Last week at the Las Vegas Market, a home decor tradeshow that showcases new products from domestic and international designers and manufacturers, took place at the World Market Center. Maintaining my identity as a poor college student, I wasn’t able to fly out there for a week. However, I lived (as I often do) vicariously through blogs and articles showcasing this year’s most popular home trends. One site that I would consider the online home enthusiast’s bible is Houzz.com. Here I was able to look through the eyes of interior designer Shannon Ggem as she toured the market, finding trends popular amongst multiple showrooms.
First: Egg Shapes
“Eggs are so evocative, because they are the promise of things to come.”
-Shannon Ggem
Egg and oval shapes were popular amongst light fixtures, accessories and nesting boxes. Glass and pottery eggs were displayed in several showrooms through bookcases, in bowls and scattered on tables. The Las Vegas Market was clearly embracing this trend, showcasing an egg sculpture called Home by Michael Aram which greeted visitors in the World Market Center.
Senda Chandelier from Noir; Photo by Shannon Ggem
Michael Aram Home Sculpture; Photo Courtesy of Bloomingdales.com
Second: Rose-Gold and Coppery Tones
Warmer metals have been gaining popularity in recent markets. Last spring we saw gold and brass finishes come back stronger then ever, and although they are still very popular, this market we saw rose-gold and copper gaining momentum as well.
“A pinky copper color like rose gold is optimal when you want to use a metallic but don’t want to be cold.”
-Shannon Ggem
Rose gold was seen this market in bowls and other table top accessories, as a leafing, and most importantly, as a main focus for metal furniture and furniture legs. I hope to see more of this metallic finish for the High Point Furniture Market this April. I love that it can be a statement, but still soften a room.
The Lucy Chair by Bend
Third: Organic Shapes
Although I love furniture and decor with a strong geometrical design, there is a special place in my heart for design that incorporates organic shapes. This market, along with natural occurring shapes like the egg, leaves and branches were popular as well. One of my favorite pieces featured in Shannon Ggem’s Houzz article are these Barnacle Wall Art pieces from Phillips Collection. To make them even better and shine a little bit brighter, they are encrusted with rose gold!
Baracle Wall Art Phillips Collection; Photo by Shannon Ggem
Fourth: Gold Leaf
Gold leaf anything has long been something I coveted. I first encountered it with my grandmother, an amazing artist who would use gold leaf in paintings and clocks she made; it always added the perfect amount of sparkle. Now it is finally gaining popularity among home decor and furniture designers, and I couldn’t be happier! It seems that interior designer Shannon Ggem feels the same way:
“I love how gold leaf has become something you can mix into a casual setting. It used to be only for heavy formal estates, but now you can stick it next to a raw linen slipcover and it looks just right…”
-Shannon Ggem
Gold leaf is extremely versatile, and with the increase in popularity amongst warm metals, it can be incorporated in any piece for the home to add shimmer and elegance. Ggem saw gold leaf among accessories, mirrors and furniture legs in Vegas. I am hoping this isn’t going to be a short lived trend and am looking forward to seeing what unique ways designers can use gold leaf in future markets.
Magar Coffee Table by Made Goods
Fifth: Wood & Resin Combo
Last but certainly not least, is my by far my favorite sighting from this years Las Vegas market–the wood and resin combo. Manufacturers and designers are taking rustic wood and wood remnants and creating some truly gorgeous and unique pieces that I would die to add to my living room.
“The resin adds a little shine and puts the focus on the beauty of the wood.”
-Shannon Ggem
Talk about taking something truly organic and aged pieces and giving them a more contemporary look. When the resin is poured, whether free-flowing or with help from a mold, it fills in the voids of the wood and adds depth to create a layered look. Some designers stick to the clear resin, while others are taking the extra step and adding recycled glass or metallic flecks. I have to say both are equally gorgeous. Most of of combos seen this market are larger pieces like benches, tables, stools and side tables. Here are two images, one showing the simple clear resin, and the other incorporating a crystalized look similar to pieces with recycled glass.
Kas Nesting Tables by Made Goods
Glitz Stool by Phillips Collection
So there you have it! Everything gorgeous and wonderful and trending from this years Winter 2015 Las Vegas Furniture Market. Now somebody go buy this stuff for me; I’m a poor college student, remember? 🙂
xx Meg
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