Style raising the bar
By Kara Cox -- Furniture Today, October 16, 2005
From archaeological digs to geisha dresses, this fall's hot influences cover a range of style eras and locales. The classics make a comeback with style cues borrowed from French antiques and Roman classics alike, while sculptural interest softens the edges of contemporary design. Home Accents Today showcases five top trends for its exclusive market sketchbooks featuring products debuting at the show.
Mod Chic
• Contemporary design gets a groove on with a hip vibe, reminiscent of the '60s and '70s • Borrows the over-the-top glamour of Hollywood Regency • Utilizes geometric shapes, immaculate tailoring, repetitive elements and balanced proportion • Op Art-style prints and sleek materials such as wood, shell and lacquer create a chic look • A heavy dose of white keeps the style cool and collected
Architectural Archetype
• Sculptural influences mix things up with once-stark contemporary designs • Sculpted metal, arching curves and puzzle-like shapes create interest against simple lines • Colors remain neutral and earthy with natural wood tones accented by tan, green and blue • Gallery-worthy concepts combine with practical decor in amoeba-like table lamps or a vase that interprets natural wood • Scale, substance and shape marry an artistic aesthetic with functional design
Geisha Grace
• Asian styles update with feminine flair • Floral blooms and delicate motifs lend a Japanese influence • Red dominates the color palette, carrying significance as a good-luck color in Asian tradition • Natural materials like bamboo and palm create contrast in clean, contemporary designs • Kimono-inspired details borrow style trends from traditional geisha dress
Grande Dame
• Traditional returns with the grandeur and embellishment of past centuries • Damask prints, gilded mirrors and inlaid wood take on French undertones • Colors keep the look fresh with bright hues of coral-red, gold and turquoise-blue • Tailored lines add a touch of modern simplicity to the style • Traditional takes a cue from the finer things in life: posh antiques and glamorous adornments
Archaeology 101
• Artifacts offer an excavated sensibility • Look for classical forms such as urns, benches and symbolic designs • Antiquity-laden looks are unearthed, dusted off and primed for exhibition • Patterns take on centuries-old treatments like mosaic for rug designs • Black and gold finishes richly enhance found treasures
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