“Does the High Point Furniture Market have a hash tag?” I asked the sales associate at the Moes’ furniture showroom. The girl looked at my like I was standing on top of an 18th century, Chinoiserie Cabinet. When did I become JT and Jimmy Fallon? #oneloveknowspopculture
Eye Candy
I could not help myself but to snap and shoot every amazing, inspiring and colorful vignette I saw. At my side was Heather Salvatore of Chic Interiors who was so gracious to invite me. We started the gorgeous, Fall day with a cup of Starbucks and went on our merry way along I-40. Once Heather parked, we hopped on a trolley that took us straight to the IHFC Building. After checking in, we jumped right into the masses of black wearing, high heeled, exotic language speaking designers. One thing I have learned over the years is to always wear comfortable shoes to the furniture market!
We popped in and out of showrooms such as Currey &Co, Global Views, Arteriors, JDouglas, Uttermost, and Nuevo. Currey & Co. is definitely my new favorite. Thank you Heather for introducing me!
Arteriors was on another level with their club music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Sunday afternoon drink while looking at accessories? Sold.
We ended the day by visiting the Suyra showroom (#suryasocial). I was just floored by this gorgeous showroom. Truth be told, when I worked for the hotel developer, we never went deep into this showroom. Our goal was to get a free bag and run! Surya is truly stunning! The combination of woven, non-woven, flat weave, colorful, saturated rugs was breathtaking!
High Point Furniture Market Trends 2013 According to One Love Interiors
Some of the hot trends at the market include (but not limited to):
- Brass: And you know I loved this……maaaaaan
- Tufted Items: chairs, benches, ottomans
- Greek Key: I seemed to see this everywhere. Painted on furniture or tacked into a mirror frame with brass nailheads
- Nail Heads: Nuff said
- Chains: be it small, necklace like chain material for a chandelier or a giant chain table top accessory
- Poufs: All shapes, sizes and colors
- Mixed Metallics: bring in brass hardware, a gold mirror and pewter lamps
- Global and Tribal designs
- Agate: This beautiful stone made it’s way into light fixtures, pillow patterns and furniture
- Blue: I feel like I saw plenty of Navy Blue! Not old school navy blue, but dark blue with heavy gold/black undertones. new school navy blue.
Keep scrolling down for some lovely photos!
Gold Wishbones
Nailheads and Linen
Recognize the Brass Fireplace Screen?
Bloody Mary at Currey & Co.
Greek Key
Surya poofs and ottomans
Candice = cue the angels singing
DIY: Gold Paint, Painters Tape and Burlap/Linen Pillow
Surya Rugs
And in case you are wondering, why yes, yes it does have a hash tag. #hpmkt
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