Fall 2005 Market Sketchbook

Illustrations by Joan Baldwin

Whether digging for archaeological finds or borrowing style solutions from Geisha couture, this market's top looks incorporate a myriad of time periods and locales. This month the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point gets things rolling in High Point and Home Accents Today offers a sneak peek at five hot trends.

The return of traditional design offers a trip back in time with trend cues being taken from classic French antiques and early Roman artifacts such as classic urn shapes and mosaic patterns. Modern styles soften the edges with sculptural form in puzzle-piece tables and offer a fresh take on Asian with Japanese-inspired floral motifs. Adding a spot of chic retro glamour, mod decor borrows geometric shapes and a cool dose of white from the Hollywood Regency era.

These five styles serve as a starting point for trend-focused designs being shown for the first time this fall. Home Accents Today's market coverage will continue with the publication of three onsite daily issues, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Stay up-to-date on other popular looks and the newest product introductions from all major accent categories.