Highlights from Highpoint, NC Buyers Market Spring 09 Part 1

International Home Furnishings Center

 

I have just returned from Highpoint, NC for the semi-annual buyers market for the home furnishings industry.  For those of you who don’t know what Highpoint Market is, I have provided some pictures and will explain.  There are many industry shows for the home furnishings and design trade throughout the year, but High Point is considered the pinnacle show.  Over 2000 exhibitors in over 12 million square feet of showroom space showcase their products from around the world.  It is one of my favorite responsibilities as a designer and I have attended both the spring and fall shows the past 4 years.  I usually travel with some of my fellow designers from Northern Va and this year was no exception.  In fact, my friend Paula Grace and I realized this was our 6^th show together.

 

 Buyer Necessities – Badge and Showroom Listings

 

 

 Showplace & Fellow Designers Karen & Paula

 

 

  Bus Shuttles to our Hotels

 

There is always so much to cover, so this will be the first installment of a few articles on discoveries from this spring.  When I see several showrooms repeating a similar concept, I take note.  This show was interesting because of the state of our economy--a little quieter.  I hate to call repetition “trends”, because I believe that interiors can be timeless--yet updated and current.  So I’m going to call them updates.  Today, I’ll be covering colors:

 

Spring 09 Color Updates No 1

 

I definitely saw some repetition in the color stories in the showrooms.  One of the first was Black with Kelly/Leaf Green.  Interestingly enough, I just finished a gentleman’s contemporary study in Black and Palm Green.  So recently, that it hasn’t been photographed yet.  I saw this color combo at market in fabrics, furniture and accessories.  Do you like it?

 

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Comments

[Cindy]

Hello,
These are beautiful pics!!! And wow - what a day bed!
Cindy A.

[M in G]

Hey there...great blog...can't wait to follow along! I love the inside scoop on the hot new things - especially color; I am afraid I don't love the green so much (too many bad kelly green flashbacks?) except in Picture 4...but please tell me what are the things on the table...they remind me of an Everybody Loves Raymond episode when Ray's mom is sculpting...anyone with me on this?

Glad you got over the kicking and screaming! Good Luck!

M in G

PS - when do the Martini recipes start...

Give us more soon

[M in G]

Okay I messed up - I meant picture 5 in my comment above!!!

[Paula Grace Halewski]

Yes, this was another wonderful trip to Market - sore feet and all. It amazes me how we always find a new vendor or two each time. Yes, the Global Views showroom is always wonderful. This time was no exception.

[Kristin]

Okay pic 5 is a very funky vase. Could very well be a reject from Marie's pottery class. Martini recipes will be flowing in the near future stay tuned....

[Cici Hruby]

Love love love green and black together! Cupcakes look good too! LOL