10. IKEA Presents a Magical Patterns Textile Exhibition in Scotland
The Swedish brand showcases textile iconography spanning 60 years, illuminating the lasting impact the iconic brand has had on design history. Featuring 180 vintage and contemporary designs, including collaborations with Zandra Rhodes and Marimekko, the colorful explosion is emblematic of IKEA’s style – a multitude of colorful, affordable, yet carefully considered objects.
9. 29 Creatives Showcase the Best of Contemporary Mexican Design
The richness of Mexico’s design landscape takes shape in ÁUREA, an exhibition curated by DIFANE, a multidisciplinary studio and gallery. Celebrating the opening of a larger and more versatile space, they support both emerging and established artists, creating a community where all voices are heard.
8. These Ceramic UU Tiles by Unknown, Untitled Double as Hooks and Lamps
We can totally see why these came in the top 10 this year – these glossy tiles additions by Unknown, Untitled easily take center stage. Including both a hook for hanging everyday items, to a lamp that grows seamlessly out of the plane of tile, each shape is organic, modern, yet has a timeless, almost Art Deco look.
7. IKEA + Gustaf Westman Reframe Festive Rituals With Fresh Tableware Collection
IKEA and Gustaf Westman collab in his first-ever product design partnership to create the Holiday IKEA x Gustaf Westman collaboration – a limited-edition, 12-piece collection that blends the charm of the holidays with Westman’s signature style. In a bold palette that adds fun pops of color along with winter favorites, the pieces are designed to be combined like pieces of a mosaic across the table, embodying IKEA’s ethos of tillsammans – togetherness.
6. Kelly Wearstler’s Pacific Collection Contextualizes the Art of Surfboard Design
This quite ingenious collection from Kelly Wearstler embodies the knowledge and aesthetic of surfboard design, but make it furniture. The Pacific Collection is a tribute to the rituals that bind people and place, drawing deeply from her family’s shared love for surfing and the timeless artistry of California’s coastal makers.
5. Herman Miller Gives a Classic Eames Chair a Sustainable Update
The Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chair has taken on many iterations over it’s eighty years of production, always beholden to the quality and ethos ordained by Charles and Ray Eames almost a century ago. Herman Miller understands that true circularity is the future of design – processes and materials have been updated for a changing world, responsible production at its core, along with fresh color and upholstery options.
4. Herman Miller + John Pawson Distill Seating Comfort to Its Purest Form
“Comfort starts with visual comfort,” says British architect John Pawson of his new Pawson Drift Sofa Group for Herman Miller. The solid base of the Pawson Drift collection provides a welcoming platform for the simplistic yet refined cushions, adding a specific weight and finesse to any interior.
3. Laszlo Tompa Turns Geometry Into Sculpture Boxes With an Illusion
These meticulously crafted boxes from László Tompa are made of 36 turned pieces of cherry wood that interlock, creating stunning forms that play tricks on the eye. Forming a perfect, seamless exterior, the boxes do indeed have storage inside, functional art at its finest.
2. Herman Miller’s Spout Sit-to-Stand Table Elevates the Standing Desk
As more of us transition to a work-from-home or hybrid positions, the standing desk becomes an even bigger player in the home. Yet, if they’re so popular, why are most of them so ugly? Enter the Spout Table from Herman Miller, utilizing slim hydraulic systems to make the standing desk a thing of beauty.
And the top home furnishings post of 2025 is…
1. The STOCKHOLM 2025 Collection From IKEA Celebrates Swedish Design
The STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA clinched the #1 spot thanks to its expansive, 96-piece celebration of Swedish design at its best. Marking 40 years of the iconic series, this edition blends natural fibers, hardwoods, and earthy tones with subtle mid-century cues inspired by both the vibrancy of city life and the calm of the Swedish landscape. Designed by three Swedish creatives and crafted with local materials, the collection showcases IKEA’s ongoing mission to deliver high-quality, story-rich pieces without the premium price tag.
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