Has the penchant for geometry gone too far? In Japan and Taiwan, the newest trend in dog grooming shapes a canine’s head into a perfect square or sphere. Although this phenomenon was reported by outlets like NPR and the Daily Mail last year, it hasn’t yet made the jump across the pond. … [Read more...]
Button Up To Stay On-Trend
There is no question that details and embellishments are returning to the forefront of home-décor trend. That's because they fit with a number of concurrently rising trends: mixed media, texture, dimension, pattern. As part of that shift, a button revival has begun. These are not necessarily the … [Read more...]
Faux Bois
The term faux bois is from the French "false wood." You may have noticed the look in printed, woven or cut surfaces over the past year or so, as woodgrain-like designs have become one of décor's go-with-anything companions. At the recent Showtime textiles market, a new crop of designs with a … [Read more...]
Updating the Greek Key
At this month's High Point furniture market, the quest to modernize classic elements met the growing interest in traditional style head on. This was nowhere more evident than in the many updated versions of the Greek key found in showrooms across the market. Here are some of the freshest takes on … [Read more...]