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Summer Market Wrap-up

A quick look at this summer's top style trends finds classic designs updated in modern finishes and materials.

By Tracy Bulla and Kara Cox -- Home Accents Today, 9/1/2005

Roman Holiday

A plethora of neoclassic busts, Ionic columns and laurel wreaths symbolizes an early Roman revival.

Traditional Roman bench and table designs strengthen the overriding classical movement.

Archaeological influences, especially in accessories such as statues, vases and pitchers, lend a surprisingly rich, authentic perspective.

Metal Madness

Modern designs take a shine to metal with silver, platinum and pewter tones leading the charge.
Metal takes a larger role in accent furniture — instead of simply accenting, it becomes the primary material for chairs and tables.
Classic looks take on a fresh face when metal is applied to lampshades, vases and sculptural designs.

Return of Red

With cooler weather quickly approaching, an autumn palette emerges with the return of red to the color scene.
Red shows up in rich tones from cinnamon to ruby and merlot. Paired with pumpkin, aubergine and gold, red makes a spicy statement for fall.
Not limited to accenting soft goods and upholstery, red also makes an appearance in glass, wall art and tabletop items.

Curiosity Shop

Victorian England steals the spotlight with a cabinet full of curiosities for the home.
The Victorian fascination with nature, spiders and other spooky insects comes front and center in wall art, offset by piquant, nostalgic drawings of eggs, birds, butterflies and more.
The shape of old-fashioned apothecary style bottles influences everything from vases and glassware to bath and body.

Salon-Chic Style

Antique-inspired looks pay homage to the great design legacy of France, mixing cosmopolitan with class.
Cane-embellished styles, salon chairs and lavish wrought iron designs recall a graceful, tres chic era.
Unmistakably French, yet without any unnecessary fluff, these versatile designs hold court over modern-day interiors.

Stalk Style

Bamboo appears as a material in accent furniture as well as a popular motif for bedding, tabletop and rug designs.
Trendy bamboo stalks add a chic slant for a modern organic look.
Whether pieces use the real thing or replicate the look in metal, wood or ceramic, bamboo creates a sleek design for table legs, chairs or lamp bases.

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