New & Noteworthy: June Trend Advisor edition

“Crafting and DIY continue to grow. People young and old are exploring all kinds of ways to spark joy through creativity and accomplishments they can display. We’ve been watching the category in trend-forward retailers around the world and fell in love with puzzle/building kits from Robotime. Some even include movement and electricity. Rolife, a division of Robbotime, is particularly genius by allowing customers to post their creations online to showcase their accomplishments and how they are using to decorate their homes. Also impressive was the variety of price points from under $20 to over $100.” – Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Project Partners Network. Photo courtesy of Robotimeonline.com

“I would pick this work by Marcin Rusak as one of the most notable presentations from Milan Design Week 2026 because it perfectly captured the mood of the moment: a return to emotional materials, imperfection and living narratives. By preserving dried flowers and roots inside luminous resin, Rusak transforms organic matter into something suspended between memory and decay — almost like contemporary relics. The piece stood out for its quiet intensity and its ability to make sustainability feel poetic rather than technical.” – Judith Van Vliet, The Color Authority. Photo courtesy of Judith Van Vliet

“Inspired by travel and created for comfort, we fell in love with the throw pillow collection from Liam & Lana. Each pillow features a luxury down insert and is hand printed by skilled artisans in India using a traditional wood block technique. Available in multiple sizes, prints and patterns, these throw pillows have been a great seller in our retail store.” – Madeline Stewart, Mustard Seed Market & Home. Photo courtesy of Liam & Lana

“Everything’s coming up roses — or florals, at least. One bold design trend we’ve been watching is the rise of dimensional blooms and richly textured surfaces appearing in unexpected ways, from sculptural sconces to bas-relief wall details. At High Point Market, Cambria Tile unveiled a cladding collection that brings this floral detailing to walls, blending pattern with 3D texture in a way that feels like a welcome antidote to the sterile, tech- driven surfaces that have become ever-present in daily life.” – Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending. Photo courtesy of Riann Henkel

“Previewed at Milan Design Week as part of the Silk Road collection, Fischbacher 1819 x Zollanvari’s Kamran rug rethinks the shag rug as a refined heirloom. Hand-knotted in vegetable-dyed, hand-spun wool, a specialized technique allows the long pile to fall softly and loosely across the surface, giving the rug a cool 1970s glamour. The collaboration pairs the vision of Fischbacher 1819 creative director Camilla Douraghy Fischbacher with Zollanvari’s deep expertise in Iranian rug craftsmanship.” – Saana Baker, The Textile Eye Photo courtesy of Fischbacher 1819

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