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home dÉcor trends

HOME TRENDS TO WATCH IN
2016

From the opinions of High Point
skill of furniture designers and artisans with a en-
tion to detail, re ned processes, and exceptional
Market’s designated Style
cra smanship will continue to catch the interest of
consumers.
Spo ers to the observations of
The fall High Point Market also saw renowned

enLIGHTenment Magazine’s editors, fashion and accessories designers such as Kate
Spade and Cynthia Rowley dipping a toe in the

home fashion waters. Bellizaire predicts Fashion/
these are the themes and motifs to Jewelry Inspired looks will continue not only with

recognizable fashion brands, but also with furni-
keep on your radar this year.
ture designers making more literal references to
fashion in their product designs. The corollary will

apply not only to shape and color pale es, but also
in luxury embellishments such as fringe, ruching,
W
jewelry-inspired knobs, and draped beading.

ith all regions of the country Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design notes Specialty
reporting an upswing in sales Materials are on the rise, such as semi-precious

and consumer con dence dur- stones, mother of pearl, vellum, and pressed silver.
ing 2015, all signs point to that Deep tones such as aubergine and dark navy are ap-

growth continuing into 2016
pearing on more furnishings and accessories along

— yes, even though it is an election year. During with metallics such as German silver and rose gold.
the Fall High Point Market, the Style Spo ers Florals will gain in popularity, according to Curtis,

(sponsored by Crypton Home Fabric) narrowed because they signify comfort, history, and familiar-
down some of the top new trends in home fashion ity. This is not to say that time-worn dated oral

going forward.
pa erns are still in vogue, but more like new ways

Interior decorator, blogger, author, and public and interpretations that designers are adapting as
speaker Arianne Bellizaire of Arianne Bellizaire oral pa erns and colors in their products.

Interiors points to Artisan Cra smanship as a sig- Beth Dotolo, co-owner and principal interior de-
ni cant trend. Products that highlight the incredible
signer of Pulp Design Studios, calls one of the trends

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