Furniture as Focal Art: The era of invisible, purely functional furniture is over. Key pieces are bold, singular statements. Think of a freeform, monolithic sofa in a luxe bouclé, a dining table with an organic, sculptural base reminiscent of a branching tree, or a lighting fixture that is a dramatic wireform sculpture. These pieces command attention and define the room's character.

The Return of the "Room" (Soft Architecture): The open floor plan is being thoughtfully broken up. Instead of walls, designers use built-in, curved room dividers, floating half-walls, and strategically placed floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to create niches, nooks, and defined areas for different moods—a reading corner, a conversation pit, a dedicated tech-free zone. This creates intimacy and visual interest within expansive spaces.