It's not unusual to hear people say that color trends always begin in Europe. But increasingly, trends will appear simultaneously at key European trade fairs and in the U.S. Case in point: green. In the January edition of Maison & Objet in Paris, at Showcase Ireland in Dublin a few days later … [Read more...]
Trends for All of Fall 2017
Type “trends for fall 2017” into a search engine and you’ll see a myriad of autumn apparel. If you’re lucky, your results might include The Trend Curve’s latest Haute Halloween and Fall forecast. Overall, however, the direction out there about fall décor is a gray zone with very little new … [Read more...]
Fabric Detail: Embroidery
Embroidery, or its look, was everywhere at the recent Showtime decorative-textiles market. That means consumers can expect to see lots of embroidered look on sofas, chairs, ottomans and cushions at retail in the second half of 2016. The types of designs featured will be diverse. Subjects will range … [Read more...]
The Future of Metallic
If you've been wondering about the future of metallic treatments, one of the best places to look for clues is Showtime. This decorative-textiles market is the place where furniture companies select the fabrics that retail buyers will see on the showroom floors at the next High Point furniture … [Read more...]
Black is Back
Do you remember the plethora of designs with black backgrounds from the 1980s? Florals were a particular favorite, especially in five-star layouts. Now it's almost 2016, and black grounds are back. They have been seen in velvet, chenille, cotton and linen. They have lots of texture or almost none. … [Read more...]
Night-Sky Deeps
Dark hues are the best way to update backgrounds for 2016 and 2017. Black has already emerged, popping up in dinnerware, fabric and furniture collections over the past 8 months. They have appeared primarily under florals, but now the pattern lens is beginning to widen, including vegetables. classic … [Read more...]
Wallpaper Florals Return
Wallpaper florals have been off the trend radar—and considered too traditional for today’s modern consumer—since their 1980's heyday. But earlier this year, English floral designs threw out hints that a comeback is in the future when a few choice versions popped up at Ambiente in Frankfurt and … [Read more...]