Twice a year we venture to High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, where the world’s finest furniture manufacturers debut their new pieces. We adore going there to get inspired by the latest trends and then work diligently to translate these overarching themes into styles that fit our clients. Here are just a few of the looks we discovered on our latest trip and will be bringing home to you in the very near future.
Natural textures have been en vogue for quite some time, and we love how they complement our Coastal interiors. What’s new is the strong international influence we’re seeing combined with those more rustic elements. A great example of this is the new Los Altos line from Tommy Bahama Home. This line draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of Moroccan, Polynesian, aboriginal and bohemian styles and pairs it with softly finished materials for a casual feel. The result is an experiential look that’s at home in any coastal setting.
Natural patterns are showing up in fabrics as well. Whereas in the past, natural seemed to imply pale – even washed out – colors, we saw a surge of bright colors and rich textures paired with outdoorsy themes. WCL Upholstery’s new fabric line The Birds and the Trees features bright reds, yellows, and even blacks. A sedated example of this new approach that fits in well in coastal décor is Dinah Spa, a large scale floral embroidery pattern that boasts deep blue French knots at the center of each flower. We love it paired with the exposed wood of the Grant chair for a more updated feel.
Accessories took a colorful twist and borrowed from nature as well, with everything from pillows to vases shown in more vibrant hues and patterns. Currey & Company’s Pavao table lamp’s jeweled countenance is graced with peacock feathers in luminous blue and green hues – making it the perfect piece to light up your living space.
Another prominent source of inspiration was the clean lines and geometric simplicity of architecture. While the look can quickly become extreme and best suited to an urban loft, we love how Berndhardt’s Dominic Canopy bed (which was named a top pick at Market!) softens this industrial edge with a subtle rustification. Pair it with the Valencia chest, whose black cast metal circles set against an antiqued mirrored glass front elegantly demonstrate the concept of interlocking planes.
Indeed, while many manufacturers thought that placing a geometric pattern on a piece added up to success, some went for more subtle variations, such as this sharply on-point (pun intended – look at the legs!) offering from Henredon, the Triboro credenza.
Finally, we continued to see an omnipresent marriage of feminine and masculine design traits within the same piece. This trend not only makes furniture shopping simpler (since spouses are more likely to find common ground) but it results in a classic yet updated feel in your home. A great example is Thomasville’s new Somerset line, which pairs masculine finishes with feminine details.
