Cersaie is the international tile and bath exposition held annually in Bologna, Italy. Editorial Correspondent Elaine Markoutsas was there. She offered these insights about on-trend color. At this year’s Cersaie tile fair, metallics continued to shimmer like jewelry. Warm-and-burnished gold and … [Read more...]
Damasks: Ready to Trend
If you’ve been tempted to relegate damasks to the has-been list, think again. Why? Because traditional looks are making a comeback, and damask designs—one of this style category’s dominant signatures—will be a big part of the story. Even now, damasks are preparing for their next trend … [Read more...]
Luster Is In For The Long Haul
At the recent High Point furniture market, luster confirmed that it is in for the long haul. It appeared at price points from high to medium, and in décor products from seating to framed art, with metallic the primary point of view. One factor in luster’s continued growth and forecasted longevity … [Read more...]
The New Look of Red
Reds are getting a new look for 2017 and 2018. So says textile maker Sunbury Textile Mills. At the recent Showtime upholstery textiles market, this company revealed their forecast that future reds will trend toward their orange side. The Trend Curve agrees. Why? Because the foundation that … [Read more...]
Making Dad Glad
Dads are gaining ground, according to the National Retail Federation’s latest spending survey of Father’s Day. In fact, 2016 will see the highest spending for that nationwide holiday so far. This year’s expenditures on gifts for dad are estimated to hit $14.3 billion dollars! Ironically, it was a … [Read more...]
On The Wire
In markets around the world, wire-frame geometry is on-trend. It updated in mirrors at the Hong Kong Houseware fair and made vases look modern at Maison & Objet in Paris. Picture frames at Ambiente in Frankfurt made use of it, as did tables at the High Point furniture market and glassware at the … [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...]
Trend-Forward Baby Furniture
It hardly seems that long ago that palettes for kids were filled with primary hues and clean pastels. During that same era, mothers chose the products and colors for their children's rooms, and kids lived with whatever Mom brought home. The 21st century changed all that as color took a … [Read more...]
Gold Makes Gains on the Table
Vendors at the NY Tabletop market show products for dining, drinking, serving and gifting. Buyers come to market seeking out new collections, casual or dressed up, to promote and style displays around. As always, the October market delivered. The pace at which gold was adding share confirmed that … [Read more...]
Thinking Ahead To Christmasworld 2016
The Trend Curve team faithfully attends Christmasworld in Frankfurt, Germany each year. That's because it is among the best places in the world to see the newest trends in color and design for the Holiday season. Messe Frankfurt , organizers of the Christmasworld fair, always creates a … [Read more...]