This was not even officially summer, and the scene is set in the fall. Hot trends and new goods derived at the end of April during the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC I can not wait until fall to see them, so I got a spoon from a local furniture retailers.
This event is famous for the largest furniture industry trade show in the world. He is also known as difficult to navigate, for the same reason, with an area of nearly 12 million square feet of showroom space, 188 buildings and 2,500 exhibitors.
"This is very big you will never see the showroom, even if you are there for a week," says Kelly Judd Schwartz, owner and creative director of Loft Home Decor in the Second Street District. He spent a whirlwind three days in North Carolina - it was the first trip to the show.
Reclaimed wood and metal, and many textures - cow leather stools, rugs and upholstery in the horse and zebra prints - caught the eye Schwartz. He also reported that the metallic gold and bronze with a matte finish. Oh, and everyone shows entertainment cabinet for plasma TV. Why so long?
I had to sit on my hands so that they are far away from my wallet when Schwartz took the photographs from a series of prints he would soon share. They are meditative landscapes and details by Toronto-based photographer Steven Crainford. My favorite, "A Line of Pebbles," shows a colorful pebbles wedged between more wet, gray stone. Contrast and texture are striking.
"Another thing that I like to get in here is patio furniture," said Schwartz. "It's not really fall (product), but the small scale and perfect for downtown living. Especially in Austin, where it can be used all year."
John Snell, president of John Williams Interiors, who also attended the furniture market, agrees. Austin's second company's showroom (2805 Bee Cave Road, Suite 405, 328-2902) recently opened and includes an area for patio furniture. He said to expect a varied collection of outdoor offerings.
"I want to go there and just be in (the new showroom)," Snell said. It has stone floors, several rooms and an intimate space with a 25-foot ceilings and private consultation rooms.
Snell also offers a preview of several new trends he saw in High Point. Although the presence and popularity of cleaner, more modern look, there are many highly flavored, more expensive pieces. "I saw the 120-inch sofa with wooden finials and tassels," she said.
New fall color combinations Snell captured the attention of the white and black, with red and gold accents. I'm glad to hear we are still doing the black and white. He also mentioned those plasma TV cabinets, obviously impressed with the model that has raised deep. Electronic elevator allows to hide the touch of a button. I found some styles that fit the description online at www.cabinet-tronix.com.
Snell also noted that the lizards and alligators are mixed with soft mohair, velvet and chenille - what a sublime way to add texture to a room.
Neighbors
Snell and I also discussed his new neighbors. As mentioned in Style Matters last month, Texas' first Mitchell Gold Bob Williams showroom, owned by former executives Eurway Joni and Greg Greeson, scheduled to open at the end of the month in the parking lot of the new John Williams Interiors.
Snell said that they have respected the line and the addition of the center, and she believes their customers will complement each other. Similar Greesons saying good things about John Williams Interiors. I have found to support the same attitude from home decor retailers in the Second Street District. It's refreshing.
Their new 7500 square meter navajo white space with cool, warm, floor to ceiling muslin curtains. Eclectic goods companies that are designed for comfort and style using natural fibers and interesting little detail. For example, in the drawer Asian modern pieces are painted dark red.
Joni Greeson says his experience at High Point is much more crowded this year because he only stocking Mitchell Gold Bob Williams. He assured me that my favorite chocolate is still hot for fall, but was paired with simple green, not blue baby last year - good.
I also chatted with the always busy Mitchell Gold about the new location. "Bob and I both like the vibration in Austin," said Gold. Gold and Williams have been to Austin on several occasions and will be in town for the opening. About the new space, he said, "Furniture is a star. We want to make it easier for customers to view furniture and imagine it in their homes."
Return of the master
The word "classic" appears in many conversations my market. An interesting example was established in High Point by Vermont-based Copeland Furniture - new and officially licensed line of furniture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Many people claim that Wright, who died in 1959, is a famous architect of all time, and I agree. Most are familiar with the building, such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Wright also designed more than a thousand of furniture for homes, hotels and offices.
Initial collection will focus on the design of the Prairie Period, 1899-1910, and will include a full dining room, upholstery, chairs the barrel (see Object of Desire, below) and the bedroom.
With clean lines and oak with a rich, clear grain, pieces that remind Mission and Arts and Crafts style furniture. They have been slightly modified for comfort, something Wright's furniture-known shortcomings.
The Prairie Collection will be available nationwide in September at retailers will be announced. Until then, I'll practice sitting on my hands. www.statesman.com
This event is famous for the largest furniture industry trade show in the world. He is also known as difficult to navigate, for the same reason, with an area of nearly 12 million square feet of showroom space, 188 buildings and 2,500 exhibitors.
"This is very big you will never see the showroom, even if you are there for a week," says Kelly Judd Schwartz, owner and creative director of Loft Home Decor in the Second Street District. He spent a whirlwind three days in North Carolina - it was the first trip to the show.
Reclaimed wood and metal, and many textures - cow leather stools, rugs and upholstery in the horse and zebra prints - caught the eye Schwartz. He also reported that the metallic gold and bronze with a matte finish. Oh, and everyone shows entertainment cabinet for plasma TV. Why so long?
I had to sit on my hands so that they are far away from my wallet when Schwartz took the photographs from a series of prints he would soon share. They are meditative landscapes and details by Toronto-based photographer Steven Crainford. My favorite, "A Line of Pebbles," shows a colorful pebbles wedged between more wet, gray stone. Contrast and texture are striking.
"Another thing that I like to get in here is patio furniture," said Schwartz. "It's not really fall (product), but the small scale and perfect for downtown living. Especially in Austin, where it can be used all year."
John Snell, president of John Williams Interiors, who also attended the furniture market, agrees. Austin's second company's showroom (2805 Bee Cave Road, Suite 405, 328-2902) recently opened and includes an area for patio furniture. He said to expect a varied collection of outdoor offerings.
"I want to go there and just be in (the new showroom)," Snell said. It has stone floors, several rooms and an intimate space with a 25-foot ceilings and private consultation rooms.
Snell also offers a preview of several new trends he saw in High Point. Although the presence and popularity of cleaner, more modern look, there are many highly flavored, more expensive pieces. "I saw the 120-inch sofa with wooden finials and tassels," she said.
New fall color combinations Snell captured the attention of the white and black, with red and gold accents. I'm glad to hear we are still doing the black and white. He also mentioned those plasma TV cabinets, obviously impressed with the model that has raised deep. Electronic elevator allows to hide the touch of a button. I found some styles that fit the description online at www.cabinet-tronix.com.
Snell also noted that the lizards and alligators are mixed with soft mohair, velvet and chenille - what a sublime way to add texture to a room.
Neighbors
Snell and I also discussed his new neighbors. As mentioned in Style Matters last month, Texas' first Mitchell Gold Bob Williams showroom, owned by former executives Eurway Joni and Greg Greeson, scheduled to open at the end of the month in the parking lot of the new John Williams Interiors.
Snell said that they have respected the line and the addition of the center, and she believes their customers will complement each other. Similar Greesons saying good things about John Williams Interiors. I have found to support the same attitude from home decor retailers in the Second Street District. It's refreshing.
Their new 7500 square meter navajo white space with cool, warm, floor to ceiling muslin curtains. Eclectic goods companies that are designed for comfort and style using natural fibers and interesting little detail. For example, in the drawer Asian modern pieces are painted dark red.
Joni Greeson says his experience at High Point is much more crowded this year because he only stocking Mitchell Gold Bob Williams. He assured me that my favorite chocolate is still hot for fall, but was paired with simple green, not blue baby last year - good.
I also chatted with the always busy Mitchell Gold about the new location. "Bob and I both like the vibration in Austin," said Gold. Gold and Williams have been to Austin on several occasions and will be in town for the opening. About the new space, he said, "Furniture is a star. We want to make it easier for customers to view furniture and imagine it in their homes."
Return of the master
The word "classic" appears in many conversations my market. An interesting example was established in High Point by Vermont-based Copeland Furniture - new and officially licensed line of furniture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Many people claim that Wright, who died in 1959, is a famous architect of all time, and I agree. Most are familiar with the building, such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Wright also designed more than a thousand of furniture for homes, hotels and offices.
Initial collection will focus on the design of the Prairie Period, 1899-1910, and will include a full dining room, upholstery, chairs the barrel (see Object of Desire, below) and the bedroom.
With clean lines and oak with a rich, clear grain, pieces that remind Mission and Arts and Crafts style furniture. They have been slightly modified for comfort, something Wright's furniture-known shortcomings.
The Prairie Collection will be available nationwide in September at retailers will be announced. Until then, I'll practice sitting on my hands. www.statesman.com
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