It happens only twice a year: more than 75,000 people from the design & home furnishings industry flock to High Point, North Carolina to explore nearly 11.5 million square feet of space to get the first look at the newest, latest and greatest product designs for the home. Think of it as fashion week for interior designers. This is where the serious retail home furnishings buyers go to scan merchandise because if you can’t find it in High Point…it probably doesn’t exist. And get the layout: 180 buildings to walk through, 11.5 MILLION square feet of show space, more than 2000 exhibitors, and 100 plus countries represented.
No wonder Shay Geyer, co-owner & interior designer at IBB Design Fine Furnishings in Frisco, says going to High Point Market always rejuvenates her and fills her with fresh ideas to bring back to the design staff at IBB and her fabulous clients. We asked Shay to share the wealth of info she learned in High Point with CD:
Spring market 2015 did not disappoint! Allow me to share a few of my favorite trends I spotted while I was there.
Designer details – intricate nail head design, contrast stitching, welt cords, detailed shapes & cut-outs on chair frames and blush! Pink! That ought to make us girly girls blush with joy!
All About Acrylic!
From acrylic legs on sofas & chairs to tables & accessories, there is no doubt that acrylic accents are huge in the marketplace right now.
Make a Statement Metals!
Chunky wood legs are out & metal chair frames, legs & feet are in! Kelly Wearstler kicked it up a notch on a pair of already simplistically stunning lounge chairs with gorgeous brass feet that embellished the chairs the way a gorgeous piece of statement jewelry finishes off an outfit. Metal adornments also spiced up cabinets, tables & accessories.
Crushing on Blush:
Pinks are in! The soft feminine blush shade of pink made a sophisticated appearance in fabrics as well as gemstone lamps & accessories.
Shay Geyer can be reached at www.ibbdesign.com
