You probably have
been wondering where I have been because of my lack of blogging….or not! In
case you WERE, I have just been negligent, honestly, but also in was
in Highpoint, North Carolina for the annual Furniture
Market.
“High Point Market is
the home of the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world that
brings together more than 80,000 people and 2,000 vendors. Twice a year,
retailers, designers, and industry insiders come in droves to see what is new,
hot, and trending in home decor.”-Houzz
I have gone for the
past 3 years and ALWAYS look forward to it. It gives me the opportunity to see
what is new and happening in the design world, first hand.
Here are the trends
that I noticed while I was there this year!
1-Animal Skins
Cow hides have been around and trending for
some time, but this year Shagrin leather (Stingray Skin), and Ostrich skin gave
cowhide a run for its money! All three showing up on seating, tables, even
picture frames!
2-Molded Chairs
A new take on the classic Charles Eames chair, but now in various versions made
from many different materials. This year, none were as clever as the bicycle
seat inspired ottomans from Palecek.
Classic Eames Chair
Palecek bicycle inspire seat
3-Chairs
with Handles
I guess it is easier to pull out from
the table with a handle. I thought this was interested but relatively a simple
concept that can do duplicated easily
4-Citrus Colors
5- Hardcase Sofas
I noticed that a lot
of furniture manufacturers pushed the concept of encased sofas as the hot new
trend for seating this year
6-Leather Chairs
Been there done that…
I know, but these are different- They have a vintage inspired look with
modernization through aging processes, coloration, or unique applications.
7- Metal/Wood Como
Furniture
Also known as “Live
Edge” furniture, this was seen all over! I love this look because is has a
great juxtaposition that really lends itself well to the environmental chic
look popping up in retail stores all around.
8-Lucite
This material was
showing up in the most unexpected places…very retro-chic!
9-Quatrefoil and Clover Patterns
As seen HERE in my logo
for our wedding…I am a HUGE fan of this pattern and it is showing up in the
design world, everywhere in fabrics, furniture and accessories! I am a HUGE
fan!!
10-Snout to Tail
It seems that
manufacturers are looking to animals as their inspiration. From a new take of
taxidermy to really looking down and using animal’s feet as bases; this was
seen form showroom to showroom. Very interesting look but put some bird legs in
gold leaf and I might even love it!
Happy Friday
c2
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