Friday 16 March 2012

Furniture Trends 2012

My visit to this year's Canadian Home Furnishings Market Show proved to be informative and exciting!!!

While modern and contemporary styles are still popular, designing a space is about adding whimsical touches, which is a reflection of your personal taste.  There are six trends in furniture that will surely add personality to a room, these trends have two things in common:  flare and superior quality.

TREND 1- Colour Contrast

A glossy finish to furniture gives the black and white combo a fresh you twist.  Another trend is charcoal
grey paired with leather or wool-these are then contrasted with bright tones such as turquoise and deep
purple to give elegance and drama.



Geo Dining Set-NCA Designs

                                                      Butterfly Dining Set-NCA Designs


TREND 2- Marvellous Metal

Metal is showing up everywhere from chrome to brushed steel.  Adding this element doesn't have to
mean breaking the bank.  A new light fixture in metal or a metal accent piece will do the trick.




Amisco Industries

                                                                 Claudia Metal Bed


TREND 3: LEATHER LUXURY

Leather is both inviting as it is durable.  Leather headboards are an example of achieving a touch of
luxury reminiscent of a five star hotel.  Manufacturers are also providing eco friendly options to leather that are appealing from both an environmental and design point of view.


                                                                     Five Star Hotel


                                               Steven and Chris Tufted Leather Love seat


TREND 4: GO FOR THE GLAMOUR

Desire Drama or Hollywood Dreams!!!!  Tones of silver, brass and pearly white easily transform a
room from sweet into a A-List venue.  A tufted sofa, a glitz chandelier or a large scale mirror will add
a glamours touch.


                                                                    Camilla House



                                                                    Camilla House


TREND 5: MINIMIZE THE MESS

Put clutter to rest.  Our homes should be a haven not an impossible place to relax in.  Manufacturers now offer consumers ways to cut their clutter.  Beds have drawers for storage and great organzation.
Belongings are discretely hidden allowing your space to look spotless.


                                                              Broyhill Storage Bed


TREND 6: DESIGNED BY MOTHER NATURE

Many collections are being manufactured by reclaimed wood.  A dining room table is a great way to infuse this trend into your space.  With mother nature in mind manufacturers are focusing on working with recycled materials ranging from used pieces of glass to vintage machine parts. 
Everything old is new again!!!!!!



                                                                   Camilla  House


                                                                     Camilla House


HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






3 comments:

  1. I am loving all the furniture trends- especially the ones with recycled materials- of course :)

    Sandy xox

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    1. I am loving the trends aswell. I especially love the
      metal and wood combination, it gives a classic look a truly fresh and hip look. thanks for your comment

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  2. Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing knowledge with us. This site is fantastic. I always find great knowledge from it.  Steven and Chris Furniture

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