COMMERCE, Calif. – What’s the fashion forecast for tabletop over the next two years? Jeff Kretchmer, creative director at Gibson Homewares, said he is starting to see more color and a move to maximalism.
In housewares and core dinnerware, prevailing colorways will continue to be neutral, he said during the recent New York Tabletop Show. But in accent pieces, “thing are definitely getting more maximalist, without a shadow of a doubt.”
Gibson produces an annual trend guide, and in its 2026-2027 forecast, it said “… we’ve seen a strong focus on color palettes that are neutral, desaturated and grounded in earthy tones.”
Alongside those neutrals is a resurgence of brighter, more saturated colors — “colors that bring energy, vibrancy and a sense of optimism to the palette.” This shift is paired with a “playful, maximalist approach to pattern, where bold combinations, layered textured and expressive motifs are taking center stage.”
Kretchmer broke down a few of the trends he is looking at:
Pastels: “Not sweet Easter, a bit more on the neutral side, a feeling of relaxed luxury.”
Black & White: “It’s evolving to be black, white and cream — or blue. The palette is much more nuanced.”
Glassware: “Relaxed, casual drinkware will continue to be strong. As a counterpoint, refined, etched glassware is on the uptick.”
Green v. blue colorways: “Green has been huge for some time but has hit a saturation level; we’re seeing more blue — a desaturated blue.” Gibson is forecasting blue ranges from soft pastels to deep midnight tones and “much like sage in seasons past, blue is emerging as the new go-to neutral.”
