A look at cutting edge ideas designs and new products for the home accents industry. en-us http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/community/Current/47412.html?nid=3850 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/info/411185.html Terms of Use. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:29:31 MST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6676455.html?nid=3850 Lotus-inspired designs induce a dreamlike state, full of the enchantment and mystery of the East. Water and botanical motifs float along with a sense of serenity and exquisite purity. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6676456.html?nid=3850 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6669919.html?nid=3850 As the Atlanta Market kicked off Wednesday, the mood was upbeat and cautiously optimistic. Vendors told Home Accents Today their customers are in need of restocking, so are coming to market this week ready to buy, but with very focused shopping lists. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:44:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6652974.html?nid=3850 “Historically, when money is tight and there is a concern for the longevity of a given color, people have a tendency to play it safe with neutrals,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute's executive director In general, that usually applies to bigger ticket items like large furnishings and carpeting, she said, but “nevertheless, neutrals will continue to be an import... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6652975.html?nid=3850 The visible effects of the uncertainty of the times are also playing out in palettes that reveal the need to take a mental or physical break from the here and now. This translates into hues that breathe exoticism and luxury. According to Benjamin Moore's 2010 Color Pulse, a palette titled The New Luxury explores this concept. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6652976.html?nid=3850 “In today's challenging economic climate you need colors and designs that are fresh and exciting to get the consumer's attention and to get them to buy,” said The Trend Curve's Michelle Lamb. “The best defense against slow sales is innovative designs.” Benjamin Moore's 2010 Color Pulse palette titled Ingenuity is about passion, creativity, free-form perspectives, redef... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6652977.html?nid=3850 “As we enter a new decade, the importance of sustainability is still at the forefront,” said The Color Association's Leslie Harrington. “The concept of eco-friendly as a trend is replaced with the belief that it is a responsibility.” Gardening has emerged as America's No.1 hobby and farmers markets and shopping at whole foods stores are gaining in popularity, Harrington... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6652990.html?nid=3850 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6647652.html?nid=3850 MMPI High Point will launch of a new featured area in its Market Square building designed to cater to the growing number of designers and upper-end retailers that shop the High Point Market. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:31:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6645949.html?nid=3850 Jenny Heinzen York takes a look at some of the top trends for 2009. This short video covers the style highlights from the winter market season and offers an exclusive look at which products are the most on-trend this year. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:21:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6635692.html?nid=3850 How do we keep going in this new age? The answer is simple. We need to face fear and embrace change. I call it jumping when you try something new. But change doesn't have to be drastic — it can be a little tweak. It can be fun too. Last summer I was wandering around the Atlanta mart and I found myself in showroom that I normally would not have visited. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6626565.html?nid=3850 Jenny Heinzen York, editor in chief of Home Accents Today, reveals the exclusive Color Forecast for 2009. The forecast, designed to help retailers as they make their purchasing decisions during the first half of the year, includes the four top palettes, as well as an overview of what’s hot in the new year. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:17:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6606383.html?nid=3850 Andrew and Anna Hellman launched TeroformaJohn Pomp Studios hand-blown glass lighting collectionGlass artist Christopher Mosey Josie Natori’Patricia Urquiola Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6597369.html?nid=3850 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6586314.html?nid=3850 Owls descend upon the home with a gracious landing and nostalgia-heavy imagery straight from the ’70s. Fending off the birds-of-prey stereotype, these feathered fowl are less likely to shoot a savage glare than to completely charm and captivate. — Tracy Bulla Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6586316.html?nid=3850 Modern glamour goes uptown, deftly blending contemporary and classic with the accent on chic. Poised for entertaining, this panache-laden setting extracts the maximum drama possible from pristine porcelain pieces, elementary forms and lush silks and satins. Concluding with a dashing animal print, the Manhattan pied à terre is ravishingly ready to take on the urban jungle. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6586317.html?nid=3850 When it comes to shape, silhouette and design, art glass offerings disregard rhyme and reason, opting for ultra-contemporary guideline-free forms. Creativity is on display with asymmetric configurations, abstract patterns and undulating edges. Bold colorations punctuate with panache, making these modern models demand attention. Glass Eye Studio, Payne Street and The Breece Collection, DeSantis Designs, Global Views, and Jamie Harris Studio are featured. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6586318.html?nid=3850 The variations of color and intriguing movements of the sea stir an inspirational wave in art glass designers, generating offerings that coast in high style. Look for designs to mimic the ocean's frothy foam in bubbly textures or model rippling seas in waving patterns. Colors run the blue gamut from aquamarine to azure to steel. Featuring Palecek, Three Hands, Nuvo Designs, and Annieglass. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6586319.html?nid=3850 Art glass designs step into the shimmering spotlight this season, boasting brand new coats of metallic splendor. Gold and silver offerings run rampant with the sparkle meter ranging from soft and subtle to all-out bling. Texture, playful patterns and distressed finishes take these shiners straight to the top of the must-have list. Featuring Zodax, Michael Wainwright, Wildwod Lamps and Accents, JSG Oceana, and Evergreen Enterprises. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/CA6574442.html?nid=3850 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST