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As the design destination that presents all of today’s inspirations in

color, pattern, form, texture, and function, High Point defines style in

home fashions. This year, our Fall Market Style Spotters searched our

exhibitors’ showrooms to pick the looks to look for as we head into

2014. One vignette from the Bernhardt showroom, featured on our

cover, seemed to capture more of today’s trends than any other.

Lisa Ferguson and Michelle Jennings Wiebe cited its masculine

look in their menswear-inspired trends. Traci Zeller thought its

use of color presaged a move to a softer sensibility, and Tobi

Fairly noted its exemplary use of brass and wood. In the

following pages, we are excited to show you the full

scope of emerging styles selected by our

trend-tracking experts.

The High Point Market Fall 2013

Style Report

Cheerful hues are on trend, bringing smiles in three different color stories. The first juxtaposes

a strong, vibrant color with white or a contrast color in large “blocks.” In the second, a vibrant

color shows in highly patterned or geometric designs for a fresh, modern look. Lastly, color is

broadcast through hue-infused brushstrokes in wall coverings, artwork, fabrics, and area rugs

reminiscent of impressionist watercolors.

Color CrushNatural materials fuse

with glamorous accents for a

casual, effortless, alluring look that has

subtle hints of 1960s-70s retro. Burled and exotic

woods combine with golden and bronze metals.

Agate, malachite, lapis, onyx, hand cut inlaid bone,

and shells are displayed in enthralling chandeliers

and furniture. Clear Lucite can add sleekness

while woven cane brings an extra

touch of texture.

Brabbu

Caracole

Phillips Collection

Baker

Thibaut

Michelle Jennings Wiebe

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This “menswear goes global” trend

translates the sharp dressed man

into interiors. Sexy dark woods, plush

hides, stitched leathers, houndstooth

wovens, and necktie stripes are

combined with ethnic touches

and layered with textured shades

of goldenrod, turquoise, green,

garnet, or burnt orange. Tiny brass

micro nails, smoke or bronze glass,

button tufting, and shagreens can

add moody embellishments to this

daringly masculine style.

The Well Traveled

Man

Michelle Jennings Wiebe

Lexington Home Brands

Arteriors

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Tobi Fairley

The trend pendulum is swinging back to the

classic, like the timeless combination of dark

wood grain and softly glowing brass. Matte

metal outlined a sleek block of wood in a

manly and magnificent Bernhardt cocktail

table. Century used brass as jewelry to accent

their curvaceously stunning dining chair. At

Pearson, bold brackets and an architectural

base created a fantastic campaign approach.

Brass &Wood

Pearson

Bernhardt

Century Furniture

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Purple is on an upswing in color trends and it’s

showing best in a softer, amethyst shade combined

with jadeite – not quite turquoise, not quite malachite

– a milkier, lighter green. These quieter tones were

showcased in the Alexa Hampton bedroom for

Hickory Chair, the mid-century marvelous chair at

Younger Furniture, and the gold-accented, pale lilac

chest and mint green table pair in Kindel Furniture’s

Dorothy Draper collection.

Hair-on-hide isn’t new but it’s hotter than ever

and showing up in some very unexpected places.

Bernhardt wrapped a chest in hair-on-hide for a

completely new take on this medium. Lee Industries

gave Serengeti a longer hairstyle in a stunning cream,

with nailhead trim taking this luxury look to another

dimension. We also loved the faux looks we saw,

particularly the shearling showcaser at C.R. Laine.

Jadeite & Amethyst

HAIR ON HIDE

Tobi Fairley

Bernhardt

C.R. Laine

Lee Industries

Younger Furniture

Kindel Furniture Company

Kindel Furniture Company

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Lisa Ferguson

Not that long ago, a sense

of sameness and simplicity in

furnishings left little to discover

beyond the first glance. Fresh out

of the gate, and a joy to see, are

pieces crafted to provide a sense

of discovery. On this John-Richard

bar cart multiple textures – polished

metal, embossed leather, exotic high

gloss wood – pull you in and invite

you to unfold its multi-dimensional

luxury.

We are not talking customization here.

Personalization uses elements that can be

configured one way, then another, as in the

Wall Play collections at Gold Leaf and the metal

honeycomb side tables at Noir. The side tables

come in different heights, so you personalize

by ordering multiples and creating a simple yet

organic and movable coffee table today or maybe

a stool tomorrow.

of Materialslayers

Personalization

Meets Multi-function

D aPP e rBernhardt, Noir and others made big

commitments to entire curated collections

heavily influenced by polished, yet wearable

menswear. An overarching sense of nostalgia

was evident, lending a vintage feel to this

trend. A refreshing sense of care and attention

to detail came out in designs loaded with

varied contrasting textures. Here, I see a huge

opportunity to un-match collections and present

fresh perspectives.

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Noir

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Shay Geyer

From Peacock and Cobalt to softer shades like slate, blue was in just about everywhere I looked.

Century adorned a gorgeous tufted leather sofa with “Moonlight Monet.” Wesley Hall found the

perfect peacock for their Bayberry game chair, and created a fresh blue, red, and white vignette

for their Colette chair. While in the Codarus showroom, Wayland Gregory presented a stunning

cobalt lamp.

Last year, John-Richard recognized the

alignment of Fall Market and Breast Cancer

Awareness month by giving a portion of

sales from their fabulous pink ribbon

inspired dining chair to breast cancer

research. This Market, Caracole vamped up

their top-selling Bee’s Knees chair in pink

and white, and gave it away in a drawing of

donors to Carolina Cancer Service. Great

design in support of a good cause – that’s a

trend I’d love to see continue!

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for a cause

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An embrace of finding ways to make the experience of

spending time at home luxurious and a treat, without being

ostentatious in your décor choices. Subtle sheen, luminous

materials, a touch of luxe texture and chic details all are

hallmarks of this look, especially when combined with more

down-to-earth materials and classic design elements.

every-day luxury

Janel Laban

Hickory Chair DwellStudio by Precedent

Arteriors

C.R. Laine

Surya

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Janel Laban

One can no longer think of the move to more eco-friendly

practices as a trend - it continues to be increasingly prevalent

and highly influential. This renewed focus on seeing the

beauty in the organic, as opposed to the strictly man-made, is

a welcome byproduct of our attempts to protect and nurture

nature, and now seems to be evolving into an exalted, even

glamorous, design direction.

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Lisa Mende

Now, the color infusion is no

longer limited to accessories,

but is showing up on upholstery

and case goods. Emerald green

remained strong, but other

colors popular this Market were

hot pink, cobalt blue, turquoise

and orange. Look for more blue

and green with deep rich red

in the spring, along with bright,

saturated pink, orange, turquoise

and cobalt.

Saturated Colors

Younger Furniture Charles Harold Company

C.R. Laine

Century Furniture

Stray Dog Designs

Thibaut

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Brass & Gold Are Back

Jewelry for The Home

Reclaimed, Upcycled, Recycled

Lisa Mende

Gold and brass bring warmth, glamour and elegance to hardware, finishes and fabrics. One gold accent

piece can update the whole room or an artfully placed touch of gold can dress up a piece like jewelry

complimenting an outfit. Expect golden hues to continue rising in importance, as they add a luxe vibe no

other material can provide.

Current trends are proving the old adage that lighting is jewelry for the room. Designer Shannon

Koszyk’s new chandeliers, sconces and lamps for Currey & Co. feature necklaces and medallions

from her jewelry line. Ro-sham-Beaux showed lighting made from agate, gold chains, macrame

and beads. This trend should hold strong into spring, as pieces that take lighting beyond brass

chandeliers leave consumers wanting more.

With everyone trying to think “green” and feeling the

pressure to decrease their carbon footprint, I’m not

sure this trend will ever go out of style. Louise Gaskill’s

beautiful chandeliers show how vintage materials can be

used to create modern designs. The Heritage Collection

for Stanley included 40 pieces from 1965-69, for a true

mid-century feel that reinforced the importance of using

what we have.

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Currey & CompanyRo-Sham-Beaux

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Stacy Naquin

Two trends that aren’t

going away any time

soon are nailheads

and fretwork. When

applied in a pattern,

nailheads can add

interest to a piece

that would otherwise

be plain and perhaps

overlooked. Fretwork

designs make a

bold statement and

are often the focal

point of an interior.

They also work well

with other patterns

and aren’t limited to

traditional or modern

design styles.With the resurgence of Art Deco style, it’s no wonder we’re

seeing lacquer adorn everything. This elegant, high-gloss

finish provides a crossover from safe and traditional to

daring and unexpected. If you haven’t noticed, brass and

gold leaf have almost completely taken over. Designers are

on the prowl for the latest and greatest gold pieces because

this beautiful finish brings everything it touches to life!

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fretwork nailheads

Traci Zeller

Natural Glamour

Softer SenSibility

Natural elements in some of fall’s choicest products

made glamour more relevant, satisfying the urban

dweller’s need to connect with the outdoors. Hair-

on-hide, faux fur and shagreen added texture and

dimension. An ombré finish gave an antler-like

appearance to elegantly shaped chair legs. Pyrite, agate

and crystals punctuated lighting, accessories and accent

tables, while pieced bone, shell and mother of pearl

created shimmering patterns.

Bright, bold, saturated colors

and high gloss lacquers have

captured attention in recent

years, but a softer sensibility

seems to be on the horizon.

Wall coverings, upholstery,

art, and accessories appeared

in more subtle shades,

gorgeously layered in hue and

intensity. Water-based inks

gave a certain transparency

to beautifully colored, hand-

blocked textiles. And wood

took on color in luminous

finishes that enhanced the

beauty of the grain.

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Bernhardt Alexis Walter Art

Kari Fisher Designs

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Stacy NaquinStacy’s signature style is a unique combination

of modern glamour, timeless design, and

current trends, making her one of the freshest

faces in design throughout Louisiana and the

South. Stacy’s passion for design keeps her

traveling extensively to work on best practices

and stay current on the latest resources and

trends.

Tobi FairleyTagged by Traditional Home Magazine as a

future “Cher or Oprah, one of those women for

whom one name says it all,” Tobi is the founder

of full-service consulting and design company

Tobi Fairley & Associates. Providing custom-

tailored education, enlightened mentoring, and

common-sense tools, Tobi empowers people

to cultivate their strengths and create inspired

solutions for business, design, and life.

Janel LabanJanel is the executive editor of Apartment

Therapy, the popular home design and

lifestyle blog community whose tagline is

“Saving the World One Room at a Time.”

Apartment Therapy shares daily content

about how we live today with over 9 million

unique readers a month.

Michelle Jennings WiebeAs president of the interior design firm Studio

M, Michelle specializes in sophisticated luxury

interiors. Her work has been featured in

national newspapers and magazines, and she

also writes home features for the Tampa Bay

Times, serves on the Board of Interior Design at

Florida State University, speaks on design and

social media, and is editor of m}pressions, the

Studio M design blog.

Lisa FergusonDecorMentor founder Lisa Ferguson has worked

with brands and associations including ASID,

Kravet, and Tobi Fairley Mastermind, teaching

designers how to elevate their businesses.

Lisa is a trained Gallup Strengthsfinder coach.

At Lisa Ferguson Interior Design, she develops

personalized interior design solutions for

discerning clients. She is also a contributor to

The Toronto Star and The National Post, and has

been featured in multiple design publications.

Lisa MendeFounder and principal of Lisa Mende Design,

Lisa creates classically inspired interiors with

a modern vibe for clients throughout the

southeast. Her vibrant social media presence is

expanding through the popularity of her blog,

also named Lisa Mende Design. Lisa and her

blog are featured regularly in local, regional,

and national publications.

Traci ZellerBelieving that beauty is created by making

ordinary, orderly, Traci Zeller empowers families

to live harmonious lives, full of style and grace.

Twice named one of Charlotte’s 25 Most Stylish

People, her elegant, yet comfortable interiors

have earned recognition from House Beautiful,

Charlotte Urban Home, QC Exclusive, South

Park Magazine, Multiplicity, The Nest and The

Bump.

Shay GeyerA professional interior designer since 2001,

Shay’s work has been published in several

magazines and she is the design expert

for Good Morning Texas. Her passion for

home furnishings as well as her outgoing

personality has landed her celebrity clients

and projects across the country.

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SouRCeSAlexis Walter Art www.alexiswalterart.com | 504.568.0316

Arteriorswww.arteriorshome.com | 972.488.9800

Brabbuwww.brabbu.com | +351 222 015 850

Bakerwww.bakerfurniture.com | 336.431.9115

Bernhardtwww.bernhardt.com | 828.758.9811

Caracolewww.caracole.com | 800.468.8730

Century Furniturewww.centuryfurniture.com | 828.328.1851

Charles Harold Companywww.charlesharoldcompany.com | 813.979.1591

Chelsea House Lisa Kahn Allenwww.chelseahouseinc.com | 252.446.3266

Codaruswww.codarus.com | 214.746.5154

C.R. Lainewww.crlaine.com | 828.328.1831

Currey & Companywww.curreyandcompany.com | 678.533.1500

DwellStudio by Precedentwww.precedent-dwellstudio.com | 877.993.9355

Emporium Homewww.emporiumhome.com | 501.376.4663

Gabby Homewww.gabbyhome.com | 205.987.3100

Gold Leaf Design Groupwww.goldleafchicago.com | 877.738.1790

Hickory Chairwww.hickorychair.com | 828.328.1801

John-Richardwww.johnrichard.com | 662.453.5809

Kari Fisher Designswww.karifisherdesigns.com | 843.884.7005

Kindel Furniture Companywww.kindelfurniture.com | 616.243.3676

Lee Industrieswww.leeindustries.com | 828.464.8318

Lexington Home Brandswww.lexington.com | 336.474.5300

Louise Gaskill Companywww.louisegaskill.com | 919.601.3525

Made Goodswww.madegoods.com | 626.333.1177

Noirwww.noirfurniturela.com | 310.527.5501

Pearsonwww.pearsoncompany.com | 336.882.8135

Phillips Collectionwww.phillipscollection.com | 336.882.7400

Ro-Sham-Beauxwww.ro-sham-beaux.com | 843.789.3478

Stanley Furniturewww.stanleyfurniture.com | 276.627.2000

Stray Dog Designswww.straydogdesigns.com | 866.478.7297

Suryawww.surya.com | 706.625.4823

Thibautwww.thibautdesign.com | 973.643.1118

Wesley Hallwww.wesleyhall.com | 828.324.7466

Younger Furniturewww.youngerfurniture.com | 336.476.0444

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