By far the most dominant trend at market was the use of natural and/or reclaimed materials. Accessories, light fixtures and furniture were made of driftwood, reeds, grasses, shells, feathers, rocks, bottlecaps, old newspapers, shutters, etc. I didn't see anything made from old pizza boxes, but I assume it's only a matter of time... Here are some examples:
Also prominent was the use of colored glass in vases, trays and bowls, most in citrus colors and turquoise, with the occasional purple thrown in for good measure.
Area rugs were highly textured, including beautiful sculpted patterns and silky, soft shags. Although these photos are in living color, there were many rugs shown in tone-on-tone neutral shades such as pewter, taupe and ivory.
And finally, although it wasn't prominently featured at this market, the Color Marketing Association has declared that Honeysuckle (a deep pink color) is the THE color for 2011. As with most color trends, they appear first in the home furnishings arena as tabletop and small accessories, although I did observe the use of pink tones in area rugs and throw pillows. Stay tuned as the year progresses to see if Honeysuckle appears in accessories and textiles...
That's it for the market update from the spring show in Las Vegas. Let me know if you need help incorporating any of the new trends into your decor. Or, if you venture into the trends on your own, send me your photos--I'd love to see them!
