Spring 2015 style report

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STYLE REPORT

SPRING/ SUMMER

2015

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The High Point Market Spring 2015

Style Report Ahhh … we all love spring!

It’s the season that brings fresh breezes, rebirth, and renewal to the world - and to the home furnishings industry, as well.

The April High Point Market knocked it out of the park again by displaying stunning new collections, color stories, and trends. But it also brought a great time to see industry friends, while making new ones. There’s really nowhere else like it, and I am so honored to be associated with the world’s best home furnishings show.

Now, I am excited to present the top “style spots” from Spring Market, personally curated by this year’s hugely talented Style Spotters team. I adore each of these people, and I am sure you will share my excitement at seeing Market through their eyes.

Cheers to a great summer, let’s meet in High Point, October 17-22!

Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID Studio M President Style Spotter Emeritus High Point Market Board Member Visit me on Twitter https://twitter.com/studiom_ and Instagram https://instagram.com/studiom_/

Front Cover: Roberta Schilling Collection Inside Cover: Wesley Hall Inc

Arianne Bellizaire

inspiredtostyle.com @inspiredarianne

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPACT More and more, clients are looking for unique designs that have a high value proposition. Products that serve multiple functions allow people to maximize their spaces while bringing in elements that support their busy lifestyles. Similarly, products designed for small spaces are becoming increasingly important.

Whether it’s the sophisticated urbanite who is short on space or the historic homeowner who needs to make a big impact in a small-ish room, consumers want a wide selection of options that give them optimal functionality in a small footprint! We saw this demonstrated at Market with the introduction of more lightweight, yet durable pieces with narrower profiles.

CR Laine

John-Richard

Taylor Burke Home

“Consumers want a wide selection of options that give them optimal functionality in a small footprint!”

Couef

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Vanguard

Arianne Bellizaire

Liv able LuXe

Kristin Drohan Collection

Today’s clients want more than just the designer look for their homes. They also want the guarantee that they can actually live in their space. Durable fabrics, forgiving woods and low-maintenance finishes are being introduced in larger quantities in the brands and product lines we’ve come to know and love. Think big-impact design elements that are fabulous as well as family friendly! Pared down yet sophisticated. High-performance fabrics that are stain-resistant, long-lasting and durable.

Thibaut Fine Furniture

Dunes and Duchess

Make It Your Own

Wesley Hall Inc.

Individuality and customizability are two of the benefits clients look for when hiring a design professional. This Market, we saw more and more opportunities for customization, which means greater creativity for designers. Larger selections in fabrics, finishes and colors expand our toolbox and allow us to create truly unique spaces. Plus, this appeal to the individual trend is not limited to styling alone, we’ve also seen greater emphasis placed on using sustainable, eco-friendly and even hypoallergenic products.

Emporium Home Ambella Home

JF Fabrics

Joe Ruggiero Collection

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Kati Curtis

katicurtisdesign.com @designerkati

Made Goods

The Feminine Edge This trend feels like a breath of fresh air to me. After the long, strong staying power of the contemporary look, with its hard lines and lack of detail, I’m excited to see things loosening up.

The feminine edge, with its flowing lines, lovely curves and intricate details, signifies a return to the meaningful and sentimental in design.

Julian Chichester

The return of the feminine is about adding the curved line to the form. It’s a soft cushion on a sofa instead of a tightly upholstered seat, or the subtle curved front of a chest instead of a flat front. And it’s also about new colors – those pinks and purples – that I care so much about, and not just because I love them, but because they bring a breezy lightness in contrast to the super saturated colors I saw at previous Markets.

This trend towards a softening of the elements is showing up across all the elements: colors, textures, and mixes of materials.

We’re finding them to be just … prettier. They’re more sparkly, shiny and delicate, and they give us a feeling of things being Cisco Brothers so much softer and easier. This is a trend that brings a gentle feeling, maybe because here, florals abound. And though I don’t usually find myself using the word “pretty” all that often, this trend makes me want to. I lost count at how many times at Market I caught myself saying, “Oh, that’s really pretty.” “Pretty” makes me aware of the precious quality of something; it makes me want to take care of it, protect it, to be the guardian of that sofa or chest of drawers for years to come.

One reason the feminine line is important, as a trend, is that it’s so much easier to live with. It’s not as hard, and it brings with it a level of warmth, comfort and familiarity. It’s our mother’s faded quilt, our grandmother’s antique rug, those gently aged treasures that have been in the family for generations.

Moving away from the clean starkness of contemporary allows this trend to express real personality, which is exactly what gives something its special quality. And shouldn’t your home be the place to express yourself, rather than to look like everyone else? I love a good straight line, but to me, it’s the interplay with a beautiful curve that I love even more.

It keeps life interesting.

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Arteriors

John Strauss Koket

Kati Curtis Dunes and Duchess

Craftsmanship Seeing incredible craftsmanship, something that’s so exquisite and, at the same time, so finely executed, is thrilling to me. And so the trend of craftsmanship, of caring about how things are made, as well as where they’re made, was one that I was beyond excited to see at Market.

There’s something indescribably beautiful about seeing the little imperfections and nuances that make hand-crafted things unique. And I saw them everywhere in High Point, from hand painted finishes to a hand-stitched detail on a leather chair.

Seeing this made not only the whole piece unique, but also its individual parts.

It was a perfect example of how the sum wasn’t greater than it’s parts, but the parts had been made equal to an amazing whole.

With this trend comes a bigger expression of the craftsmanship of forged metals, which are now showing up more than ever. They were there on a table base, there again on a mirror frame that looked like gold nuggets, and instead of being just the hardware on the drawer front, they were the drawer front.

Inlay is also making its gorgeous appearance as part of this trend. While I may have still been basking in the inspiration of my recent trip to Rajasthan (India), I do know I saw more inlay today than I have in recent Markets. This is such a remarkably specialized craft, and it takes a true craftsman to execute the skilled techniques that result in a stunningly beautiful inlaid surface.

What is craftsmanship all about? I think the answer is in the example of a hand-woven rug into which its craftsperson always weaves an imperfection.

That imperfection is what creates a rug that’s truly one of a kind, which truly is the essence of why the craftsmanship trend is important: it gives us daily reminders that we are all unique.

Taracea

Noir Trading Inc

Kravet

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E.J. Victor

“There’s something indescribably beautiful about seeing the little imperfections and nuances that make hand-crafted things unique.”

Beth Dotolo

Geometric Texture

pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns

Emporium Home

STRONG NEUTRAL Grace and Blake

Neutrals are playing a huge role in design trends right now and we saw this everywhere at Spring Market. There was a surprising lack of color, as opposed to previous seasons – and that’s not a bad thing!

Rather than focusing on strong color to carry a piece or space, many interiors and products are looking to other design elements, such as contrast, texture, and form. This favoring of bold design elements over in-your-face color makes for a much stronger composition that is still eye-catching. The trend challenges designers to step up to the plate with more thoughtful designs that can stand the test of time. As we see more neutrals, we are also seeing a bigger play of contrasting materials – a mixing of metals, woods, fabrics that results in a higher level of craftsmanship.

This not-so-trendy neutral movement is a trend that’s sure to stick around for a while!

Homeowners and home-dwellers are seeking longevity when they invest in their spaces, which makes the neutral movement an important and achievable design element. When done well and thoughtfully, neutral pieces can be practical yet still incredibly stylish. Our firm focuses on flexibility and quality, allowing our clients to get great core neutral pieces that will last a lifetime. This trend allows us to layer in the texture, contrast, and style while still adapting over time as our clients’ tastes and trends change.

The neutral trend isn’t going anywhere since it’s such a practical, yet stylish approach when done right!

Textures and geometrics are coming up strong in home furnishings. Consumers are looking for new and exciting elements and we are seeing this come through in this textural geometric approach everywhere this past High Point Market. Furnishings are getting new life with interesting pattern approaches and textural applications.

From stark geometrics, to new curvy sexy geometrics, to concentric circles and patterns, the geometric textures are popping up everywhere. We’re seeing this great trend primarily showing up in casegoods on door and drawer fronts, but this trend is making appearances in accessories, mirrors, lighting, hardware, and seating, as well. This trend is an opportunity to showcase beautiful craftsmanship and quality. It’s adding a new and unexpected twist to the furniture we’re all used to seeing, which is an exciting opportunity to take furnishings to a new level of style and workmanship.

Century Furniture

Global Views Michael Aram

Bernhardt

Barbara Cosgrove Jamie Young Arteriors Caracole

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CR Laine

Bernhardt

In most cases where the textural geometric trend is prevalent the form of the piece is simplistic, bringing the texture and geometry to the forefront. In this trend approach the geometric texture becomes the focus of the furnishings. Whether it be carving, moulding, hammering, or casting we saw texture that varies in style and can be very modern, ethnic, romantic, more formal or at times even more organic. For homeowners, this trend is offering them the opportunity to show off their own personal style through a piece that would have been otherwise simplistic. As an interior designer, I loved turning a new corner at Market and seeing fresh new stylistic approaches and exploring how different manufacturers played on this stunning trend.

Beth Dotolo

Stanley Furniture

Modern Classic We are seeing a resurgence of classic forms and shapes re-emergence in modern and updated ways. This juxtaposition of styles is coming across in gorgeous looks that are perfect for today’s interiors. As a designer who always strives for a collected feel, I love the contrast of modern and classic.

Kristin Drohan

More than a new trend, this is an updated way of creating a clean and stylish take on the classics. Homeowners will grab on to this approach because it makes familiar styles new and unexpected. Creativity shines through as manufacturers experiment with finishes, details, and forms, and we are thrilled as pieces we’ve previously seen get a new breath of life in their latest incarnations.

This past High Point Market we saw this trend expressed in several ways. Amazing classic shapes were updated with carving and detailing. Classic furniture styles took more streamlined forms, while modern mixes of materials and finishes melded into classic forms.

It has been exciting to see the new and innovative ways that manufacturers are creating this beautiful blend of modern and traditional.

Noir Trading Inc

Regina-Andrew Design

“More than a new trend, this is an updated way of creating a clean and stylish take on the classics.”

Century Furniture

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Lori Gilder

LoriGilder.com @lorigilder

The Moody Blues

Bruce Andrews

While I saw some fresh new color trends emerging this spring, such as muted pinks, blush, purples and greens, one of the most predominant colors appearing in showrooms is indigo blue. This deep, rich and very sexy hue and its navy and inky counterparts have proven their staying power since last Market.

Quickly becoming a classic, this moody hue tends to soothe the soul and create sophistication and drama in any space. From soft seating, casegoods, textiles, wallcoverings and accessories, indigo has the ability to appeal to both the masculine and feminine.

Bobo Intriguing Objects

Mitchell Black

Kravet

Ralph Lauren Home

I was completely taken with the Bruce Andrews Benchmark Chair, an heirloom quality statement piece of furniture upholstered in the most luxurious indigo mohair fabric and the introduction of walnut burl and brass accent pieces completes the sophisticated look.

Mitchell Black’s newly launched sophisticated collection of metallic woven sisal toile grasscloth was striking along with Diane Von Furstenberg’s linen collection from Kravet.

I discovered the most wonderful antique cabinet with a deep blue distressed finish at Bobo Intriguing Objects. Just add a classic Carrara or Calcutta marble slab and you have a most stunning kitchen island.

This cool yet versatile color is instantly warmed when paired with mixed metal accent pieces, rich woods, cream, green, orange, pink or yellow.

E.J. Victor

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Gus* Design Group

Lori Gilder

Nature’s Glamour Phillips Collection

“... bringing nature in has never been more glamorous!”

Wandering through the showrooms, it was easy to notice organic shapes and forms appearing everywhere!

From cabinet hardware and furniture to lighting, accessories, and wall art, bringing nature in has never been more glamorous!

We are seeing the interpretation and the application of a more feminine organic expression.

Natural themes, floral patterns and organic motifs, gilded in silver and gold, create an instant allure.

Butterflies, branches, leaves and feather motifs fabricated in multiple metals and finishes abound.

Natural Curiosities

Brass butterflies and fabulous feathers adorned the walls at Phillips Collection while Tommy Mitchell’s gilded butterfly chandelier and the striking Plum Blossom coffee table took center stage. The refined scale and classic design of these accessories and furniture pieces would definitely ignite a room.

A favorite find of mine was Natural Curiosities pignet Giclee prints taken from French textiles. The explosion of color and the subtle texture of these botanicals create a vintage aesthetic that instantly adds life to any space.

John-Richard

Faux bois details have come in from the outdoors and are now adorning furniture, cabinetry, walls, and lighting. A modern take on a traditionally rustic motif, faux bois is being revitalized and glammed up, as seen in Michael Aram’s Enchanted Forest Collection and John-Richard’s Enchantment Chandelier.

Sculptural shapes, golden branches and crystal buds add to the quintessential elegance of nature’s sophistication.

Tommy Mitchell

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Tommy Mitchell

Nancy Price Home

Patti Johnson

pattijohnsoninteriors.com @PJohnsonInt

Soft Grandeur With a firm nod to glam, the softer side of Grandeur emerges. Tufted sofas, benches and headboards, sparkly nail-head trim in decorative patterns, and high shine finishes with intricate details reflect this new form of Grandeur, which is simplified and not overdone.

So, what exactly constitutes a softer side of Grandeur? Studied details which transform a buffet from a staple item into a striking addition to a dining room are evident in this beautiful new introduction from the Criteria Collection from Bernhardt. Thin strips of stainless steel inlay in the top and front of the door panels paired with the polished nickel hardware breathe new life into a dining room.

Bernhardt

Paladin

Singing the Blues Indigo, cobalt and baby blues are all here and trending.

Blues are intuitive, loyal and confident. Colors in design (think automobiles too) usually speak to the economic environment. Engulfed in the “Shades of Gray” mentality for the past decade, consumers are ready to be bolder and more confident in their color choices.

The beautiful indigos and marine blues are indicative of the confidence in the marketplace.

Blues can also represent calm and, coupled with the trend of the Coastal Vibe, blues and teals take consumers on a mental trip to a favorite vacation destination - as represented by this beautiful beach glass chandelier from Currey & Company, and by Ambler Art Group’s Historical Reproduction of a pair of Blue Seaweed prints.

Watery blues describe this hand spun silk rug created

by K Michelle Evans and offered by Creative Touch.

The threads are of differing lengths, giving way to a more organic yet refined look and feel. The softness of this lends itself again to the Soft Grandeur.

In upholstery, the soft sexy curves of this new sofa designed by Paladin and Made in the USA, grouped with the decorative nail-head trim provide a gentle touch of glam.

Also displaying a softer style of Grandeur are these lovely Jar pieces from The Bradburn Gallery.

The shimmery iridescent finishes on these urns give a nod to a highly glamorous look, while the fresh, floral motif adds an element of fun to kick it back down and relax it a notch. Glamorous accessories need not be overly serious!

Currey & Company

Creative Touch

The Bradburn Gallery

CR Laine introduces the Tobi Fairley Collection with a definitive glam look. Soft colors and upholstery details reminiscent of the Art Deco Era and Old Hollywood flair are hereby renewed. Chaise lounges, once considered a luxury item, are becoming commonplace in the home. Luxury in design and home furnishings is now available to all consumers!

CR Laine

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Ambler Art Group

Patti Johnson

HEAVY METAL BAND Global Views

The use of blending metals is now being seen across the spectrum in every price point, style, and type of furnishing. Metals are back strong as table bases in new and creative ways. This foyer table by Jonathan Charles effectively combines metal, wood and glass to create a showstopper for your entry.

Drool over this custom Butterfly Ginkgo Cocktail Table

by Michael Aram, who designs furniture as if it were all jewelry – again a return to Grandeur. The bases are handmade so that they differ slightly from piece to piece. These are investment pieces.

The mixing of metal and stones will also continue to be popular. Onyx was the tabletop of choice for these occasional pieces presented by The Phillips Collection.

Organic in design, the metal legs on this beautiful upholstered leather bench by Ashley Childers of Emporium Home will fit into multiple spaces within a home. Wonderful artistic details and the high finishes on this bench give a nod to glam and Grandeur. Also organic in nature – and nature inspired – is this bold brass branch sculpture by Global Views. I love a statement sculpture blended into a room to give proper space to the paintings. The metal of this piece creates more opportunities to introduce organic design elements into more refined spaces over natural driftwood pieces.

Phillips Collection Jonathan Charles

Framed in a metal Greek Key motif is this stunning floor mirror by Stanley Furniture and the metal ornamentation “nail-heads” in the mirror glass make it truly a focal point. Be on the lookout for metals to make an entrance into your home in more ways than one!

Michael Aram

Emporium Home

“The use of blending metals is now being seen across the spectrum in every price point, style, and type of furnishing.”

Stanley Furniture

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Courtney Lake

monogramdecor.com @courtneyoutloud

Living in Northern California, many of my clients work in the tech sector and are constantly surrounded by technology – it literally is embedded in the Bay Area culture. So it makes sense that many of them are infatuated with how technology influences their day-to-day lives. And that translates into how technology is impacting design, whether by creating processes to make products cheaper, bringing items to market faster, or improving the manufacturing process. It wasn’t enough to find items that were merely beautiful; it has become paramount to understand how items are produced. Similar to, but not exactly like devotees of the Slow Food Movement, my clients are increasingly interested in how things come into production, how they are produced and even what their after-market life looks like.

Look at young companies like the Detroit Wallpaper Company, who are using state of the art printing technology to bring previously complicated wallpaper designs to market in a matter of weeks, not months. Or take the furniture company Sugarbone, which is using new technology to turn what was previously waste product into beautiful credenzas.

The leather pillow from Bandhini Design is what I like to call “tech on the sly,” in that the pieces are still produced by hand but use technology to help expedite the manufacturing of the hides. It’s a beautiful merging of design and tech.

This type of synergy between technology and design not only fuels the “story” behind these products but allows for a host of new products and concepts to be introduced. It is an exciting time to be in the design world because the sky is the limit and all we need to do is dream it, because it now can actually be created beautifully, economically, and sustainably.

Natural Curiosities

For several seasons now, manufacturers and Ambella Home retailers have played it safe. No one wanted to be left with a stockroom or warehouse full of inventory, so they stocked the showrooms with easy and, at times, boring options. Fortunately, this is becoming less the norm as vendors are being bolder with their options and mixing materials, color and shapes with abandon.

Case in point is the fantastic channel tufted bench from Ambella.

It has tufting. It’s orange. And has lucite legs. Swoon!

Bolier took just a bold but more subdued approach with their rift oak and leather shelving unit with baseball stitching. It’s a beautifully quiet but luxe piece that mixes the best that the market has to offer.

The mixing of materials trend is loud and in full force when it comes to accessories with Arteriors Wood and Stone figurines by Barry Dixon. Mirror Image has created a visually stunning sunburst mirror that combines silver and brass leaf, as well as lucite to beautiful effect – it’s light and airy but can hold a space.

Let’s not forget lighting where artisans are playing with shape and Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort is the queen of this genre. Her lamp mixes sharp angles and metal finishes to produce not only functional lighting but also artwork.

The same can be said for FlowDécor, who combined marble, brass and crystal to produce a lamp that is on my covet list!

Fingers crossed this trend continues as it is producing items that are sure to be on most people’s “must have” lists shortly!

Bolier

FlowDécor

Mirror Image Home Sugarbone

Detroit Wallpaper Company

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Bandhini Homewear Design

Visual Comfort Arteriors

Courtney Lake While history was not my favorite subject in school, it has become quite useful when I am designing a client’s space. California is a wonderful mix of quirk, beauty and tradition, and that mix often inspires my design choices. San Francisco at its heart is a city that has always shown a certain disdain for tradition, whether it be my fellow residents painting a classic Victorian home pink and purple or filling a new home with vintage charm.

The joy of this trend is that it pays homage to the past but is firmly planted in the present.

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Four Hands

Palecek

A Wink A Nod To Tradition

The leather chaise from Four Hands and the Brando Lounge Chair from Palecek exemplify this concept – classic design is updated with a beautiful slimmer profile plus slightly more elevated and softer seating that reflects how people lounge today. The Brando chair in particular pays respect to the campaign furniture trend we have seen over the past several years. However, the corners have been softened, the brass downplayed and a new softness introduced – it’s like the piece has gracefully aged into its own.

Both pieces are masculine, classic and sexy!

The lighting fixture from SkLO is a beautiful example of a company paying attention to traditional craftsmanship, and then elevating it with innovative design. A piece like this could easily be placed in an older home with ornate moldings and plaster ceilings, creating a nice modern tension in a space that could easily lean toward traditional.

Cotton + Quill took this idea of tension and applied to their beautiful grasscloth wallpapers, where they merged the traditional trellis and bamboo design with rich saturated colors and metallic finishes. It’s a fun spin on a classic design that is irreverent without becoming irrelevant in a year.

SkLO

Cotton & Quill/Taylor Burke Home

The same could be said for the modern classics from Somerset Bay Home and Currey & Company.

The Plexi Etagère and modern three-drawer chest are beautiful interpretations of classic designs updated with modern finishes and scale. All of these items show that when you pay attention to the past in design, you can normally predict the future!

Somerset Bay Home Regina-Andrew Design

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“The joy of this trend is that it pays homage to the past but is firmly planted in the present.”

Currey & Company

Jonathan Legate

jonathanlegate.com @JonathanLegate Michael Aram

Natural /Organics (including Metallics) We find ourselves in a time and place where people are coming back to earth in both lifestyle and in design. Connecting to nature and thinking about our environment. From the materials used to the motifs and designs of everyday items, nature is present and the organic form is strong.

We see this trend expressed in natural materials, natural looking finishes, worn patinas, basket weaving on casegoods and decorative items.

Bone, shell, metals, unusual fibers, stone, glass, leather and exotic woods show off nature in high style, and in both country and city settings.

Soft goods in natural fibers and painterly motifs, from watercolor florals to the rhythmic patterns of waves. Leather and wovens, washed linens, silk, cotton, mohair velvet in both bedding and upholstery. Wallpaper murals of trees and blossoms hand painted on silk. Things that look and feel handmade.

Michael Aram’s Cocoon pendants are a beautiful example of the natural form in decorative items.

These pendants are created from micro filaments of metal, formed and welded together to create a “cocoon” that houses the lamp hanging from a branch where the newly emerged butterflies have landed. The leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba tree are often said to look like butterflies. Nature representing nature.

Natural elements lend themselves to a contemporary feel and that was expressed beautifully

by Roberta Schilling Collection’s Pipo chair. Bands of natural wood molded together create a beautifully fluid chair that’s as comfortable as it is elegant.

Natural Elements create a connection to the earth, a reminder of the beauty in the every day and the simple riches of the world.

Roberta Schilling Collection

Pure Classics

Currey & Company

These are the timeless pieces that we use to build a strong foundation for many styles of interiors, they evoke memories and express a personal style.

The anonymous “Hotel Chic” trend that has dominated the design industry over the last decades has finally given way to a more elegant and sophisticated vibe where it’s okay to mix the new with the old, to have collections and to express yourself more personally.

The Pure Classics trend is really less of a trend and more of a movement, the decision to buy things based on longevity and a proven track record, not just fashion or the look of the moment.

Hard lines have given way to curves. Metals have become warm in tones of gold, bronze, rose gold and copper. Classic white marble dominates. Colors are softer with pastel hues and aged neutrals.

Antiques and collections are respected and encouraged. History is cool again.

Pure Classics can be iconic pieces such as a Chippendale chair from the 1700’s or an Erno Saarinen Tulip table from the 1950’s. A 70’s Italian light fixture or a Biedermeier Chest can live together.

Simple elegant forms such as Currey & Company’s Carlisle column table lamp could not be more classic, elegant for years to come in either a traditional or contemporary setting.

Thayer Coggin’s T-back chair by Milo Baughman is an iconic item from the 70’s. As chic today as it was then. This chair would look good anywhere, from a high rise apartment to the living room of a Georgian townhouse.

Pure Classic pieces lend a sense of history and of quality to the home. They are an expression of the homeowner’s commitment to personal style and great taste.

Thayer Coggin

“The Pure Classics trend is really less of a trend and more of a movement.”

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Leslie Hendrix Wood

hadleycourt.com @Hadley_Court Century Furniture

the

NEW

FEMININE A light, flirty femininity with a modern twist, this emerging trend is rooted in tradition but modern and relevant for today. This is not your grandmother’s feminine; it’s a fresher, more exciting take on timeless design. While distressed furniture and patina finishes have been popular in the past, I see consumers moving to a softer, more livable design aesthetic. We are moving away from the earthy brown tones to a lighter color palette of blush and chalky neutrals with subtle pops of color. The New Feminine gives a nod to the past while embracing the future.

In this trend we see the style attributes that I believe will represent tomorrow’s timeless designs – the looks that will be enjoyed by many generations to come. Three recurring elements emerging in this trend are Ruffles, Embellishment and Jewelry Inspired Details.

ruffles

The icing on the cake, proper adornment can transform simple furnishings from boring to exquisite – and add panache to any room.

The Chandler Telescoping Table, designed by Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture, is a very traditional design made fresh with a gold embellished medallion in the center of the table, soft curving legs, and brass ferrules. The table is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design and is destined to become a timeless classic.

Embellishment is certainly the feature that makes the Ophelia chair by Marge Carson a true showstopper! Introducing this skirted chair with its encrusted mother of pearl back would add a sense of drama to any space.

Currey & Company

The ruffle motif showed itself in a number of ways. The subtle ruffled (crenellated) base of The Palm Beach chair by Ambella Home softly exudes femininity while also being well structured. The beautiful coral velvet fabric on the chair, paired with the linen, mitered corner tape trim, are the perfect complement to this base.

Bernhardt Furniture hit a homerun with its introduction of the Criteria desk. The subtle ruffle effect on the edge of the desk adds a flirty and feminine touch. I can see this delectable piece in a woman’s office or dressing room.

embellishment

Ambella Home

Bernhardt

Marge Carson

jewelry inspired details Nothing says feminine more than a piece of jewelry.

Designer Larry Laslo was inspired by jewelry when he created the Nicos end table for Chaddock Home.

There is a certain tension that exists between the feminine and masculine design elements of the end table, with its formidable tabletop set above metal bases that mimic jewelry.

The stunning Aphrodite chandelier by Currey & Company is truly a statement piece of jewelry for the home! It would be as pretty dangling over a space as a beautiful diamond hoop earring is, dangling from the ear of a well-dressed woman!

“This is not your grandmother’s feminine.”

Chaddock Home

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Arianne Bellizaire inspiredtostyle.com | twitter: @inspiredarianne Interior decorator, blogger, author and public speaker Arianne Bellizaire uses simple styling techniques and time-saving organizational solutions to create stylish homes her clients love.

Her company, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, was voted Best of Houzz 2015, and her work has been featured in GoodHousekeeping, About.com, USA Today, and MyFitItUpLife!

Beth Dotolo pulpdesignstudios.com | twitter: @pulpdesigns Co-owner and principal interior designer of Pulp Design Studios, Beth is recognized as among the “Dallas design glitterati” by Modern Luxury, a Rising Star in Interior Design by Fashion Group International, a Best Designer by D Home, and is also a recipient of the ASID Legacy Design Award.

Her modern approach to design and flair for the unexpected creates spaces that are dynamic, balanced, and infused with each client’s personality.

CONTRIBUTORS

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Kati Curtis

Lori Gilder

katicurtisdesign.com | twitter: @designerkati

LoriGilder.com | twitter: @lorigilder

Recognized for her multifaceted vantage point

Known for her clean architectural lines and

and uncompromising aesthetic, Curtis has

classically contemporary interiors, Lori transformed

worked with many of today’s most successful

her passion for kitchen and bath design into the

institutions and individuals. In addition, she has

Kitchen Design Network, a multi media network

had her ideas featured in Architectural Digest,

devoted to all things kitchen. A featured guest of

The New York Times and Financial Times.

multiple HGTV shows and a contributor to

A Leadership in Energy Efficient Design

television, print and digital media platforms,

Accredited Professional (LEED AP), she combines

she specializes in custom solutions for homes and

her knowledge of and passion for sustainability

vacation properties throughout the United States,

to steward projects to LEED certification.

Canada and Mexico.

Patti Johnson pattijohnsoninteriors.com | twitter: @PJohnsonInt

Jonathan Legate

Passion for interior design drives Patti to

jonathanlegate.com | twitter: @JonathanLegate

constantly seek out new and innovative products

An internationally published interior consultant

as she defines whole home design from a core

and designer, Jonathan has earned a reputation

principal of cohesiveness and a clean aesthetic.

for timeless style and quality expressed in tailored

“Transforming Spaces Into Beautiful Places!™”

spaces, rich in layered personality, that evoke the

is not only the official tagline of Patti Johnson

pure essence of his clients. His insights into design

Interiors but also describes her expertise in

appear regularly in print, on the web, on television,

bringing spaces to life for her clients in a

and through his work as an event guest speaker.

professional and collaborative way.

CONTRIBUTORS

Courtney Lake monogramdecor.com | twitter: @courtneyoutloud Lively, stylish, inspired, and recognized as a premier interior designer in the San Francisco Bay area, Courtney creates functional and beautiful spaces that blend contemporary design with a healthy dose of humor. He has worked as a brand ambassador for a variety of major brands, and has been featured in Real Simple, This Old House, RUE Magazine, Life & Style Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Adore Magazine, and other home fashion publications.

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Leslie Hendrix Wood hadleycourt.com | twitter: @Hadley_Court Focused gracious living, timeless design and family traditions, Leslie is a practicing luxury interior designer in Midland, Texas. Her well known lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court, has received major national awards, including Best New Design Blog at the prestigious Design Bloggers Conference in 2013 and 1 of the Top 25 Home Design Blogs To Follow in 2014 by Trip Advisors’ vacation rental sister site, FLIPKEY.

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