Home » New & Noteworthy: February Trend Advisor edition
January markets at home and abroad turned up a bevvy of great products that fill a need for sensory comfort during these winter months. Here’s what caught the eye of our advisors.
“With its newest IKEA collaboration, Swedish colorist Teklan Evelina Severin translates her chromatic language into objects that speak through light, sound and emotion. Rather than hiding technology, the collection integrates it seamlessly into the home, using color and form as its primary interface. Central to the collection is Solskydd, Ola Wihlborg’s speaker family reimagined through Teklan’s signature patterns. As patterns, texture and retro aesthetics continue to gain momentum, this collection embraces warmth and the quest for nostalgia, which will be a continuing theme throughout 2026, not necessarily always in retro aesthetics but as an element of comfort in difficult times.” Judith Van Vliet, The Color Authority, Photo courtesy of Teklan Evelina Severin and IKEA –“Winter is a great time to focus on indoor plants, and the Wakefield Handmade Wiley Pot is the perfect vessel for all of your planting needs. This style is a low bowl with a handkerchief form, giving the pot movement and texture. It comes in multiple sizes and has a central drainage hole for proper plant care. We love this pot with ivy or as a mixed fern container in our shop!” – Madeline Stewart, Mustard Seed Market & Home. Photo courtesy of Napa Home & Garden“A favorite in the Craft section at Maison & Objet, Silver Sentimenti’s elegant pieces are always worth pausing for. Based in Normandy, the artist throws, pieces and fires each ceramic form before weaving leather straps across the surface — an impressive display of handicraft. Referencing traditional weaving techniques such as herringbone and basketry, the work feels tactile, elevated and unmistakably his.” – Saana Baker, The Textile Eye. Photo courtesy of The Textile Eye“As we start the 2026 show circuit, so far we’ve been impressed. These confectionery displays from Go Home at the Atlanta Market were particularly fun. We love that they can hold candy for everyday use just because, but also could be filled with ingredients for a hot chocolate or ice cream sundae bar. Taking it a step further, you could also fill with seasonal or hobby trinkets like seashells, fruit, wine corks or potpourri to accessorize a side table, entryway, buffet or wherever suits your fancy. Versatile and great looking.” – Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Project Partners Network Photo courtesy of Zoe Denison“Popping into the Arte showroom during the most recent Paris Déco Off was a feast for the eyes, alive with color, texture and pattern. As futurists, it’s nearly impossible to avoid conversations around AI in design, yet the tactile wallcoverings from their upcoming Corium collection reaffirmed the enduring beauty of human-centric design. Hand-embroidered patterns added a rich sensory layer, bringing the ‘perfect imperfections’ of crafted artistry into residential and commercial spaces.” – Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending. Photo courtesy of Arte
