The High Point Market Authority has released this season’s much anticipated Market Style Report for Fall/Winter 2014. This report was developed by six home fashion trendsetters, all part of the Market’s 2014 Style Spotters team, who scoured the High Point Market for the hottest must-have items and then translated their picks into today’s top trends for the report.

 

Mitzi Beach

 

Rich Hues Signal Rich Times
Historically, our color and style selections reflect the economy. The use of more color indicates that the economy is trending up and consumers are ready to make bolder choices. For many though, a little color goes a long way.

 

Calculated pieces add drama and interest, bringing a pop of color that is current and on trend. Reds are showing in all shades, the love of coral is still strong, and blue-green teals in malachite finishes are ubiquitous.

 

 

Bernhardt

Moore Councill

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Outdoor Indoor Merging
Consumers today want it all in their furnishings: beauty of course, but also comfort and durability. As outdoor fabrics take on a more luxurious feel, and indoor furnishings become places to work, eat, read, and entertain, we are seeing durable outdoor materials move in as the comfort of indoor furniture steps outside.

 

 

Miles Talbott

Phillips Collection

Multifunctional

Buyers today are sometimes unsure of their future furniture needs. Others have determined to go the luxury apartment route or to downsize. Enter the demand for multifunctional furniture. These well-designed pieces can be used in an entry or bedroom, in living areas or even in the kitchen. The possibilities are endless – to match the anything is possible lifestyles of an America on the move.

 

 

Red Egg

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Jeanne Chung

 

Revival of the “Brutalist” Movement
Characterized by repeated modular elements, angular features and intentionally rough, unfinished surfaces, this raw and unrefined aesthetic made its influence felt throughout Market. I found it featured most prominently in fashion-forward lighting but also in furniture and wall art statement pieces. True to the Brutalist movement, these pieces are meant as an expression of material, an effort to embrace the imperfect, and to show an appreciation for handmade craft.

 

 

Four Hands

Noir

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Going Against the Grain
A new emphasis on wood grain is emerging. The traditional Jeanne Chung rules regarding which way the grain should run on any given piece of furniture are being totally disregarded. Veneers are now being applied with the grain running in every direction, and are used to provide a contrast in wood grain and color.

 

 

Stanley Furniture

Oly

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Birds of a Feather
Feathers and birds have been trending on the runway, so it should be no surprise that we’re seeing them arise in home furnishings. Cast in metal, printed on fabric, wallpaper, pillows, and even stuffed and mounted, birds are showing up everywhere. Wings and feathers were also seen across the board – in casegoods, wall art, accessories, and lighting.

 

 

Gabby

Jonathan Charles

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Shay Geyer

 

Mixing Materials and Finishes
I loved the creativity with materials I saw in some of the most gorgeous furnishings at Fall Market. Acrylic & brass were in abundance but the pieces that really knocked my socks off combined materials to create amazing statement pieces. Jamie Drake mixed metals with deep, rich stains at Theodore Alexander. Glass floated above acrylic legs in Caracole’s sophisticated see-through desk.

 

And hand-applied gold leaf blended with an antique mirror and hand carved hardware in the Calypso Chest by Worlds Away.

 

 

Worlds Away

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Color & Pattern
The brand new Leo Charcoal fabric on CR Laine’s Windsor chair hits a high note as far as pattern goes. Framed in contrasting black, it was given a powerful punch of color with Schumacher’s Chiang Mai onyx fabric on a throw pillow. In the Oomph showroom, we saw how to add life to a room through color in your casegoods. Their traditional three-drawer chest is offered in 16 lacquer colors, as well as two new wood finishes - Storm & Slate.

 

 

CR Laine

 

Agates, geodes & minerals
Inspired by a mid-century lamp, Couture kicked it up a notch with an Agate embellishment & gold leaf detail. At Global Views, the cone cantilever table was absolutely breathtaking. Natural agate covered the entire piece, making it sparkle like a piece of jewelry for the home. A true natural stunner!

 

 

Couture Lamps

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Meredith Heron

 

The Modern Trad
The return of Traditional is prevalent, but this isn’t your Grandmother’s Traditional. It has a modern, more playful spin. Rich velvets in an array of saturated jewel tones convey a feeling of opulence and luxury, while tufting and embellishments offer an even more layered and luxurious feel.

 

Neoclassical motifs, reeded legs, carvings, French polish, hardware that can only be described as stunning jewelry, and spectacular wood grains, such as flamed mahogany and rich Italian burl, are most certainly back. We are also seeing ferrules on chair and table legs – an additional layer of glamour that adds a touch of modern to the traditional.

 

Artisanal Luxe
Designers have popularized Global and Well-travelled interiors over the last few years. We see this trend across all price points at retail in a profusion of Ikats, Kilims, and embellished accents. As it expands, we’ll see even more embellished pieces, layering, and appliques in everything from textiles to casegoods to lighting.

 

Hand-crafted, one of a kind pieces are much sought after, and mixing these pieces into existing decor or using them to vamp up more conservative spaces is most certainly a 2015 trend.

 

 

Namuh Mexico

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Fromental UK
featured in the Currey & Co showroom

Strong Feminine
Sophisticated, sometimes whimsical, often adorned (but with restraint), and always executed with a confident boldness, the Strong Feminine makes a statement but doesn’t dominate the room. Rather, its balance and glamour instantly add luxury. We have seen this trend in textiles for the last several years, as pink, blush, and coral have been in great demand. Its hallmark also shows in the return of brass and gold across all aspects of interior design. And its rise correlates to a rise in the confidence of the industry itself - consumers are investing!

 

 

Ambella Home

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Gary Inman

 

An Explosion of Pattern
After years of beige it was revitalizing to see vibrant colors and patterns recapturing the imagination of designers. Marbleized cottons, florals, stripes, Ikats, paisleys, fretwork and lattice, some painterly, others over-scaled for drama but all with a celebratory complexity. Animal prints, vintage textiles, and architectural ornamentation also found their place as fabrics for upholstery and soft furnishings, as well as casegoods, and even lighting.

 

 

CR Laine

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Black & White, Always at the forefront of fashion
Red certainly made a powerful statement at Fall Market. And blues, ranging from indigo and navy to cobalt and robin’s egg, continue to thrive. Black and white, however, brought bold clarity and timeless elegance to High Point’s 2014 Fall Fashion Week, defining structure and silhouette in many of the fashion forward showrooms. One can’t help but imagine that Coco Chanel would be pleased.

 

 

Ryan Studio

 

Rug Market America

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Denise McGaha

 

Natural Wood
The past few years have seen a resurgence of painted finishes and almost all manufacturers now offer their pieces in any paint color you choose. This Market, however, it was great to see the resurgence of natural wood grains. There were burl wood cabinets and beautiful faux-painted wood patterns, as well as inlay and interesting wood stain colors. These natural wood looks are an excellent way to ground a room full of painted finishes.

 

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Forest and Indigo
Navy and green are everywhere, with navy showing especially well in all of the upholstery categories. Green was particularly popular in both art and fabrics. The pairing of forest and indigo was a preppy throwback that felt even more sophisticated when combined. Using the rich tones balances the brighter metal finishes on chair legs and art frames.

 

 

Century Furniture

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Mixing Gold Finishes
As at the Spring 2014 Market, golden hues were HOT. This time though, there was more than just brass. We saw much more gilding and gold leaf. Also, this finish wasn’t just for lighting anymore. Gilding crossed over into accessories, mirrors and even art. Plus, copper (rose gold, in my definition) is starting to arrive on the scene. Most importantly, all of the gold finishes were combined. A room design highlighted with antique brass, gold leaf and polished brass combined is very on-trend.

 

Global Views

Tommy Mitchell