October 31, 2013
Interior design signals in all forms and manner permeated the showrooms of vendors and manufacturers at the fall High Point Market. With a nod to the diversity in the marketplace, I saw sophisticated and clever gestures everywhere I walked. Yes, walking averaged around five miles a day minimum.
But first I started with a champagne toast (I do love champagne) at Currey and Company who crafted a signature aperitif, a raspberry sorbet. I stopped by after arriving on Friday the 18th after a very long flight from Seattle.
Color signals remain strong in wood finishes and fabrics as seen in the dresser from Century Furniture and fabrics from Thibaut.
Alexa Hampton used a sophisticated interior design signal in the room she designed for her collection at Hickory Chair. By mixing an iconic Cowtan and Tout chintz in soft tones with a graphic aubergine wallpaper, she connected the dots for the millennials and boomers. No longer will chintz be considered ‘stuffy’. The green velvet is slightly more saturated which adds to the impact.
Vintage is another emotional signal that connects with all ages. What a better way to reach out to free spirits of all ages than with a Vespa?
In every room setting at Bernhardt Furniture, the vignettes sent effective interior design signals. No matter if you live in an urban condo or rustic retreat outside the city, the elements of each setting were spot-on.
After six days in North Carolina, I headed home with my mind spinning and stimulated. My take-away: Design is a luxury experience but it’s not about a lot of fluff, it’s about beautiful materials and the experience you have along the way.
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