Trend Spotting at the Atlanta Gift & Furniture Show

In addition to attending the Haven conference last week, I also squeezed in a couple of days at the Atlanta Gift & Furniture show. The Atlanta show is one of the largest industry trade shows where the focus in home decor, furnishings and gift items. If you’ve read any of my previous post on the show you know that there are three massive buildings with hundreds and hundreds and showrooms featuring the latest and greatest design and product trends for home and gifts.

I always attend the shows looking for new resources to use in my design business but also as a way to stay on top of the newest design, color and styling trends in home decor. While I won’t say that I say any totally new trends at this market, I did see lots of trends that have been building over the last couple of years becoming even stronger. Want to know what’s hot, check out the trends I spotted (s0rry in advance for the not so stellar iPhone photos)…

Bold & Dynamic Lighting

Lighting fixtures have really come a long way over the years from simple brass and iron fixtures to fixtures in unique silhouettes and beautiful materials.

Natural Fabrics & Materials

As far as fabrics go, the linen trend continues to be strong and is not being seen in lots of muted natural shades. When it comes to natural materials, there are lots of wood, leather details and nailhead trims continue to be a strong statement in the furniture market.

folding screens are a big style trend

Ceramics & Ginger Jars

I’ve always loved Ginger Jars and am excited about the variety of shapes and patterns that are now showing up on these pieces. Traditional blue and white Asian designs continue to be popular but more and more graphic and contemporary designs are hitting the market.

Brass & Gold

Yes, the more the merrier! I love me so brass and love that brass and gold finishes continue as a hot trend.

I love this fresh take on a starburst mirror

Over-sized Handles & Pulls

If you’re in the market for a statement piece of furniture keep your eyes peeled for lots of it to be hitting stores. In additional to create style details, over-sized knobs and pulls are a trend you’ll see on these furniture pieces. And when I say over-sized, I mean over-sized and grand.

if you want to DIY this amazing bar cabinet, check out Kristin’s blog post here

Pagoda Designs

The Asian inspired designed fabrics were everywhere at market, in every color imaginable. I love when this design is combined withe bold colors and used on fun furniture silhouettes.