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From Japandi to Japanese Craft

March 17, 2023 By Elaine Markoutsas - Leave a Comment

Infusing Japanese elements into already established Scandinavian looks, the Japandi trend emerged in 2017 – 2018. It really touched a nerve—in a good way—and grew to be immensely popular. No wonder products in this style are still being introduced. The most recent incarnation was at KBIS, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Correspondent, Exhibitions, International Trade Fairs, KBIS, Maison & Objet, Paris Deco Off, Trend   Tagged With: Designers Guild, KBIS, kintsugi, Kohler, Maison & Objet, Metals and Metallics, Mikado Quartz, Musé du quai Branley - Jacques Chirac, NAHB International Builders Show, Nakamoto Forestry, Paris Deco Off, Pinto Paris, Sakiori-Chicka, shibori, shop sugi ban, Tosa Kumiko, Trendcurveteam, Wellborn, Wood Trends

Trending at Maison & Objet: Valets

April 4, 2022 By Michelle Lamb -

At the trend-setting trade fair in Paris, the rise of personal-luxury items spoke to how wellness has expanded in scope and extended its reach during the pandemic. One category in particular stood out: valets. A new crop of valets offered more than elevated designs and flexible functionality. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend, Trend Spotting   Tagged With: Functionality, Key Items, Maison & Objet, Trendcurveteam, Wood Trends

For the Future of Wood, Lighten Up

April 15, 2020 By Michelle Lamb -

For several seasons, colorful finishes like brown on walnut and gray or black on oak have been on-trend for furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. But of course, nothing remains static in the world of trend. Today, walnut's popularity has leveled off, along with the preference for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Trend   Tagged With: Finishes, Home decor, Texture, Transparency, Wood Trends

Nature Rises from the Ashes

July 24, 2019 By Jane Stockel -

One of the newest trends in wood, seen in accent furniture, kitchen products and decorative accessories over the past year or so is Shou Sugi Ban. This ancient Japanese technique involves charring, cooling, cleaning and finishing with natural oils as a way to preserve wood. This process results in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chelsea Flower Show, Trend   Tagged With: Chelsea Flower Show, Shou Sugi Ban, Wood Trends

Hooked on Paris

February 3, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

Since wall hooks have been trending for about a year, it's easy to assume that all the creativity has been played out of this category. Don't believe it! Wall hooks remain key items, and they will continue to be on-trend for at least 18 months to come. At the Maison & Objet trade fair in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Key Items, Maison & Objet, Metals and Metallics, Mixed Media, Wood Trends

High Point Market – Fall 2016

September 6, 2016 By Janice Carlson -

The Trend Curve attends every High Point furniture market, and we report about them in our newsletter, as well as in our real-time members-only emails. We do this because we know this show is  just too important to miss! The October 2016 High Point Market will certainly be no exception. Enter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: High Point Furniture Mkt, Trend   Tagged With: Details & Embellishments, Functionality, High Point Furniture Market, Lighting, Textiles, Texture, Wood Trends

The Next Big Thing: Martini Tables

August 21, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

It all started with the wildly successful television series Mad Men. It got everyone talking about the lifestyle of the 1960s-70s, the drinking culture of corporate executives and how consumers entertained at home. More importantly, it energized an interest in mid-century modern style that had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: High Point Furniture Mkt, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: High Point Furniture Market, Key Items, Metals and Metallics, Mid-century Modern, Mixed Media, Texture, Wood Trends

For Trend-Spotting, Ambiente Tops The List

December 31, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

Because The Trend Curve has a worldwide reputation for accurate trend forecasts and information, I’m often asked which trade shows I consider the best for revealing new trends. Ambiente is always at the top of the list. Ambiente bills itself as the top international trade fair for consumer goods. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ambiente, Trend, Trend Reports   Tagged With: Ambiente, Color, Mixed Media, Paper, Tabletop, Wood Trends

Trend-Forward Baby Furniture

December 11, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: ABC Kids Expo, Color, Domestic Shows, Kind & Jugend, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Color, Details & Embellishments, Kids, Metals and Metallics, Mixed Media, Texture, Wood Trends

Lighting With More Than Meets The Eye

October 9, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

One of my favorite lighting pieces at the Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris came from Flam & Luce. Designed by Cyril Gorin from 2 x 5 Studio, the Wind table lamp cast a lovely glow. But it also has other features that set it apart from the rest. To begin with, Wind's wooden base is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Color, Functionality, Lighting, Wood Trends

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