High Point Market Trends: The Living Room
Market Sketchbook
-- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2009

It's all about embracing contrast for an of-the-moment and highly livable look. Rough textures against smooth (think leather vs. llama wool), modern vs. ethnic, sleek vs. organic … and so on. Linked by a rich palette of understated neutrals, the end result is a patchwork of mesmerizing textures and subtle luxury that begs sinking into. — Tracy Bulla
Cal Lighting's modern Arc lamp projects off a marble base to super-streamlined effect ($358).

Accents by Design's slipcovered loveseat evokes haphazard elegance at its best with a distinctly avant garde vibe.


The Driftwood candelabra from DB Sources takes on the dual role of illumination and art in this three-light sculpture on stand ($495).

Natural graining shines through in Ibolili's teak stool, complementing the low-key styling of the Euro-inspired low boy design ($158).
Marbled golden flecks accentuate the hip tribal appeal of Mila Brown's ceramic Zanzibar vase ($190).


From Moderna by Roberta Schilling, the Disco cocktail table plays on seamless design to make an overriding sculptural statement.
Designed by Matthew Williams for Uttermost, the Marcos lamp exhibits ethnic flair with distressed Zebrano wood, linen shade and tribal-motif base.


Abstract nudes Couple I and II debut from Kinder-Harris in giclee reproductions of archive originals.
Part of the Habita Collection from Cisco Brothers, the Trinidad chair pieces together repurposed leather in rich Pampa Caramel ($4,056).


Chocolate and cream diamonds punctuate the textural Net design from AMS Imports, flatwoven in pure llama wool ($2,200, 6x9).
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