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Popular Patterns, Lighting and Design Themes from High Point.

May 28, 2013 by AHT Interiors

To wrap up my highlights from the High Point Furnishings Market, I would like to share some of the popular prints, patterns, lighting and design themes that were prevalent in many showrooms:

The Chevron Print- This classic pattern is everywhere right now from womens’ fashions to all aspects of home furnishings products!  We are seeing it in textiles, rugs, and wallpapers as well as inlay patterns on casegoods.  For some of us “of a certain age”, it is reminiscent of the old flamestitch fabrics that were so popular in the 70’s and early 80’s but with a crisper, more geographic edge.

Chevron w.c. in bright yellow Hooker- Chevron pattern on cabinet

 

 

 

Quatrefoil Pattern-  Pronounced “Kah-truh-foil”.  This symbol hs been used for centuries in gothic style architecture.  It is a representation of a flower with 4 petals.  It appears much like a 4-leaf clover without the stem.  Examples of this emblem were found in most showrooms appearing in everything from fabrics and rugs to casegoods, upholstered headboards, and artwork.

Quatrefoil chest- hooker quatrefoil pattern- chair quatrefoil rug

 

Interesting and Unusual Lighting-    The use of a trio of pendant lights as opposed to a single overhead fixture or chandelier was displayed in several lighting showrooms.  We saw these combos in different sizes, shapes and colors.  What a striking piece to use over a dining table or poorly lit corner.  I also like the idea of using  the larger more colorful versions for an outdoor living area to create a more festive mood for entertaining.

Large Colored Pendant Lt. trio Pendant Lt. trio- Uttermost

 

DESIGN THEMES-  Like it or not, Heads, Hands and Birds seem to be the common figures of this year.  Different versions of peacocks and owls are flitting about everywhere in representation of their avian species.   And although I find the detached heads to be a bit ghoulish (don’t shoot the messenger), I can see how the hands might be a fun, unexpected element to add to a room.

Head Bird in the Hand Hand- Noir Peacocks 3

Of course, I could go on and on… but these are the highlights that were repeated among the different showrooms.  Have fun with what appeals to you!

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Design Tips, Design Trends, High Point Market

Comments

  1. Gena says

    July 14, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Hello! Do you know the designer of the quatrefoil sofa table/side board pictured above? Thanks!

    • ahtodd says

      July 18, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Hello Gena, The piece you are referring to is not pictured with your comment, so I don’t know which piece you mean.

      Thank you,
      Allison Havill Todd

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