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Falling for Design: How refinement,” June Grace adds. “It’s about sophistication sophistication is found not in extravagance, but in

Autumn’s Hues and Textures that doesn’t shout.” restraint. Great design doesn’t chase trends. It endures
much like the season itself.
Color as Comfort
Are Defining Home While summer leaned into airy neutrals, fall is
Sophistication embracing deeper, more soulful palettes. Expect to see

Written by; Cassie Grace Miles, 4th generation steward of layered tones of espresso brown, russet, and terracotta
Grace Furniture, a family-owned business since 1940, on paired with soft ivory and mushroom gray. These are
River Road, in Marcy, NY. Cassie received her BFA in Design hues that invite you to linger, to curl up with a good
from The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan and book, to host an intimate dinner. Color this fall has
continued her career in design, managing luxury furniture emotional resonance and rooms that feel lived-in, not
showrooms in the world-renowned Miami Design District, staged a place that looks collected, not decorated. A
along with additional world class hospitality training at 5-star single velvet chair in a deep oxblood or forest green can
hotels. anchor a room with quiet drama.
As autumn arrives in New York, the rhythm of life Heritage Meets Modernity
slows just enough to notice the light shifting the golden One of the more interesting shifts this year is the
tones that stream through windows and the warmth blending of heritage pieces with modern design.
that seeps back into our homes. For design enthusiasts Antique sideboards paired with minimalist lighting. 23 rd
and those who take pride in creating a beautiful home, A classic wingback reupholstered in a contemporary
fall isn’t just a season; it’s an invitation to reset. This textile. The look is neither strictly traditional nor
year, the most compelling interior trends are rooted in modern — it’s personal. It’s also sustainable. As more
a single idea: comfort elevated to an art form. While homeowners value longevity over disposability, quality
fast fashion and fleeting décor have had their moment, craftsmanship is back in the spotlight. Investing in a
the pendulum has swung decidedly back toward well-made sofa or solid-wood dining table is not only
permanence. “Our clients are craving pieces that feel a design decision but a conscious one. “We’re seeing a
grounded and real furniture with texture, substance, return to heirloom thinking,” says June Grace. “People
and history,” says June Grace, of Grace Furniture a want to buy once, and buy well.”
longtime destination for high-quality furnishings in The Art of the Layer
Upstate New York. “Fall 2025 is less about what’s new,
and more about what feels enduring.” Perhaps the most sophisticated trend of all is the
The Return of Natural Luxury move toward layering textures, finishes, even eras. A
wool throw on a linen sofa. A vintage mirror above
Think rich walnut and white oak, matte brass instead a contemporary console. The mix feels effortless but
of high-shine gold, and boucle or mohair upholstery intentional, like a well-curated wardrobe. Lighting,
that begs to be touched. These tactile elements aren’t too, plays a starring role this season. Soft, diffused
simply trends, they’re part of a larger movement lamps rather than overhead fixtures create warmth and
toward authenticity. The design industry is embracing intimacy as the days grow shorter. It’s about mood as
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pieces that blend sculptural lines with organic finishes. As the leaves turn and we retreat indoors, the desire
Curved silhouettes are a nod to 1970s Italian design that for comfort, quality, and calm becomes universal. And
are being reimagined in modern ways, softening spaces for those looking to elevate their homes this fall, the
that once felt stark. “People want warmth, but with message from designers and retailers alike is clear: