Discover some of the trends found at High Point Market last fall and this spring. The High Point Market, in North Carolina, is the world’s largest trade show for the home furnishings industry.
Go bold with colour
Throughout both Markets, bright colours were prevalent in many showrooms. For the less daring, earthy dusty hues reminiscent of sunsets and deserts are also on the rise. Grey is transitioning to brown, and black isn’t going anywhere.
For this trend to work, it does require some planning and thought. Combine two or three dominant and coordinating colours and repeat them throughout your room.
Make splashes, not pops
Use lighting, art, rugs, vases, bowls, or other accessories to add splashes of colour if a bold sofa or accent wall feels like too much for you.
Bring nature indoors
We continue to see an increase in the trend of bringing nature indoors. Adding green to a room can give it an outdoor feel. Accent green with other earthy colours and natural woods.
The Classics
Classics like black and white never go out of style. The two can add drama and glamour to any space, whether you use just a touch or make them dominant.
A Tastemaker’s perspective
According to Dorothy Draper, an influential decorator who revitalized the Greenbriar Hotel in West Virgina in the early 1900s, colour is not just about adding ambience to a space, but also about changing people’s moods.
The appeal of texture
Boucle, velvet, leather, and corduroy are textures that add interest to a room’s décor and appeal to the senses. Make your custom upholstery, in any one of these fabrics, stand out by adding details. This is especially important if the sofa or chair will float in the room, which is common in open-concept spaces.
You can make a stunning statement by adding contrast to the back of your upholstered furniture.
Nature can serve as a source of inspiration when it comes to adding texture, such as accessories made of stone or wood. The design of such furniture keeps evolving.
Multifunctional Furniture
In both Markets, multifunctional furniture, such as sofa-beds and ottomans and sectionals with storage, were prominent. One particular style of sofa had seating that could be pulled out or left in place to transform into either a single or double bed. Also introduced was a sofa-bed that could be used as a bunk bed or a single bed. Sofa-beds are now easy to operate; converting a sofa into a bed is no longer a back-breaking chore.
In addition, sectionals were more prevalent, offered in a wider range of configurations, and even included storage. There were also more and more pieces with motion options.
Interested in incorporating some of these trends into your decor? Contact us to get started.
