What’s Hot in Atlanta
A quick list of what our editors noted as dominant themes at the Atlanta Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2009
Mint Vintage: Designers go nostalgic with well-worn, aged looks that run the gamut from playful and charming to industrial and edgy
Green Acres: Farm living is the life fantastic with endearing cows, chickens, pigs and horses headlining at showrooms all around market
Era of Edison: Lighting designs pay tribute to Edison with exposed light bulb pendants, framed in wire cages, translucent glass or completely unadorned
Shades of Gray: Neutrals come on strong for fall with directional driftwood-inspired finishes and hues feeling extremely fresh
Skeletal Style: Skeletons, skulls and the like, especially when rendered with a vintage vibe, morph from maudlin to thoroughly fascinating
Slither Chic: Snake motifs and snakeskin-print accessories serve up a sizzling dose of style, ultra-glam in platinum, gold and bronze
Animal, Vegetable…: Minerals and rocks surge on with a highly organic statement; look for slate, agate and geodes to sparkle
Branching Out: Twigs, trees and faux bois experience a growth period, revitalizing both traditional and modern designs
Looking East: Intricate Thai sculptures inject a serene sense of exoticism and grace
Back to Classics: Prints spotlight traditional themes, led by damask, plaid and stripes
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