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Front Cover: Universal Furniture
Inside Cover: Worlds Away
Back Cover: Gold Leaf Design Group
SPECIAL THANKS TO
OUR STYLE SPOTTERS
TEAM SPONSOR
fresh off a spectacular
Fall High Point Market, we are encouraged
to see our industry continue to enjoy
strong and consistent sales.
As
, Managing Director
of Mann, Armistead, & Epperson, Ltd., noted at Market, consumer confidence, higher salaries, and rising employment are all contributing to upward-climbing sales.
Plus, Mr. Epperson tells us that levels of new household formation and new residence acquisition not seen since
2004 have put home-related purchases on a faster growth track than all other credit-reliant consumer spending.
With this exciting and motivating news launching us into
2016, we turn to our Style Spotters to uncover the trends and fashions that will capture consumers’ attention in the months to come. We hope you enjoy – and profit from – this thoughtfully curated selection of favorite discoveries and forward-looking design ideas.
Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID
Studio M President
Style Spotter Emeritus
High Point Market Board Member
Visit me on Twitter https://twitter.com/studiom_ and Instagram https://instagram.com/studiom_/

inspiredtostyle.com
@inspiredarianne
One of the more exciting trends to hit Market has been the addition of products that highlight the incredible skill and artistry of furniture designers and artisans. The attention to detail, refined processes and exceptional craftsmanship can be seen in delicate, hand-blown objet d’art, hand-carved case goods, and sculptural lighting pieces.
Unique, hand-crafted and, in some cases, one-of-a-kind, this celebration of artisanal designs will continue to be one of the highlights of Markets to come and will add just the kinds of special elements that designers need to create stunning and visually compelling spaces.
John Strauss Furniture Design
Bernhardt
Currey & Company Made Goods
Alfonso Marina
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SkLO

5 Nathan Anthony Furniture
There has long been a symbiotic relationship between the trends we see on the fashion runway and the trends we see in home furnishings. This relationship will continue, not just with new introductions of new collaborations with fashion-industry powerhouses like Kate Spade and
Cynthia Rowley, but also with furniture designers and furnishing companies making more literal references to fashion in the design of their product offerings.
You’ll see this trend in everything from fresh color palettes and textiles to the structure, shapes and forms of pieces. In upholstery, we’ll continue to see interesting embellishments like fringe, leather straps, buckles and ruching. In case goods, it will show up in jewelry inspired knobs and handles, while in lighting it will appear in draped beading and shapes that remind us of a beautiful pair of earrings or a large statement necklace.
Lisa Hernandez Art
Shine by S.H.O.
Decca Home
Wesley Hall

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katicurtisdesign.com
@designerkati
Emporium Home
Whether contemporary or traditional, specialty materials were everywhere at
Fall Market. To me, this trend signifies a continued focus on craftsmanship and items with a special quality. This is exciting because it gives both designers and consumers more options for creating unique and personal environments.
Materials like semi-precious stone, mother of pearl, vellum and pressed silver were seen on everything from cocktail tables to beds. These materials are used in so many beautiful ways, and gave items a more hand-crafted and special feel. Traditional treatments like chinoiserie, vellum, caning and marquetry were seen used in both classic and modern ways. Interesting new colors were also seen – like aubergines and even deeper navys, while different metallics like German silver and rose gold were emerging as an alternative to the yellowy golds we’ve been seeing for a while now.
Bernhardt
Kravet
Made Goods
John-Richard

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Phillip Jeffries
One trend I am really excited about is the use of florals and floral motifs. At Fall Market we saw them used in so many great ways and in new applications. From new wallpaper patterns at Phillip Jeffries and case pieces at Hooker by Cynthia Rowley, to antique panels seen at the Antique and Design Center, this trend continues to re-emerge. I love the softness and femininity of florals, and it’s interesting to think that this not only signifies a continued trend towards comfort, history and familiarity, but of pattern and color as well. Even in super contemporary applications we’re seeing floral motifs used in new and unique ways that give a special quality to what might be the simplest of forms. The Chinoiserie motif that scrolled across the walls at Baker was seen in a painted finish on a modern cocktail table juxtaposed with a rose gold metallic finish. This was a great example of a traditional floral application used in a very modern way. Florals don’t have to be grandma or girly, they can also be gorgeous and modern.
Baker Furniture
Hooker Furniture

pulpdesignstudios.com
@pulpdesigns
Bernhardt
We’ve been seeing a movement towards simplification over the past year, with cleaner and brighter spaces. Winter and spring, however, are trending toward a more glamorous approach to this new simplified look. The earthy neutrals and flat whites crave a bit of sparkle and luxury. Whites, brass, and acrylics are trending as a twist on standard whites and neutrals, and our interiors are beginning to take on an ethereal feel. Elevated simplicity is key and the stunning combination of white, brass, and acrylic creates a luxurious look and feel that is dynamic and modern, while still remaining crisp and unfussy.
B. Pila
Phillips Collection
Asian Loft
Emporium Home
Worlds Away
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Century Furniture

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Ro Sham Beaux
Our interiors and furnishings have been taking on a more collected feel in the last few years, rather than the contrived and buttoned-up spaces that were previously trending. This winter and spring, we will see elements in new furnishings that pull from the two ultimate inspirations of the collected interior: a global look combined with a vintage twist. Furnishings are beginning to take on inspiration from the 60’s and 70’s eras with a well-traveled appeal.
The result is an eclectic warmth, trending with a tribal style and a nod to the past that feels beautifully curated.
Caracole
CR Laine Furniture
Surya
Arteriors
Home
Emdee International

LoriGilder.com
@lorigilder
Our love affair with rich, warm woods has lasted for centuries, and incorporating modern elegant wood furnishings into our designs says “welcome” in any space.
These stylish, modern classic wood species were well represented in the showrooms this fall. The detailing of Alfonso Marina’s Villiers Armoire, handcrafted of a deep and rich Prima Vera wood, is based on a turbine engine. The texture and intricacy of this piece instantly create that wow factor.
The highlighted sheen of the deep caramel finish on the burl veneer of Bernhardt’s Soho Luxe console, paired with the crisp, polished stainless inlay details, create a stunning and classic piece of heirloom quality furniture.
Various stains of burl woods were on trend this Market.
Bernhardt
The solid mahogany waterfall desk from McGuire is another real gem, and the incredible wenge panels from Roberta Schilling bring a natural sophistication into the home.
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McGuire Alfonso Marina

Visual Comfort
Modern History
E.J. Victor
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Just in time for the holiday season, chic design, sophistication and a little glitz and glamour were front and center in High Point. The combination of multiple brass finishes and gilded surfaces, coupled with clean white fabrics, stones, and natural wood elements provides a warm glow to any space.
The slim line of the Modern History’s hand-blown
Monet lamp coupled with the gold leaf shade add an instant touch of glamour to a modern classic shape.
Kelly Wearstler’s round wall sconce for Visual
Comfort is finished in antique burnished brass and natural quartz prisms. If you ask me, it’s the perfect blend of sophistication and nature.
Small details go a long way!
From the simply stylish Aerin Collection brass, marbles, stone, quartz, fabrics and gilded surfaces are evident in case goods, seating, lighting and accent pieces. No matter the season, white and gold never gets old!
E.J. Victor
Bernhardt

Ambella Home
pattijohnsoninteriors.com
@PJohnsonInt
Truly there was a metal for every taste and style debuting at Fall 2015 High Point Market. Picking up on the trend of Spring 2015 introductions, more and more metals were apparent on everything for the home. From lampshades to accents on case goods to upholstery with nailheads and full metal pieces such as beds, there were metals front and center throughout. The appeal is that it adds an additional layer to the design of a piece of furniture as well as a layer into the design aesthetic. Polished nickel and brushed brass were more dominant than other metals, however the more rustic metals were evident in the less formal industrial look.
Metal accents on furniture and lighting add a certain crispness to a room, as well as a sparkle here and there. No wonder they’re Metals of Honor!
The Key West Credenza I style spotted at Ambella Home features over-scaled brass keys as adornment, as well as metal foot caps and stretcher bars. What a lovely piece; it seems to be saying “Look at me!” Amazing.
Taylor Burke Home
Taylor Burke Home knocks your socks off with this Stacked Pendant. The cut-away styled metal over-shade, the brass brads – and even a gold metallic inner shade application – left me swooning.
Again, this lighting fixture speaks to two major trends in home furnishings that will be visible for a long time to come: metals and the geometrics.
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Bernhardt
The Soho desk from the Bernhardt Furniture Soho Collection is a showstopper! Capitalizing on the polished nickel, the geometry of the piece crosses over into another prominent trend of
Simple Geometry. The parquet design of the burled top adds another layer of genius to a commanding piece of furniture. Notice the bar cabinet in background with Greek Key inspired door pulls and metal base. Bernhardt has a winner with this very fashionable collection.
Simple lines that say so much; I can’t wait until this is available!
Brushed stainless and brushed brass accents combine to create a stunning headboard by Luna Bella.

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Tobi Fairley for
CR Laine featured the sharp Olivia occasional chair, adorned with her trademark geometric design. The cleaner and more simplified geometry adds an element of structure to a room.
In patterns, geometrics continue to lead. This time,
I saw a little less diversity in the number of patterns displayed, and a cleaner, more simplified aesthetic shone all over Market. Moving from rugs into lamp shades and hardware, this remains a trend to follow in the years to come.
Wildwood Lamps
Wildwood Lamps doesn’t ever disappoint, and this Market, the
Octavia Pendant hit the mark with a gorgeous combination of geometry and metal, and a brushed antique brass over-shade that commanded attention from across the room.
A Greek Key styled geometric forms the oversized door pulls on the fabulous Red Dahlia bar cabinet from John-Richard. The metal base and pulls also speak to Metals of Honor trend. Reverse painted glass and a gold leaf interior add to the elegance of this beautiful, functional design.
Theodore Alexander
Theodore Alexander offered this amazing pyramidal cocktail table to make you gasp! Pyramids flipped and lined with gold leaf create a conversation piece that is truly a functional art form.
CR Laine Furniture
John-Richard

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jonathanlegate.com
@JonathanLegate
Get ready to flash back in time as we see the silhouettes and styles of the mid- to late-1900’s popping up everywhere. The 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the glam 80’s, are strong influences in literal translations to subtle forms and small details.
Lucite, exotic wood veneers, neon, lacquers, exaggerated forms and softer lines take a front seat in both upholstered pieces and case goods. The “modern” and ‘new” forms of the 20th century that showed you were a forward thinking, contemporary person are sexy and glamorous again while offering a familiar and comfortable nod to the past.
The Cellini rattan chair from New Pacific Direct takes its form from classic bentwood chairs in a decidedly “new” 70’s form. Built with German engineering this piece has no nails or screws.
The Pagoda Wall Sconce in clear acrylic from Reprotique takes the classic chinoiserie style that we see reinterpreted each decade and makes it new in 80’s Lucite glam. A classic piece that recognizes the lasting strength of the chinoiserie style.
Empirical Home
Reprotique
New Pacific Direct

One of the strongest trends we have seen, and one with a real lasting quality in the 2000’s, Organics means more than just natural or earth friendly materials.
It also refers to the form or subject matter of pieces. The hard lines of modern
“hotel chic” have given way to the softer more sensuous forms found in nature.
Corners have been eased by subtle chamfers, rolling planes and curvy lines.
Decorative pieces and accessories are found in exotic woods, natural stones, organic fibers and imagery of animals and nature.
Handmade items or crafted pieces are also strong players, offering a nod to a more organic way of making things. One can see that a piece was created by another human and did not roll off a conveyor belt. Subtle imperfections and variances are the hallmarks of pieces made by hand. Like nature, the perfection is found in the imperfection.
The Mod Mobile by Regina Andrew has a handmade vibe and uses natural elements, taking metal from the earth and using the wind to set it in motion.
Soft lines and orbs reflect nature and the planets.
The Cohen Mirror by Made Goods in natural seagrass is woven by hand in a rope like form that’s elegantly informal.
The Knot Table from Curate Home employs sculpted rattan finished by hand.
Natural materials in the form of a wheat sheaf.
The Indigo Chest of Drawers by Philipp Selva is a fine example of the softer side of organics in a sophisticated form. This is an elegant piece with softened lines that doesn’t scream, “My owner wears Berkinstocks and a caftan.”
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Philipp Selva
Curate Home Collection
Made Goods
Regina-Andrew

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hadleycourt.com
@Hadley_Court
The art of the hand was evident at Fall Market. With increased globalization, we are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces crafted by artisans. Furnishings and accessories are experiencing a revival in creativity. Craftsmen are transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary with the exploration of new techniques.
Consumers are craving uniqueness through customization and the appearance of the unexpected.
Artisans are crafting pieces with striking attention to detail. Experimentation with materials, especially those grounded in nature, result in cutting edge design. Iconic materials are coming back. Expect to see more marble, horn, bone, rock crystals and agate. These oneof-a-kind treasures will certainly be a conversation starter in any space, and will be the heirlooms of tomorrow.
Artistry is in full force in this handsome Ines/Snake Cabinet from Shine by S.H.O.
The clever use of inlaid snakeskin takes artistry and craftsmanship to a new level.
Marge Carson
The artist’s hand is evident in the shell encrusted
Malibu Chairside Table by Marge Carson. The table is in a class by itself and captures the very essence of artistry.
Shine by S.H.O.
Ambella Home
The timeless Chiseled Chest by Ambella Home uses a rough-hewn branch motif and takes a new approach by encrusting it in gold. The authentic craftsmanship adds character and an easy elegance to this stunning chest.

ModShop
The Downing Desk by
Kate Spade NY for
E.J. Victor is certainly a whimsical piece of furniture. Kate Spade is a master of the mix and this desk will bring any room to life.
E.J. Victor | kate spade new york
With the economy rebounding, consumers are looking to embrace design that reflects a more optimistic view. This optimism is being translated into a whimsical approach that creates unexpected versatility and brings life to a range of aesthetics. This lighter side of style is a little surprising and adds interest and intrigue to predictable spaces. Whimsical touches are being added to furnishings and accessories with the use of bright, saturated color and unusual shapes. When it comes to whimsy, it is more about balance and restraint. Truly delightful design often has a touch of the unexpected. A sense of style and a sense of humor can go hand in hand.
Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture
It’s a mod, mod world! With a more optimistic outlook for the future, darker surfaces are being replaced with lighter ones to make a big impact. Plexiglas and acrylic furnishings were abundant at Market. This medium reflects light and can inject any space with renewed energy. There is certainly power in transparency. The clear, reflective quality of Plexiglas makes it a perfect candidate for small spaces. Plexiglas can be considered the ultimate neutral and won’t distract from other items in a room. The transparency of acrylic furniture is ideal for rooms dominated by color and pattern because it does not take up visual space.
Updating traditional design with Plexiglas adds a contemporary touch and can produce stunning results. Often the best design is produced when a delightful tension exists between old and new, his and hers, classicist and modernist.
Universal Furniture
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Universal Furniture hits a homerun with
The Bryant End Table. The iconic shape illustrates wit and whimsy and would add a playful touch to any space.
William Yeoward gives a wink and nod to whimsy in The Midmoor Chest he designed for
Jonathan Charles. When one opens a drawer of this exquisitely crafted desk, one is greeted with light-hearted inlaid wood polka dots.
Global Views
Julia Buckingham stole the show with her sparkling Trinket Table for Global Views.
The table is a perfect way to add a glamorous spin to any modern or traditional room.
Century Furniture
The Halo Chair by Century Furniture is equally charming and alluring. This scene-stealer is both stylish and of the moment.

Hooker Furniture
Pretty is back in a big way! Last Market I coined this emerging trend as “The New Feminine.”
I noted that this isn’t your grandmother’s pretty.
It is a reinvigorated prettiness with a fresh, flirty take on traditional styling. This swoon-worthy trend is full of opulence and romance. We are seeing softer lines, curves, ruffles, ruching and jewel-like adornment. Pretty Please embraces a softer focus and gives a gentle nod to refinement and elegance.
Classical motifs are new again and add a surprisingly modern twist to timeless pieces. Beauty is in the details in tailored furnishings and glamorous accents that marry classic and contemporary. With a rich, painterly palette, furnishings are covered in more chalky versions of pastels which transform a room into a magical masterpiece. Expect to see beautiful elements and furnishings presented in a modern way without all the pretense. Pretty never goes out of style.
Bernhardt
John-Richard
We see the New Feminine is in full force with
The Flower Desk by Cynthia Rowley for
Hooker Furniture. This perfectly composed desk with its billowy flowers evokes glamour and romance.
Koket
In the seductive Chandra Chair by
Koket/DeMorais International, pretty takes center stage. This chair is dripping with glamour and delivers high impact drama.
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The Faye Sofette by Bernhardt whispers quiet elegance.
Its diminutive scale and exquisite tufting are a timeless pairing, perfectly suited to create a long lasting legacy.
Woodbridge Furniture
The amped up reflectivity of The Pierce Table by Tobi Fairley for Woodbridge Furniture will elegantly round out any room. This high voltage piece mixes the best of old and new.

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inspiredtostyle.com | twitter: @inspiredarianne
Interior decorator, blogger, author and public speaker Arianne Bellizaire uses simple styling techniques and time-saving organizational solutions to create stylish homes her clients love.
Her company, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, was voted Best of Houzz 2015, and her work has been featured in GoodHousekeeping, About.com,
USA Today, and MyFitItUpLife!
pulpdesignstudios.com | twitter: @pulpdesigns
Co-owner and principal interior designer of Pulp
Design Studios, Beth is recognized as among the
“Dallas design glitterati” by Modern Luxury, a
Rising Star in Interior Design by Fashion Group
International, a Best Designer by D Home, and is also a recipient of the ASID Legacy Design Award.
Her modern approach to design and flair for the unexpected creates spaces that are dynamic, balanced, and infused with each client’s personality.
katicurtisdesign.com | twitter: @designerkati
Recognized for her multifaceted vantage point and uncompromising aesthetic, Curtis has worked with many of today’s most successful institutions and individuals. In addition, she has had her ideas featured in Architectural Digest,
The New York Times and Financial Times.
A Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
Accredited Professional (LEED AP), she combines her knowledge of and passion for sustainability to steward projects to LEED certification.
LoriGilder.com | twitter: @lorigilder
Known for her clean architectural lines and classically contemporary interiors, Lori transformed her passion for kitchen and bath design into the
Kitchen Design Network, a multi media network devoted to all things kitchen. A featured guest of multiple HGTV shows and a contributor to television, print and digital media platforms, she specializes in custom solutions for homes and vacation properties throughout the United States,
Canada and Mexico.

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pattijohnsoninteriors.com | twitter: @PJohnsonInt
Passion for interior design drives Patti to constantly seek out new and innovative products as she defines whole home design from a core principal of cohesiveness and a clean aesthetic.
“Transforming Spaces Into Beautiful Places!™” is not only the official tagline of Patti Johnson
Interiors but also describes her expertise in bringing spaces to life for her clients in a professional and collaborative way.
jonathanlegate.com | twitter: @JonathanLegate
An internationally published interior consultant and designer, Jonathan has earned a reputation for timeless style and quality expressed in tailored spaces, rich in layered personality, that evoke the pure essence of his clients. His insights into design appear regularly in print, on the web, on television, and through his work as an event guest speaker.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
STYLE SPOTTERS TEAM SPONSOR
hadleycourt.com | twitter: @Hadley_Court
Focused gracious living, timeless design and family traditions, Leslie is a practicing luxury interior designer in Midland, Texas. Her well known lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court, has received major national awards, including Best New Design Blog at the prestigious Design Bloggers Conference in
2013 and 1 of the Top 25 Home Design Blogs To
Follow in 2014 by Trip Advisors’ vacation rental sister site, FLIPKEY.

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(011)(+52)55 5596 8364
Emporium Home www.emporiumhome.com
501.376.4663
Ambella Home Collection www.ambellahome.com
877.242.3939
Views www.globalviews.com
888.956.0030
Arteriors Home www.arteriorshome.com
800.338.2150
Gold Leaf Design Group www.goldleafchicago.com
887.738.1790
Asian Loft USA www.asianloft.com
336.884.5241
Hooker Furniture www.hookerfuniture.com
276.656.3335
www.bakerfuniture.com
800.592.2537
John-Richard www.johnrichard.com
662.453.5809
Bernhardt Furniture Company www.bernhardt.com
828.758.9811
John Strauss Furniture Design www.straussfurniture.com
330.456.0300
www.bpiladesign.com
305.856.7917
Jonathan Charles www.jonathancharles.com
252.446.3266
Caracole www.caracole.com
800.468.8730
Century Furniture www.centuryfurniture.com
828.328.1851
Koket www.bykoket.com
703.369.3324
Kravet www.kravet.com
800.645.9068
Laine www.crlaine.com
828.328.1831
Lisa Hernandez Art www.lisahernandez.net
614.581.7476
Curate Home Collection www.curate-home.com
805.850.1100
Currey & Company www.curreyandcompany.com
877.768.6428
www.lunabella.com
305.696.0310
Goods www.madegoods.com
626.333.1177
www.deccahone.com
336.887.2815
Victor www.ejvictor.com
828.437.1991
Emdee International www.goemdee.com
770.457.5450
Home www.empericalhome.com
888.853.8249
www.margecarson.com
626.571.1111
McGuire Furniture Company www.mcguirefurniture.com
415.986.0812
Modshop www.modshop1.com
844.825.7612
History www.modernhistoryhome.com
336.869.9714
Nathan Anthony Furniture
323.584.1315
New Pacific Direct www.newpacificdirect.com
510.818.9388
828.324.7466
Wildwood Lamps www.wildwoodlamps.com
252.446.3266
www.philippselva.com
045 6999111 www.worlds-away.com
901.529.0844
www.phillipjeffries.com
973.575.5414
Woodbridge Furniture www.woodbridgefurniture.com
336.887.8246
Phillips Collection www.phillipscollection.com
336.882.7400
Regina-Andrew www.reginaandrew.com
734.250.8042
Reprotique www.reprotiqueart.com
804.288.2011
Roberta Schilling www.rscollection.com
305.477.7786
Ro Sham Beaux www.ro-sham-beaux.com
843.789.3478
Shine by S.H.O. www.shinebysho.com
949.643.1000
SkLO www.sklostudio.com
707.385.2101
Surya www.surya.com
887.275.7847
Taylor Burke Home www.taylorburkehome.com
800.860.5821
Theodore Alexander www.theodorealexander.com
336.885.5005
Universal Furniture www.universalfurniture.com
336.822.8888
www.visualcomfort.com
713.686.5999

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