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2002 Spring Sketchbook

Fron the Editors of Home Accents Today

Text by Ginny Gaylor, Illustrations by Joan Baldwin -- Furniture Today, April 14, 2002

Once again, the editors of Home Accents Today have analyzed new product submissions for the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., and determined five standout design trends in accents for the season. With global inspirations spanning from Europe to the Americas, these styles are united by a focus on flexibility of expression, as well as comfort and familiarity. Designers are concentrating on the joys of the home now more than ever and consumers want to replicate that coziness and nostalgia in their own homes.

Old World Ode

• Far-flung influences from Russia to Asia to France

• Dramatic statement pieces, both large and small

• Refined grace with classic lines

• Elegant materials including crystal and silk

• A combination of all the Old World offers

• Strong antique-influenced designs

• Ornate adornment

• Dark finishes and colors for a well-lived feel

Tuscan Escape

• Relaxed Italian influences

• Bold, earthy colors like terra cotta and ochre

• Sensual shapes and curves with distinctive embellishments

• Old Roman architectural lines and inspirations

• A touch of countryside charm

• The aura of a lived-in villa, a family space

• A rustic edge with stylish tendencies

• Fruit motifs spanning a variety of materials

Paris Flea Market

• Elegance with a hint of the shabby Bohemian

• An eclectic mix of antique, contemporary and romantic looks

• Vintage inspirations with a touch of cultured charm

• A mix of textures from natural fibersto man-made materials

• Feminine accents such as crystals and tassels

• The aura of a garret hideaway with a sensual mystique

• Giving new life to old standards

• Expressing a young-at-heart attitude with an intellectual bent

CoastalCabana

• Tropical style meets Hispanic flamboyance

• Casual with an outdoor flair

• Earthy materials and natural textures

• Muted, organic colors

• Relaxed poolside feel — no cares,just the warmth of the sun

• Occasional jungle, rainforest influences

• An upscale fiesta — sophisticated, not overdone

• A blend of indoors and out that creates a lifestyle statement

Country Cottage

• Old-fashioned style with modern functionality

• Cozy comfort without being fussy or overdone

• A trace of New England country style

• The warmth of grandma's updated

• Floral touches, especially roses

• Charming details such as ruffles and tin tiles

• Nostalgic overtones

• Fresh colors and lots of white wash

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