By now, you’ve probably filled your rooms, inside and out, with the latest furnishings and accessories for summer. The top interior designers, however, are already thinking about the next best things for your home. Sharon Sherman of Wyckoff-based Thyme and Place Design joined other designers and home furnishing professionals at last month’s High Point Market in North Carolina. The trade show showcases the best and the latest trends, products, colors, fabrics in the industry, similar to the stage New York City’s Fashion Week creates for the garment industry. Here’s what Sherman discovered:
Spring is definitely in the air at High Point Market. I’ve just returned from North Carolina and the High Point Market Furniture Show or HPMKT. Without a doubt, color is still coming on strong, but I’ve also noticed a subtler introduction of color. Baker showed the most beautiful emerald green pieces paired with neutrals. Black and gold accessories were displayed in many showrooms. Design Legacy celebrated the artistic use of color and pattern. Organic shapes, materials and colors at American Leather invited visitors to indulge in luxurious comfort. The combination created an incredibly sophisticated style. These designs are a testament to the power of color and style to elevate the soul of a home.
The Interconnectedness of Design
I am asked this question a lot: “Why attend High Point if you specialize in kitchen, baths and millwork?” My answer remains the same. “I am a designer, and design is all interconnected.” When an orchestra performs, every instrument creates harmony. A well-designed space demands the harmonious interaction of furnishings, lighting and accessories.
High Point Market is not merely a showcase of furniture. High Point is a celebration of the holistic approach to design. I undeniably embrace this design philosophy. After all, why paint a picture and not put it in a frame? I want to see that project through to the last detail.
Lighting, color, accessories, fabrics and textures are all part of the picture. With this in mind, it does not change whether designing a living room, a kitchen or a bedroom. Here is a beautiful collection of each of those elements.
Organic Shapes and Forms
Curves and natural silhouettes continue to reign supreme, infusing spaces with a sense of fluidity and warmth. Natural materials are still shown in full force in many showrooms. These shapes and materials will continue to influence all aspects of kitchen and bath design as well as the rest of the home.
Nods to Tradition
Classic patterns and colors find renewed relevance in contemporary settings, bridging the gap between past and present with timeless elegance. A wallpaper inspired by William Morris for York was beautifully reimagined for today. Could we be seeing a resurgence in arts and crafts materials and details in the kitchen? I know several of my clients are looking toward this style for islands and powder room vanities.
Celebrating Artistry
At Design Legacy, art takes center stage, with each piece bearing the mark of its creator’s passion and creativity. From bedding to lighting, their curated collection speaks volumes about the soul of design.
Craftsmanship Redefined
American Leather once again dazzled with its impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
Embracing the Past
A renewed interest in vintage and antique pieces adds depth and character to modern interiors, infusing them with a sense of history and nostalgia.
Read more about interior design trends in the April/May issue of NJ HOME.
All images courtesy of Sharon Sherman