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For all their variety, casegoods such as dining sets and bedroom furniture tend to end up in dedicated rooms. Not so with home entertainment furniture, which can grace living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, home offices—even the occasional unfinished basement. Buyers who know where to look can find entertainment furniture for any room and every occasion.E50 tall entertainment console provides numerous

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A revealing consumer panel discussion during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market offered retailers and vendors insights to keep their businesses going in the tough economic climate. The panel of six local consumers immediately broke into halves with vastly different outlooks. Robert Gibbs and Noel Ross, a pair of thirtysomethings living in downtown Chicago, were diligent

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Economists may debate whether we’re in recession, but consumers have already decided that we are—and have changed their purchasing behavior accordingly. Two trend analysts—Faith Popcorn and Britt Beamer—have answer to peer into the crystal ball and weigh in on the opportunities during these tough times.Faith Popcorn“Out on the street, no one is asking if we are in a recession,” said trend analyst

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HIGH POINT — Stationary upholstery makers will bring plenty of transitional looks to the market this week, but what they'd really like to do is transition right out of this economy. Business has slowed to a trickle, so manufacturers interviewed last week seem to think that this market's activity will be reflective of the market slide and other dismal events that have occurred over the past

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This fall's color trends for top-of-bed introductions includes a multifaceted neutral: a golden tone that evokes the soft coat of a newborn fawn. Paired with white and bearing faint accents, such as metallic yarn, fringe and embroidery, fawn-colored ensembles suggest peace, relaxation and livable luxury.Wheat sheaves luxuriously graze the Egyptian cotton sheets in this set by Malaika, which is

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HIGH POINT — Case goods buyers shopping this market will find plenty of styles to offer in both bedroom and formal dining. While this includes the core categories of traditional and contemporary, country, coastal cottage and other lifestyle looks also play an important role, particularly among those vendors seeking to attract younger customers. But in many cases, vendors are responding to the

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In a time where relaxation is hard to come by, a tranquil feeling––such as a beach escape or cottage sanctuary––can be an enjoyable fixation. Light finishes, combined with a cottage style design, create an in-home seaside sanctuary perfect for a vacation home or everyday dining retreat. Riverside's Cape May casual dining room furniture collection boasts Sea Spray white paint, bringing a sense

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Thibaut Inc.'s Courtyard Collection is the company’s first indoor/outdoor offering of colorfast, stain-resistant prints and woven upholstery fabric. Patterns can be mixed and matched to create a custom look for porches, patios, decks, kitchens, family rooms, baths, bedrooms and more. Shown here, in the Aqua colorway, is Bolton–a large, Jacobean woven pattern with a modern graphic look.

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What are the most interesting novelties in furniture design? Which trends from recent years have prevailed and which new design trends are emerging? In our red dot trend report we are introducing the most important trends and the most fascinating innovations in furniture design.All in whitePossibly the clearest trend is: white – it is not new, but very dominant and nowhere near its peak yet. In

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Driven by the desire to create a room that exemplified comfort, elegance and authenticity, designer Pat Harker of Harker Design used pieces from Woodland Furniture’s Patrician Collection—which encompasses its latest introductions––to fashion a timeless retreat.www.harkerdesign.com Decorative lighting was a reoccurring theme throughout the DreamRooms exhibit, and the Timeless Retreat

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Regardless of whether you greet customers with a hearty “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” make sure your retail vignettes and merchandise put shoppers in the mood to leave a little green this holiday season. www.midwestofcannonfalls.com Oversized ornaments, tabletop decorations, and holiday dinnerware and textiles can be used to dress up even the most basic home furnishings––a white

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Bedroom furniture isn't complete without a mattress. And while furniture consumers want their beds to be comfortable, they also care about how their mattresses look. Mattresses might be about comfort above all, but on the salesfloor style is just as important as substance, which is why manufacturers leave no detail—from the border design to the ticking’s touch—to chance. While your sales staff

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The High Point Market Authority recently released a Business Outlook report, in which it is predicting that the home furnishings industry will rebound in 2009.The report is available on the Authority's Web site at www.highpointmarket.org. Click on Industry Insights (you'll have to register if you haven't already) and then click on Industry Reports. Brian D. Casey, President and CEO of the High

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A number of years ago, when the dynamics of this business really started to change, Alan Cole, now president and CEO of Hooker Furniture Upholstery, was fond of observing that “the business is no longer about the big eating the little. Now, it's all about the nimble eating the slow.” Alan's observations were right on the money. In today's world of instant gratification, speed to market has become

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Home Entertainment Furniture Collection 1. Sunny Designs: The company will introduce dining, occasional and home entertainment this summer, including the open-design console, bridge and piers shown here. The multistep finish pairs reddish and black tones. WMC B866. 2. Vendor Development Group: In addition to easy-to-assemble home entertainment solutions, such as Grand Aspirations wall

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Dining Room Furniture Collection 1. Amisco: Eleanor pub set is offered in both pub- and counter-height (shown) versions, with a choice of buffets and cabinets. Consumers can choose from a variety of fabric, wood and metal options. All product ships from the company’s warehouse in 10 days. WMC B1022. 2. ArtCraft Furniture: Available in all of the company’s finishes, Country Manor dining

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The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team has announced the finalists for the 20th annual ARTS Awards, which recognize outstanding retailers, product designers, manufacturers and sales representatives in the home furnishings industry. The ARTS Awards will be presented during a gala on Jan. 17, 2009, during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, taking place Jan. 14-20 at

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The Herman Miller Capelli Stool was envisioned by designer Carol Catalano. It is made up of two identical laminated wood pieces with undulating “fingers” molded at the top that interlock without the use of tools or fasteners. As the surfaces between these fingers meet they turn into stops that hold each half of the stool firmly in place for an cleverly stable and strong structure. It looks

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A private label piece produced by case goods source Caperton Furnitureworks was awarded an International Design Excellence Award, or IDEA, Silver Medal for 2008 in the Home Living Category. IDEA awards are presented each year by the Industrial Designers of America, which represents the professional industrial design industry. The Centerbrook Slapstick Table and bench designed by Mark Simon of

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HIGH POINT - Nominees are being sought for the Sage Awards, which will recognize companies employing sustainability practices in the home furnishings industry. The awards, developed by the American Home Furnishings Alliance and sponsored by Cargill's BiOH polyols, will be given to a manufacturer, retailer or designer of finished home furnishings or bedding. According to a press release, the

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Sales of laptops are poised to exceed desktop computer sales in 2008, according to industry analysts. As consumers' computer usage changes, so does their home office furniture needs. The perfect fit? Desks that are as compact, versatile and feature-laden as the technology they’re designed to accommodate.The top of Kathy Ireland Home by Martin’s Tribeca Loft convertible laptop workstation folds up

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Modern sectionals offer consumers lower, deeper seating and innovative functions, such as adjustable pillow backs, fabric ottomans and sleep options. The result? An open, airy footprint that brings maximum efficiency to contemporary interiors. Palliser's Jake sectional in Havanna-Bruin leather demonstrates comfort on a grand scale, with its low, deep profile and feather-fiber topper.

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The American Society of Furniture Designers has announced the finalists for the 2008 Pinnacle Design Achievement Award. According to Jane Matteson, Executive Director of the American Society of Furniture Designers, a record number of companies submitted their work to be considered for a prize this year. This year's judging panel included Julie M. Smith, Publisher of Furniture Style, De.

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Emily Ursini of Interior Crafts was one of nine design professionals who collaborated on The Merchandise Mart’s DreamRooms: Luxury Living Spaces exhibit, which was open to the public April 25-July 12 and features the latest in interior design trends. Her space — the Deco-inspired foyer — was filled with pieces and materials that offered texture and movement. A chandelier cast light on a

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Molecule is an ensemble of contemporary seating and tables that grabs the attention as the dark red contrasts with the stark white. The possibilities are exhaustive when you think of the uses for this furniture. I can picture Molecule being in a trendy restaurant creating a very modern look. In a home Molecule could provide a combination dining and seating area for a more open concept living

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