India, Dec. 9 -- This holiday season, the table has become the design world's newest obsession. Scroll through any interior feed, and you will see it. Not the tree, not the wreath, but the table setting is leading the visual conversation. Designers are treating it like a miniature room, complete with textures, patterns and lighting that feels almost cinematic.

Hardesh Chawla of Essentia Environments says, "This season is all about warmth and tactility. " Echoing the same, Manasvi Pillai of Stax Living explains, "We are seeing emotional minimalism, with every piece chosen with intention." Instead of big, showy decor, the focus has shifted to craftsmanship and materials.

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