particular, were such a highlight, with beautiful mixes of wallcoverings, furnishings, textiles, and art, often grounded with the warmth of antiques. After nearly thirty years in this industry, it felt like a bit of a homecoming: familiar, inviting, and a lovely reminder of why these timeless layers continue to resonate.
Rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture continue to be popular. The Cove Lounger by Woodbridge is so new, it’s not even on their website as of this post. I can think of so many possibilities for where to place this. It could extend sleeping capacity in a den, while doubling as a place to curl up for reading. It could allow a child to stay with their parents in a guest room. Or it could be used in a sunroom for catnaps. I need to find out what they used for the mattress because it was deliciously comfortable!
I can’t believe that I only possess one monogrammed item, a pillow in our guest room. I’ve used monograms on shower curtains, window valances, towels, and napkins throughout other design projects. This makes me think it’s time to expand my own collection. A visit to Eastern Accents prompted me to consider more options!
Another lovely bed by Woodbridge Furniture. They took an existing frame, the Barbizon bed by Celerie Kemble, and added a darker finish, making it a little more formal and classic. It’s also available in a lighter, blonde stain. Notice the relaxed Roman valance on the window. Curved treatments are slipping in. Another traditional twist.
Fully upholstered beds are a lovely way to bring in soft surfaces. They can be formed in multiple ways and with every color and pattern under the rainbow. The “wings” that extend this bed, behind the nightstands, would make a smaller space feel grander without taking up more room. Notice how warmer tones are presented in a more prominent way? And if you locked into the gray trend earlier on, this fabric helps to pivot from that direction.
With so many square feet to cover at Market, it’s impossible to capture it all in one post. But what stood out so clearly was the renewed focus on layers and thoughtful details—the elements that make a space feel complete and personal. It feels especially meaningful right now, in a season when we’re all craving a little extra comfort and that reassuring “hug” from our homes.