Cover Story Destination: Design; Next stop High Point
In spite of the depression of the economy, there's no lack of new looks at market to love. And while the trend is toward safer and more established styles, there's plenty of creativity on display. It all feels very familiar, yet equally fresh — a tweak here and there to provide relevance and modernity — and hits the high points of both classic and contemporary design.
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Classical Renaissance
While Italian designs are often renowned for their slick, contemporary styling, chair introductions at the 32nd edition of Promosedia gave a nod to the past — with a thoroughly modern slant, of course. Antique inspirations were reworked with deft and subtle skill, so that the resulting designs felt both fresh and appealing although vaguely reminiscent of an earlier era.
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Andrew and Anna Hellman launched TeroformaJohn Pomp Studios hand-blown glass lighting collectionGlass artist Christopher Mosey Josie Natori’ Patricia Urquiola
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Objects: Consoles
Ercole Palecek Moe’s Home Collection Arteriors Run Run Studio Shine Home Blu Dot U+ by Umbra Global Views
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Las Vegas Market -- Parlor Perfect
Polished to perfection, an Old World parlor is re-imagined with a few invigorating updates. Mediterranean-style ironwork mixes with posh gilding, creating a slightly more casual air. Natural woods and linen add a harmonious touch, refreshed with accents of robin’s egg blue.
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Chicago Market -- Nouveau Classic
Elegant and enchanting, this season’s traditional designs offer a breath of fresh air. The light and uplifting mélange gives a nod to spot-on trends like birds, Hollywood Regency and chinoiserie with a soupcon of French inspiration. A crisp, classical palette balances ornate motifs with a refreshing whisper of easy elegance.
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Atlanta Market -- Holding Patterns
Lively, bold patterns debut in abundance this market, dressing designs up and down with enhanced decoration. With ornamental styles in ascendance, the focus is on classical inspirations like damask, florals and medallions with an updated vibe. Vibrant colors render the pattern-packed designs eye-catching and more than likely to grab the attention of buyers for some time to come.
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Chicago Market -- Global Village
As the dividing lines between cultures blur, the end and very chic result encompasses the best from destinations around the world. Reinvented ethnic designs meet casual classics, sprinkled with bold, yet familiar motifs. Natural materials and savory shades spin this look small town or big time, depending on your particular brand of spice.
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Modern Organics
Elements of nature lend an organic aesthetic that’s as lush and luxurious as it is sleek and sophisticated. Stones and cowhide line up along bamboo and silk – iron and other metals anchor the look with contemporary edge. Rich neutrals add verve to spare silhouettes and ingrained textures, creating an oasis of calm.
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Trend: Wood
Wood looks go with the grain in glowing form as environmental concerns mount and effect changes in the world of design. Modern offerings straddle the line between elegant and rustic, giving the natural beauty of wood prime placement. Conceptual forms, streamlined, spare shapes and minimal finishes return us to our roots with an architect’s aesthetic of space and light.
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Trends: French
The lure of French design reigns again with exquisite period detail and an air of opulent elegance. Modern infusions provide wit and warmth (think animal and geometric prints), juxtaposed with lavish antique reproductions. Generous proportions and updated elements add the inviting appeal, enhanced by a rich, understated palette that breathes luxury.
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Hollywood hits High Point
Hollywood Regency, our cover look this market, fashions a sumptuous, glamorous existence that is at once both eclectic and individualistic. And while it's actually a very old look, the current incarnation remains as fresh, enchanting and lively as ever. Popularized during the '30s and continuing well through mid-century by renowned decorators like Dorothy Draper and William Haines, Regency styl...
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