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Elegant lines and well-defined proportions set the tone for the season's best seating. Look for distinctive forms and lush upholstery to step up the style quotient. 1. Originally designed by [...]

1 Simply Styled Florist Paula Pryke has released her latest book from Rizzoli, Everyday Flowers: Flowers to Beautify and Decorate the Home. 'This is my most personal book, as it [...]

Sleek and sultry, contemporary styling marks the best in art glass designs. While voluptuous forms are still ever so shapely, the current look makes a thin-is-in statement as shapes are [...]

L'Occitane's limited edition Green Tea with Mint candle infuses a sparkling, revitalizing fragrance with distinctively Mediterranean-inspired packaging ($22). eLink 582 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two-tone, environmentally friendly hemp shower curtain from [...]

AN OPTIMISTIC MOOD marked the beginning of 2005 at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market. Busy showrooms, innovative merchandising programs and a trend toward rising price points all contributed to [...]

This market, glamour resurfaced in fine form with an emphasis on luxe, sophisticated styling. A catch-all of sorts, this glamorous, luminous theme applied to several market trends, casting a golden [...]

Decorative accessories pack a lot of style into, in many cases, a relatively small package. A quick-and-easy fix to introduce color or pattern into a room, accessory vendors have responded [...]

The current trend in soft goods is moving away from rich, heavy fabrications like damask, jacquard and chenille to lighter and brighter materials such as linen, velvet and cotton. In [...]

Contemporary, from clean to casual, hits the stylistic spot in mirrors and art. As traditional steps down a notch, the influence of both transitional and soft contemporary styles has increased [...]

Wall decor is a vital category in the home accents business because it is one of the few products almost everyone has in their homes--as framed art or mirrors. Because [...]

STYLE GOES LUXURIOUS AND UPTOWN in introductions for the Summer 2004 markets. The looks range from elegant, clean-lined contemporary with more than a hint of texture to a grand-scale indulgence [...]

WHETHER YOU ARE A TRUE traveler or an armchair adventurer, style has gone global at this market. The latest trends at the April International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, [...]

Home Accents Today gathered several leading lighting manufacturers for a special rountable discussion during the Dallas Lighting Show this past January: Dwight Santiago, Sea Gull Lighting; Tony Davidson, Kichler; David [...]

Start the year off with a host of markets and new products. Highlighting which vendors are offering what, we showcase more than 150 companies with designs premiering coast to coast, [...]

Caption: ASK ANY NEW YORKER and they will proudly tell you that New York is where it is at. Based on that, the editors of Home Accents Today interpreted the [...]

The category of decorative accessories, a vast amount of product ranging from picture frames to vases, is the meeting point where all the trends from every area of the home [...]

tomorrow's stars *** Leather/Suede ** Silk ** Mohair The top categories selected by retailers as future to sellers. In the world of home accents, decorative pillows, throws and luxury linens [...]

tomorrow's stars ** Modern ** Vintage/Retro ** Old World Classics ** Casual Contemporary The top categories selected by retailers as future top sellers. Lamps, including table lamps and floor lamps, [...]

Function meets form in this wide-ranging category, including everything from magazine and wine racks, serving trays and screens to photo frames, clocks and office accessories. Of course, the best designs [...]

While soft goods have traditionally commanded only a small portion of total home accent stores, this category is poised for record growth in the coming years. Partnerships such as Waverly [...]

Incorporating items as diverse as decorative hardware and majolica to sun catchers and sculpture, decorative accessories may be purely about looks, but there's no question this area of the market [...]

WHILE DIVERSITY WILL always be a watchword for color choice, there's a certain calm in the forecast for home decor. Shades are a little less bold, a little less aggressive [...]

The season's best table lamps come crisp and clean with elegant, streamlined forms and just enough updating to feel thoroughly modern. Add shots of saturated color and distinctive detailing and [...]

Sometimes more of a good thing is even that much better. Check out our showcase of rugs that starts with a foundation of one catchy motif and builds from there. [...]

Registry of sources in accent furniture COMPANY NAME & CONTACT PRODUCTS & PRICE RANGES vendor armoires/ beds screens home base, phone number chests 2 Day Designs M Eastanollee, Ga., 706-779-5485 [...]

While the demand for candles and home fragrance products is still surging, competition among vendors for consumer dollars is fierce. As traditional candle and fragrance accessory specialists seek innovative ways [...]

Buying patterns for brides show the younger generations, the X-ers and Y-ers, are opting for a variety of coordinating china patterns that effortlessly mix and match, instead of the standard [...]

Elegant, clean design is the hallmark of the portable lighting category. Simpler, pared-down shade treatments reflect a desire for stylized, form-focused bases or conversely, an over-the-top shade is paired with [...]

The coolest of metallics takes off as the ore du jour, hitting the silvery spot with styles classic to contemporary. Silver's luster grows brighter with looks that feel current, yet [...]

tomorrow's stars **** Fashion Colors *** Modern *** Traditional The top categories selected by retailers as future top sellers. The area rug industry, deeply grounded in centuries-old tradition, has taken [...]

tomorrow's stars *** Modern *** Casual Contemporary *** Vintage/Retro The top categories selected by retailers as future top sellers. Among fixtures, styles are heading toward a simpler look in terms [...]

For the last several months we've been hearing this low hum that contemporary is the new big trend. Flip through any shelter magazine and you'll see rooms that, if not [...]

Perhaps the most underrated room in the house, the bathroom is finally coming into its own. In terms of style and utility, products for the bath are now fully able [...]

It's the year of the rose, and the perennial favorite is blossoming like never before. In addition to traditional designs, look for unique arrangements and unusual colorways for a garden-fresh [...]

By Tracy Bulla While there's no denying that turquoise ranks as top shade of the season, a deeper range of blues quietly gained ground this market. Think indigo, lapis and [...]

Tracy Bulla The romance of the countryside springs to life this season, without lacking either charm or sophistication. Inspired by French country estates, the effect is warm, welcoming and worn [...]

By Tracy Bulla Nestled between Tuscany and the Adriatic Sea, the hilly Marche region of Italy boasts deep-seated traditions rooted in art, history, culture and handcraftsmanship. The Marche is home [...]

Tracy Bulla This season, a crisp, modern viewpoint anchors a wave of nautical-inspired designs. Simple, honest materials like jute, bamboo and capiz give a nod to smooth sailing, floating in [...]

Tracy Bulla This season, best-selling arrangements draw from nature -- both in the color palette and elements of style. Joining traditional flowers like hydrangea and lilies are unexpected offerings like [...]

By Tracy Bulla Earthy luxe, industrial-inspired and Hollywood glam designs steal the show During the High Point market, the top looks around town showcased a continuation of the vintage trend [...]

Tracy Bulla In this quintessential masculine haven, similar elements of design create a unified whole with a heavy architectural bent. Elegant, simplistically beautiful forms dominate the landscape, showcasing stone, metal, [...]

By Tracy Bulla Modern translations boast color, cutouts and curve While Italian designs are often renowned for their slick, contemporary styling, chair introductions at the 32nd edition of Promosedia gave [...]

By Tracy Bulla In spite of the depression of the economy, there's no lack of new looks at market to love. And while the trend is toward safer and more [...]

By Tracy Bulla To Tan or Not to Tan Tracy Bulla Dutch designer Tord Boontje conjured up a playful collection of outdoor furniture in collaboration with Moroso, on exhibit at [...]

Tracy Bulla Modern glamour goes uptown, deftly blending contemporary and classic with the accent on chic. Poised for entertaining, this panache-laden setting extracts the maximum drama possible from pristine porcelain [...]

By Tracy Bulla Hollywood Regency, our cover look this market, fashions a sumptuous, glamorous existence that is at once both eclectic and individualistic. And while it's actually a very old [...]

Tracy Bulla Modern design marches to a rich, earthy beat this season, sacrificing not a second of elegance through polish and poise. Mellowed designs accentuate the inherent beauty of wood, [...]

Edited By Tracy Bulla This January, modern surges to the forefrontwith a refreshing point of view. Earthy, eco-friendly designs scale new heights of sophistication, while botanical inspirations grow slick and [...]

Tracy Bulla A great debt is owed to the country that gave the world Godiva and French fries no doubt, but this multilingual kingdom's contributions to modern design outshine even [...]

By Tracy Bulla Thai accents merge old and new in perfect symmetry Perhaps one of the greater challenges for designers is to build on and respect the traditions of the [...]