HIGH POINT MARKET TRENDS: AGING IN PLACE, WELLNESS DESIGN, AND OUTDOOR LIVING

High Point Spring Market 2025 made one thing clear: the future of home design is more integrated, intentional, and deeply responsive to the evolving needs of homeowners. Two key trends stood out this season—Aging in Place and the increasing sophistication of Outdoor Living—and they’re more interconnected than ever.

Why Accessible, Comfortable Living is Driving Home Design Trends

We’re in the midst of a major demographic shift. By 2030, every Baby Boomer will be 65 or older, totaling more than 73 million Americans. This demographic shift is reshaping how we approach residential design—pushing comfort, accessibility, and functionality to the forefront.

At High Point, we saw thoughtful responses from designers and brands who are leaning into this new reality. One-level living solutions, ergonomic furnishings, and intuitive layouts are becoming staples—not just add-ons. But what stood out most? These aging-in-place design principles are now extending outside.

Outdoor Living Is No Longer an Afterthought

Today’s outdoor living spaces are essential—designed for both beauty and practicality. Plunge pools, for example, are emerging as a standout feature in wellness design. At Market, we saw models that could be heated in the winter and cooled in the summer—delivering a high-design solution that supports aging in place and enhances year-round well-being.

These aren’t your average backyard additions. They’re fully integrated into the architecture and flow of the home, allowing older adults to maintain independence and comfort without sacrificing style.

A New Era: High-Design Outdoor Spaces

The line between indoor and outdoor living has never been more seamless. At this year’s High Point Spring Market, it was clear: more interior designers are crossing over into exterior projects, bringing their expertise in texture, palette, and spatial planning with them. The result? Outdoor areas that feel like intentional, curated extensions of the home.

From furniture collections that mirror indoor aesthetics to durable materials in soft, neutral tones that echo interior trends, the focus is on continuity. This trend is especially important for aging homeowners who value ease of movement and visual flow across their living spaces.

Designers are no longer treating outdoor spaces as afterthoughts—they’re embracing them as opportunities. And for manufacturers, pool builders, and outdoor living brands, this opens the door to exciting new collaborations.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next After High Point Spring Market 2025?

We’re thrilled to support this shift by helping more professionals feel confident designing for the outdoors. Our current collaboration with holistic interior designer Gala Magriñá is a powerful reminder that wellness design should be prioritized both inside the home and out.

Spring Market reminded us that great design doesn’t stop at the back door. It moves with us, adapts to our needs, and—most importantly—supports how we want to live, now and in the future.