New video presents trends from Las Vegas Market

“Style File” on World Market Center’s Web site

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, August 30, 2007

LAS VEGAS — A new video view of the summer Las Vegas Market is available on the World Market Center’s Web site.

“Style File,” a report on styles and trends from the event hosted by Tym Desanto of the HGTV show “Design Star,” is available at www.lasvegasmarket.com.

“Las Vegas Market is not only the largest new industry event, it also is flourishing as a vibrant, fashion-forward marketplace where manufacturers are launching their newest products and collections,” said Dana Andrew, the WMC’s vice president of marketing and public relations.

“There were a number of trend-worthy introductions that took place during our summer market, and we wanted to put these styles into a useful context for retailers and designers who desire to stay ahead of the curve,” she said.

World Market Center teamed with trend and design firm Sphere Trending to identify highlights for the year ahead, as featured in “Style File.” They spotlighted 10 trends:

• Sweet Natured, with whitewashed finishes, weathered touches, sweet florals, cut and etched glass and limed oak.

• Space Race, with geometric angles, curves with motion, cheeky planetary-inspired designs, and futuristic finishes and fabrics.

• Florentine Formal, with rich, glowing woods, intricate scrollwork patterns, subtle damask prints, and warm finishes for metals.

• Function Added, featuring integrated features, functions that are hidden until needed, and elements that surprise and delight.

• Downsize Me! These innovative storage solutions have scaled-back sizing, sleek and tailored lines and uncluttered designs.

• Artisan, with complex and layered metal finishes, one-of-a-kind items, hand-crafted touches, authentic detailing.

• Authentically Green, as in sustainable woods, environmentally friendly fabrics, dyes and other materials, natural elements and organic products

• Modern Globalization, with influences coming from Asia, Africa, South America and, newest to the scene, Turkey.

• A Space of My Own. Sophisticated designs have touches of color and infusions of fun.

• Tradition with a Twist. Updated shapes retain traditional roots and mix fun with formality.