Modern Classics Tracy Bulla - 07/01/2007
Blending the elegance of traditional and the simplicity of modern, our graceful tableau distills the best of both worlds. Lacking in excess ornamentation and adornment, subtle touches like damask and scroll motifs enhance the richly elegant roundup of French, Deco and Italianate styling. A glamorous, understated palette of black and gold ensures sophistication tartened with a crisp attitude of ...
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Messe Frankfurt hosts Collectione 2007 for high-volume buyers By Susan Dickenson - 07/01/2007
Collectione Preview Spring + Summer, a marketing venue for high-volume buyers of gifts, accessories and home goods, kicked off the European consumer goods trade fair cycle last month Held in Frankfurt, Germany, this event is the first opportunity for buyers to place large orders for spring and summer 2008 — and get an idea of where products are trending for next year.
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Razzle dazzle 'em Tracy Bulla - 06/01/2007
The 2007 International Contemporary Furniture Fair boasted an 8% attendance increase over last year, packing the halls with 25,033 interior designers, architects and retailers seeking out the cutting edge in contemporary design. And with plenty of glamorous, yet thoroughly modern, designs on display, the show did not disappoint.
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Electric currents Lori Lester - 06/01/2007
Cutting-edge, contemporary lighting debuts in Dallas, showcasing simplified styles and subdued color palettes. This market sinuous curves and geometric designs will both be en vogue, offering up a plethora of modern lamp and fixture options for the fashion forward consumer.
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Natural glow Lori Lester - 06/01/2007
Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice — thanks to new organic lighting designs, customers can answer the call of nature without leaving the house. Floral arrangements find new growth in lighting, as winding vines add an air of romance to hanging fixtures and rust covered pine sprigs bring rustic, woodsy appeal to indoor spaces.
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Flirty fixtures Lori Lester - 06/01/2007
Graceful contours and feminine florals will leave customers basking in the romantic glow of the latest lighting offering. Cottage casual designs highlight a muted pastel palette and delicate embroidery, while intricate beading ups the glam factor of the seductive styles.
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A balance of fancy and simple By Carole Sloan - 04/01/2007
The Home Fashions Market in New York in February was a study in contrasts for both decorative bedding and decorative pillows — elaborately and creatively embellished or simple, understated and very sophisticated. The emphasis throughout was on creating a mood of luxury, albeit without the accompanying luxury pricing — what the marketplace is calling "affordable luxury.
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Urban Oriental Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
Luxurious living, albeit in a modernist vein, forms the foundation for designs built sleek and spare. Inspired by the world's tallest building, Taipei 101, the sensibility is imposing, austere and impossibly chic. Graphic patterns, and equally graphic neutrals, create a vision that needs little in the way of adornment, only perfect order and a structure of steel.
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Sun Dance Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
A new brand of Southwest style sweeps in with remarkable sophistication. Loaded with chic, the focus here is on clean forms, a connection to nature and a stripping down of non-essentials — leaving only designs of beauty and simplicity in place. Earthy wood, layered textures and a sun-drenched palette evoke the call of wide-open spaces, shot with shimmering metallics for a dose of big-city...
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Organic Modern Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
Cast with a contemporary spin, organic themes take on a luxe, polished tone. Combining abstracted motifs derived from nature with statuesque proportions and lush curves, the winning mood is set with a few choice bolts of color and sleek accents in crystal and wood. It's a natural, of course. all prices are suggested retail
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Ethnic Chic Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
Divergent cultures blend in this round-the-world tour, choosing only the most exotic and unusual to showcase. Fabulous floral, arabesque and medallion leitmotivs converge in a spirited cross-section of Asian and Middle Eastern style. Natural fibers, saturated shades and burnished metals unveil the path to enchantment by exoticism.
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American Beauty Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
Classic American design, borrowing from the days of George Washington, is at the forefront of style this season. Blackened and gilded finishes, sophisticated shapes and traditional motifs like the eagle star-cross this trend with plenty of elegance. Contemporary details and dark, moody hues render the look relevant in any century — with the pedigree to prove it.
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High Style Hits High Point Edited by Tracy Bulla - 04/01/2007
This month, the five top trends at market share a remarkable tendency toward elegant execution and precise perfection. With nothing left to chance, these divergent themes are linked by a cohesive sense of chic. Our cover look, Sun Dance, draws on the dramatic imagery of the desert to create a new brand of Southwest style.
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Style trends Staff - 04/01/2007
Deco Drama Glittery surfaces, opulent fabrics and simple but stylish shapes. Aura Designs by Artmax's Royale wooden cabinet features a black border around the drawers, top surface and side panels with a silver leaf finish. It has a suggested retail of $825. Fresh Americana Classic Americana looks with a touch of modern style and function.
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The art of seduction: Retailers explain why they stop and shop; what turns them away By Susan Dickenson - 03/28/2007
Retailers share their opinions on what, if anything, works to woo them at market – are all the freebies, parties, fliers, totebags and show specials paying off, or are there other things that work better at drawing buyers into a showroom. Just what is “it” that attracts buyers, filling showrooms and order forms, and what keeps them away?
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Federal Facelift 03/22/2007 * Traditional Federal style furnishings pull in hints of Parisian glamour. * Modern materials offer a fresh take on an American classic. * Fundamentals like an eagle crowned gilded mirror define the look.More
Organic Modern 03/22/2007 * Natural inspirations coolly translate to contemporary when abstracted. * Statuesque proportions blend with lush curves for a slick, polished effect. * Birds, butterflies and faux bois blend with a hint of retro.More
Fundamental Southwest 03/21/2007 Color and texture capture the essence of the Southwest, while contemporary designs keep things clean and simple for urban living. More
