Wellness Wonderlust:
Trend Trackers Edition
Up-to-the-moment trend flashpoints explored
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Up-to-the-moment trend flashpoints explored
The use of terms related to wellbeing and healthful living has become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to dismiss them as mere marketing phrases. But we must look beyond that. In its many, often intersecting, facets, wellness has evolved from self-care to life-care.
Today’s consumer evaluates every purchase—home, lifestyle and housewares—through a wellness lens that balances emotional return, functional value and personal meaning.
Consumers aren’t chasing perfection; they’re seeking balance, reassurance and emotional return in everyday choices.
The most successful products and experiences address multiple dimensions of wellness at once, supporting not just how people live, but how they feel while living that way.
With this in mind, we’ve dedicated this issue to defining modern wellness and highlighting the products bringing it to life. and



Tom Mirabile Principal, Springboard Futures Consumer & Lifestyle Trend Analyst Curator & Author,
InSight Trend Index

Dawn Evans Founder, Creative Sweet Marketing Creative Director, InSightTrendIndex








Dan Siegel
President Lifetime Brands
Ellie Gunville Co-Owner
E-Power Marketing
Everick Brown Principal
Everick Brown Design
Fran Attilio Managing Director The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance
Joe Derochowski VP, Home Industry Advisor Circana





Kiki Gerard Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures
Leatrice Eiseman Director, Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute
Exhibitions


Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf Co-Founder, Project Partners Network
Leila Reid Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures
Lora Morsovillo President, Home Durables Circana
Michelle Lamb Co-Founder The Trend Curve
Peter Giannetti Editor-in-Chief HomePageNews



Scarlette Tapp Executive Director Sustainable Furnishings Council
Sonja Schultheiss-Safer Global Market Coverage Springboard Futures







Scarlette Tapp Executive Director Sustainable Furnishings Council
Q: Do consumers associate sustainability with wellness?

A: Absolutely, consumers increasingly associate sustainability with wellness, especially when it signals healthier materials, cleaner indoor air, and safer homes. That’s a positive tailwind for our industry. At the same time, sustainability and wellness aren’t synonymous. Truly “healthy” choices should also consider the environmental footprint and social responsibility across the supply chain. The strongest products and brands connect all three: human health, the planet and people.
Woods are extending their major moment in home and housewares, with favored designs moving beyond single-species simplicity to more dynamic, layered looks. Mixed stains and wood pairings —think warm oak with cool ash or deep walnut—sit at the high-end across furniture, cabinetry and décor. The result is a trend that feels both timeless and modern, embracing craftsmanship and natural variation to elevate everyday spaces.

TEAKHAUS
Herringbone Cutting Board Collection




Mixed woods cutlery set with magnetic block



Parmezo Designer Grater
Walnut wood and stainless steel

ORIGINAL HOME
Rescued wood dinnerware and serveware

Evergreen Design Series
Forest green color, walnut wood bowl


ADHOC
Taru pestle and mortar in granite and polished acacia

TEAKHAUS
Specialty Board Collection


Bistrot Flatware
Teak wood and stainless steel
Sidecar 5-Piece
Bar Tool Set
Acacia wood stand


DÉGLON
Génération Y Cutlery
Rosewood grips


Magnetic knife holder in walnut or oak with hidden blade sharpener


Talo acacia tray with cheese cloche in walnut
ADHOC
PureJar
Hand blown glass storage canisters with fitted Acacia wood lids

GRAEF KAFFEEWELT
French Press Pot MFP22
Wooden handle and plunger
Everick Brown Principal Everick Brown Design
Q: How are wellness considerations changing interior design?

A: Wellness is no longer an overlay in interior design. It has become a core driver of how spaces are conceived, specified and experienced. At Everick Brown Design, we see wellness as the intersection of physical comfort, psychological ease and environmental responsibility. Conceptually, this means moving beyond aesthetics toward environments that actively support how people feel, think and perform. We are increasingly attentive to the cumulative impact of light, color, materiality, acoustics and spatial flow.
Stone continues to hold a strong place in home and housewares, newly energized by color and dramatic pattern. Softly hued onyx and marbles— from pale greens to gentle pinks—are gaining popularity for their natural elegance. In an opposing trend, marbles with high-contrast veining is on the rise, adding bold, graphic impact to serveware, accent pieces and décor.
Meanwhile, low-contrast grey marbles have faded slightly, giving way to more expressive stones that blur the boundary between functional design and artistic statement.

Chill Collection
Carafe, bowl and whiskey tumbler with chillable marble base



Marble serving boards
Sia Agate
Octagonal serving tray

JEAN DUBOST
Laguiole Collection
Faux black marble cutlery




Marble utensil holder
Black zebra marble trivets, set of two
Nordic natural marble serving bowls

PREMIER HOUSEWARES
Tibor Travertine Presentation Stand

Opus Centerpiece Bowl
CURREY AND COMPANY
Marche Brown
Marble, cordless table lamp




Natural marble prep, serving and presentation boards
Waterfall marble glass cloche
Geometric marble plateau and cheese knife set

Onyx Marble Serveware Collection
EJA INTERNATIONAL


Wine and cocktail glass collection with natural marble bases


Kenya wooden salad servers with marble handles
Ellie Gunville Co-Owner E-Power Marketing
Q: Looking ahead, what role will social media play in consumers' wellness goals and aspirations?

A: Consumers are using social media to discover health and wellness routines, products and habits that feel doable in real life. It’s less about idealized lifestyles and more about seeing how wellness fits into everyday homes. For home and housewares brands, this creates an opportunity to show practical use, small upgrades and realistic rituals that support how people actually live, rest and care for themselves day to day.
As pets are increasingly seen as integral members of the household, attention to their wellbeing continues to grow, making pet wellness a key priority and a natural extension of a holistic, whole-home approach to health.
Pet wellness supports healthier, happier lives for animals and their caregivers. Through preventive care, proper nutrition, emotional enrichment and everyday comfort, wellness-focused products help pets live longer, feel better, and remain engaged.

HONEST PAWS
CBD Products For Dogs

Shown in Calm, Well and Mobility


Snack & Distract
Elevated lick mat
Dog and Cat Treat Jars
Ceramic with wooden airtight lids




HAUTE DIGGITY DOG
Chewy Vuiton Handbag Toy
Mindful Mutt Yoga Mat Toy

Orthopedic Memory
Foam Pet Beds

3-in-1 foldable human dog bed


Air shower and pet dryer
P2 Pro 5-in-1 Dog Cat Grooming Kit With Vacuum


Mudbuster
Soft silicone paw cleaner with lid
Roller Pet Hair Remover
Reusable lint roller for furniture, carpet, car, rugs and bedding


WHISKER
Litter Robot
Smart app-controlled self-cleaning litter box
App enabled water fountain for cats, stainless steel tray


Cool Pet Cooling Pad
Air shower and pet dryer

Four cup slow feeder bowl maze for fast eaters

