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Trend Flash™ — SOFA

November 6, 2018 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is reserved only for those who subscribe to The Trend Curve. In today’s edition, Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, outlines top-line trends from SOFA (Sculptural Objects Functional Art and Design) at Navy Pier in Chicago. The next edition of The Trend Curve will include more details from her time at this show.

Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates.

Notable at SOFA:

COLOR

  • Olive emerged as a salty option to apple and emerald
  • Bolder citron paved the way for flashy yellows
  • Interesting reds felt clay-inspired or hugged the edge of brown
  • The freshest oranges alluded to cantaloupe
  • Purple was often directional
  • White excelled in creamy tones
  • Black was more than basic

MATERIALS

  • Glass sparkled in versatility
  • Stainless steel showed its mettle and affinity for manipulation
  • Gold leaf found new expressions
  • LEDs and mirrors created magical portraits of infinity
  • Red-tinged woods looked more like cinnamon than cherry

TEXTURES AND FINISHES

  • 3-D effects got lots of play
  • Texture was a force in all media
  • Rough surfaces played up rustic, industrial looks
  • Matte took smooth turns
  • High gloss shone in furniture and objects recalling master makers
  • Enameling offered modern options

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