Source: Alexa Hampton for Hickory Chair

Exhaustion doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel after attending High Point Market 2017. Between running from one showroom to the next, meeting fellow interior designers and attending informative workshops, I am physically beat. High Point Market may have ended on Wednesday, April 26th, but it has re-invigorated and energized many designers, including me.

Occurring twice a year for 5 days, High Point Market is the premier event for the home furnishings and furniture industry. The most talented furniture and accessories designers in the country gather here to display their newest collections. Meanwhile, some of the greatest interior designers, decorators, bloggers and press agents get firsthand access to incredible collections and amazing trends.

Tristan Butterfield, Creative Director of Baker & McGuire, and Karina Jones at High Point Market

Determining what’s a trend and what isn’t is a careful exercise in market research, taste and timeliness. In fact, the Creative Director of Baker and McGuire Furniture, Tristan Butterfield, shared with me that furniture design is not about arriving 15 minutes early, but instead arriving 3 minutes early. In other words, if the world is not ready for your design or if your design comes too late in the game, it won’t succeed on the market.

This couldn’t be clearer than when you are witnessing a consistency among new or continuing trends during the course of 5 or 6 days at Market. Here are 6 trends I observed during my time at High Point Market.

Metallics/Iridescents

Gold Dipped Plants

From metallic orchids to iridescent rugs, shiny metals were everywhere at High Point. The reflective qualities of metal work especially well in rooms with dark colored walls and in spaces where there is very little natural light.

Brass/Gold

Lighting by Regina Howard

Brass has been trending for many years now and High Point Market was no exception. Global Views, Regina Andrews, and Henredon were just a few of the companies that were featuring gold front and center. Not only is gold still considered very current, but mixing metals is another way to incorporate brass or gold if your home is mostly filled with nickel or bronze hardware.

Blush Pink

Source: Gravity Home

It’s no secret that blush pink has been very popular in the design industry, but it’s getting more and more exposure now. Full on pink sofas, chairs and even walls are on the horizon. One of my favorite ways to combine blush pink is with emerald green and neutrals.

Sunburst Mirrors/Sunburst Lighting

Source: Modern History

Sunburst mirrors are still all the rage. We often see sunburst mirrors in brass, but now they are hitting the market in silver, green and other colors too. Regina Andrew was featuring sunburst lighting, not only on the ceiling, but as sconces on the wall.

Rustic Furnishings

Source: Magnolia Homes

High Point Market made it evident that rustic furniture and furnishings are not going away any time soon. From Coaster Furniture to Magnolia Homes, rustic and distressed finishes were hotter than ever. These types of finishes are easy to take care of since any new dings or scratches look like they’ve been there all along.

Vintage Rugs

Source: Loloi Rugs

I have always been more attracted to contemporary or graphic rugs, but even I have to admit that I am starting to see the light. Vintage rugs, like Persian rugs, allude to the past but have more of a modern feel to them. Vintage rugs work especially well in mid-century modern, contemporary, Bohemian and modern spaces. Loloi Rugs and Feizy Rugs at High Point made this statement pointedly.

Final Thoughts

Trends have a way of coming and going in the design industry. Many of the trends I saw at High Point Market have been around for some time and they seem to be in it for the long haul. However, when looking at trends, be sure that the ones you choose to follow are ones that you can live with for a very long time.

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Source: Houzz

One thing I love about interior design is trends. Trends are the reason we can’t wait for High Point Market to come around every year, why we read design magazines cover to cover and why we scour Pinterest for new home décor ideas. Trends keep us inspired and enamored with the design industry.

The year 2017 may have just gotten its start, but I have already compiled 5 trends that I can’t get enough of.

1. Skirted Sofas

Source: Pinterest

The skirted sofa trend has a tendency to come and go, but for now it is here to stay. If your ideal design style is rustic, farmhouse or cottage, a skirted sofa is a good start. Options like nail heads, banding and welting help you customize the skirted sofa to really make it your own.

2. Brass and Aged Gold

Source: HGTV

Brass isn’t necessarily a new trend; it’s been around for like 8 or 9 years now, but let’s face it some of us are still catching on. If you’ve been holding on to your precious brushed nickel or chrome accents, it’s time to give brass a try. But if you just can’t bear to part with silver, aged silver and champagne have also made a strong comeback this year.

3. Wall Moldings

Source: Better Homes and Garden

This is probably my favorite trend of all. It makes me want to grab a nail gun and go to town on a wall somewhere in my house. Wall molding is one of the most transformative things you can do in your home. It creates a focal point that is hard to take your eyes off.

4. Pastels and Vibrant Color Pairings

Source: Pinterest

This one is not exactly a trend, but I want it to be one. Pastels scream spring, while vibrant colors are reminiscent of summer so why not pair them for one unique color palette? I recently wrote about this eclectic pairing of pastels and vibrant colors here. While this color inspired “trend” is not for the faint of heart, it certainly makes a statement in an Andy Warhol sort of way.

5. Blush Pink

Source: Pinterest

Blue may be the world’s favorite color, but pink – actually blush pink – is moving on up. This pale color first made its appearance last year and now it’s back for an encore. Piggybacking on another popular trend, blush pink is often combined with gold or brass accents.

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Brass is back in a big way and retailers everywhere have taken notice. From Pottery Barn to Crate and Barrel, more and more furnishing companies are now offering their metal collections in brass. The brass of yesterday was often lacquered, giving it a glossy appearance that over time became unevenly dark in some areas and light in others. However, the brass of today is sleek, contemporary and often unfinished.

Unlike chrome, nickel or stainless steel, brass has a warm quality to it. This metal alloy, which is a combination of copper and zinc, has the ability to give furniture pieces a metallic and polished appearance, without making them seem cold or ultra modern. Brass can easily perk up a monochromatic room and make wood furniture stand out.

With so many beautiful brass furnishing options on the market, it is hard to not to love this design trend. So whether you are completely ready to dive in or you still want to tread lightly, these pieces are sure to have you rethinking your allegiance to nickel and chrome.

Source: One King’s Lane

The canopy on this light fixture makes this chandelier the star of the show in any home.

Source: Bernhardt

This Bernhardt etagere is absolutely stunning in brass. What home office wouldn’t shine with these bookcases in there?

Source: Crate and Barrel

Marble and Brass? I can’t think of a better combination than that. This console is sure to get a lot of attention in your entryway.

Source: West Elm

This Overlapping Diamonds Mirror from West Elm is one of my absolute favorite mirrors. It is functional, sharp and stylish all at the same time.

Source: One King’s Lane

Hardwired sconces are great for flanking your artwork or your fireplace. This one from One King’s Lane is simple, well-priced and beautiful.

Source: Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn adds just a touch of brass on this nightstand. The hardware on this piece is just enough to make me feel like I am getting my brass fix.

There are so many ways to incorporate brass into your home decor, even if you currently own mostly chrome or nickel furnishings. It is important to remember that brass has a tendency to darken and develop a patina over time. And although brass does not rust, it is prone to tarnishing. However with the proper care, your brass fixtures will continue have a lasting presence in your home.

Written by Karina Jones

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