Hi all,
While I was at High Point Market several weeks ago, I saw so many interesting pieces and emerging design trends. Enjoy the following showcase of some of these cool designs!
Thanks to Linda Holt Creative!
Colors: Earthy and Moody Tones
At this year’s Fall Market, rich warm colors, continued to prevail. Gone were the cool whites, and grays of years past. Almost every showroom showcased a palette of warm neutrals and deep, rich spice tones.
Shades of beige, cream and brown were the preferred neutral for upholstery. Also BIG NEWS….velvet seems to have finally dethroned the omnipresent boucle of past markets. I did see some boucle here and there but not nearly in the quantity previously. Velvet however was EVERYWHERE!
Rich spice tones like cinnamon, butternut, orange, earthy greens and dark blues brought a vibrant warmth that felt both inviting and energizing.
The Caracole showroom entrance was painted Ben Moore Butternut Squash (1090 for those of you who want to know). I saw this warm golden color in so many showrooms.
This warm color palette has never been my first choice in my own home as I’ve always been more of a blue/green lover. However, I found myself more drawn to this palette as the days went on. I left market a true convert!
Warm reds, ranging from light rust to orange. Earthy greens were prevalent as well.
Curved and Sculptural Furniture
As the demand for sterile, hotel like spaces wanes, the popularity of cozy, livable spaces continues to rise and furniture with rounded edges and flowing shapes has become increasingly popular.
Furniture with rounded edges and graceful contours appeal to our desire for security and comfort. The rounded sofas and barrel shaped chairs give the impression of giving the sitter a big hug… something we can all use these days.
Sculptural pieces, such as chairs, sofas, and tables, can serve as statement items that act as focal points within a room.
Those round ball pillows below are what I would call a micro trend. I saw them on many sofas yet they are completely impractical as far as I’m concerned. I guess they are more of a fashion statement then a functional pillow to put behind your back.
Interlocking Forms
I noticed a few pieces of furniture designed with interlocking forms last Spring but saw even more of it this Market.
I spoke with one of the showroom reps and he said the interlocking forms not only add visual interest but also emphasize the importance of connectivity in modern interiors.
This puzzle like configuration is clearly a trend with cocktail tables. I saw less single tables and more table groupings. Although not actually interlocking, the groupings below appear as if they could become one.
**COMING SOON** Stay tuned for part 2, where we’ll share more photos and trends we saw at High Point Market!
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