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Trends Report for 2016

Trends Report for 2016

October 30, 2015 No Comments

The big High Point Furniture and Accessory Market in North Carolina was hustling and bustling this October! A tribute to a stronger economy and renewed interest in designers and retailers helping clients to refresh and renovate homes…

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The big High Point Furniture and Accessory Market in North Carolina was hustling and bustling this October! A tribute to a stronger economy and renewed interest in designers and retailers helping clients to refresh and renovate homes. There was an air of excitement and enthusiasm from the Trade Only attendees to find the latest and greatest for their clients. It was just so much fun!

Want the inside scoop on what’s trending in 2016? Here ya go…

1 – Tables in Mixed materials – Combo of woods, metals, concrete

2 – Lighting and Accessories – Oversized, lots of glass and metals, chain patterns

3 – Color schemes – Grey is still the ‘go to’ color paired with Mauve. Or the opposite, very bright ‘Island’ colors

4 – Fabrics – Bold, Large prints – geometrics, ‘gentlemans’ fabrics of plaid, grey felt, masculine stripes.

5 – Wall Decor – Wallpaper is back in all colors and textures, fabric and trim details on walls.

These concepts are seen in the photos below. All of them are very realistic solutions for our homes…Comfy upholstery, attractive fabrics…Whats your favorite?

 
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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.

“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”