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...]
Plaidemonium
Plaids have been incoming for the past couple of seasons. Going forward, they will have even more visibility and trend status. The return of a 21st-century take on traditional style has already resulted in a new take on classic windowpanes, Tartans and ginghams. Specifically, these patterns are … [Read more...]
The New Western Style
Take a look at the latest runway fashion and it's easy to see that a new western style is percolating for 2016's warmer seasons. Even bridal designers are embracing the look. While you'll recognize the same tiny florals, denim fabrics, skinny ties, statement belt buckles and silver jewelry, … [Read more...]
Menswear Goes Modern
Menswear suiting patterns have earned an ongoing place in home décor. They are basics that both men and women find appealing, and they are chosen for products targeted to ages from baby to adult. Suiting patterns are comfortable at every price point, in every material and in almost every style … [Read more...]
Incoming Trend: Boho Vibe
The Showtime textiles market is all about fabrics that furniture buyers select to cover the chairs, sofas and cushions that will appear at the next High Point furniture market. Fabrics debuting at the just-past December Showtime will be found on furniture-company showroom floors in April, of next … [Read more...]
Get The Drift?
Ombré effects and other types of gradient looks were on-trend at this month's Showtime upholstery textiles market. They were shown as drifting color, creating visual texture in grounds or in figures. Sometimes they appeared in both, creating optic effects. Gradients were also present in designs … [Read more...]
An Asian Sensibility
The market had been toying with Asian looks for several seasons by the time the April High Point furniture market sparked mainstream interest in the style. During the October market, lots of companies had jumped on board. Asian sensibilities were on a tear, building upon an installed base that had … [Read more...]
Dinosaur Invasion!
A recent influx of new dinosaur films and apps has triggered an increase in the number of dinosaur shapes and motifs emerging for home interiors over the past few months. They have appeared in new products at both domestic and international trade fairs, like NY NOW, Maison & Objet, International … [Read more...]
Fringe Benefits
After many seasons of minimalism, details and decorations have begun reappearing on all kinds of home-interiors products. At the recent High Point furniture market, the high end was paying more attention to fringe than they have in years. This went beyond the brush fringe that has been emerging for … [Read more...]
Key Item: Daybeds
If you think you've been seeing more daybeds recently, you're right. Daybeds have been off the trend radar since the 1970s, but now these transforming upholstered pieces are making a comeback. They can be found in a range of styles, from traditional to casual and from transitional to contemporary. … [Read more...]