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Barb Brinkmann
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Fashion Trends In Home Furnishings The Life of A Trend
Between Pattern and Color - Color is considered to be the most important Recognizable pattern is the new trend - faux finishes are on the way out Wallpaper - recognizing the new trend in real pattern - is growing in popularity - it will be very strong from 2009-2011 Flocked wallpaper will become popular - not the cheaper look of flocked paper from past years - but flocking on silk for a rich look Most Trends last only a few years - by the time they peak - it is the beginning of the end. Because trends change so often - showing new products needs to occur more than just once or twice a year. People want to look at what is next (what is going to be fashionable coming up).
COLOR TRENDS: Color is big! Neutrals are always popular - Gray, Brown, Gold, and Sand, Add Color to work with the Neutrals to create accents - balance the warm and the cool. Brown and Aqua Mint is growing in popularity through 2009 Green-Toned Yellows and Gray and Gold are for 2009 Eco-Chic: Environmentally friendly - people are willing to spend more to save the planet - sustainable is the catch phrase = build with conscience, Save the Earth, Recycle Glamour is another big trend - dress up the space with crystal and pearl through 2011 - Satin and Linen, Velvet and Suede, Metallics - Gold is becoming very popular Metallic - Big Trend! Metallics in fabrics, appliances, used on surprising accents - such as a stainless cactus sculpture Popular Trends will include: Glass - it is clean and pure |
