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Outdoor-Living Comfort

October 17, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

At September's Casual Market Chicago, trends in outdoor living were on display in collections from about 250 leading manufacturers, who filled more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Merchandise Mart. A major theme at this year’s event was making outdoor environments as comfortable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Furniture, Casual Market Chicago, Domestic Shows, Trend   Tagged With: Motion, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living

Modular Seating Goes Outdoors

October 5, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

After more than 30 years out of the spotlight, sectional seating returned to home interiors a couple of years ago. Since then the number of consumers embracing the style and flexibility they provide has grown steadily. Now sectionals are drifting from family rooms to the patio and deck. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Market Chicago, Trend   Tagged With: Functionality, Key Items, Outdoor Living, Shape

Energy Balance

January 29, 2015 By Janice Carlson -

At The Trend Curve, our consulting clients and Members of our subscriber family are as likely to be greeting-card designers as they are lighting designers. Or maybe they sell those products at retail. That’s why seasonal colors and trends are on our radar as often as those for everyday décor. It’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Michelle Lamb, Spring Forward 2015, Trend   Tagged With: Father's Day, Outdoor Living, Spring/Summer

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