From the editors of home accents today: The Five stages of Style
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 31, 2003
Lifestyle continues to hold strong allure for consumers, and manufacturers are heeding the call. The five latest trends in home accents revolve around lifestyles — from the lifestyle of a late 20-something to that of a mature adult with retirement on the horizon. Built around the idea of nesting, the trends take the consumer through the five stages of life — Spreading Your Wings, Taking Flight, Building the Nest, Empty Nest and Feathered Nest.
1. Spreading Your Wings
Calling to mind those first years on your own, this trend focuses on• An eclectic mix of styles — think inherited antiques combined with found treasures • Funky elements with a Bohemian sensibility • Exotic touches showcasing a curiosity and appreciation of the larger world • A strong whimsical element and designs that don't take themselves too seriously
2. Taking Flight
Built around a more established life pattern with strong relationships, this look is about• A more contemporary approach that focuses on clean lines and styling • A combination of urban and modern designs that project a young attitude • Understated looks that aren't afraid to have a little fun with color or form • Definitely cool, this trend is hip, but practical; cutting edge, but grounded in the classics
3. Building the Nest
Priorities have shifted, perhaps due to family, making this style center on• Comfort, yet never forgetting an element of fashion • Restrained extravagance, expressed in pieces that add a touch of character • Unassuming style that definitely focuses on practicality • Strong hints of Mission and Arts & Craft looks
4. Empty Nest
The children are gone and it is time to get back to the finer things• Timeless looks, with strong traditional overtones prevail • Antique looks abound, offering a truly luxe, rich appeal • Whispers of Asian styles are extremely important • Blackened finishes and gold accents pull everything together
5. Feathered Nest
Welcome to the good life and taking it easy, with pieces that reflect• A turn to the tropical, with a sense of easy, breezy living and bold color • Textured surfaces utilizing natural fibers and exotic materials • Hints of Moroccan and Moorish influences for a fresh worldly influence • Fresh floral and leaf motifs that offer more elegant, sophisticated options
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