Home Accents Today articles from April 2004

Home Accents Today archives from April 2004

Taking a mind trip.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Vacation time? Just four months into the year, and I'm already thinking about vacation. Actually, I guess our whole staff is thinking that way even though we know the April market in High Point and the summer regional markets make for a small...

AMS Imports, Peel & Co. debut MacKenzie-Childs rugs.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)
April 1, 2004... VICTORIA AND RICHARD MacKenzie-Childs' licensed designs for area rugs, lamps and small accent tables will be showcased together for the first time in High Point, N.C. at Market Square 121. Principals of licensees AMS Imports and Peel & Co....

National Geographic Collection to add Sphinx by Oriental Weavers rugs.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Sphinx by Oriental Weavers have reached a licensing agreement to market a complete line of rugs to complement the eclectic designs of the National Geographic Home Collection. Launched in October 2003, the collection...

Home Accents Today, Furniture/Today to publish industry Buyer's Guide.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... IN ORDER TO better serve our industry, Home Accents Today has joined with sister publication Furniture/Today to produce the first comprehensive Buyers Guide of furniture and home accent sources. The special edition, to be published in...

Three vendors unveil Historic Charleston designs.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Jeanne Reed Ltd)(Seabrook Classics)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THREE COMPANIES showing at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., this month are introducing products with the Historic Charleston Foundation. Seabrook Classics will introduce furniture, Sedgefield by Adams a lamp line...

Kathy Ireland to produce Gee's Bend line.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(with Tintwood Ventures)
April 1, 2004... TINTWOOD VENTURES and Kathy Ireland Worldwide have signed an agreement to introduce a line of home products based on the museum exhibition and companion books about the quilts of Gee's Bend made by a collective of rural Alabama African-American...

Jaclyn Smith adds seven categories, names manager.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... JACLYN SMITH International has named Nightengale Associates as its brand marketing and management company. Robert J. Nightengale Jr., president, is known within the home furnishings industry as past president of the Home Furnishings Council...

Casa Bique to expand HP building.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CASE GOODS and accent furniture producer Casa Bique is set to expand and renovate its 122 North Hamilton St. showroom in High Point, N.C. The project will add three floors totaling about 52,000 square feet, including another 4,000 square feet...

New showroom and condos planned for Historic HP property.(High Point, North Carolina)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A HISTORIC PROPERTY in downtown High Point, N.C., has been purchased and will be developed to offer residential condominiums and market showroom space with on-site parking. The property, referred to as 212 North Main St., is a 100-year-old,...

Habersham introduces Biltmore Collection.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THE BILTMORE ESTATE licensed collection from Habersham will be unveiled during the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. With more than 25 pieces, the collection ranges from grand scale case goods to elegant accent...

NDI introduces Williamsburg line.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... PERMANENT BOTANICAL company NDI and the Williamsburg products program are introducing a collection of seasonal permanent botanicals this month at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. Also new as Colonial...

IFDA conference set during fall HP Market.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(International furnishings and Design Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THE INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS and Design Association has scheduled its 2004 Industry Forum & Conference to coincide with the October edition of the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The event will be held October 17-19...

New furniture reflects European, Tuscan and Empire style.(Furniture Roundup)
April 1, 2004... THOUGH THE CONTINUED influence of casual lifestyle collections abound, some furniture manufacturers are rolling out groups based on Empire and architectural European styles. Mixed media also are showing up more as in the plethora of all-metal...

Destination--the world: travel and exotic locales strike trend chord.(News)
April 1, 2004... As the world grows smaller, the styles and aesthetics of far-flung locales begin to seem much more attainable to the average consumer. While that same customer may not feel free to wander the globe due to recent events, she is more and more...

Viva Las Vegas for good ideas.(Retail Update)
April 1, 2004... I HAVE TO ADMIT, when it comes to Las Vegas I'm a neophyte, I could probably win the award for the least amount of money lost--$1.75! In March I went to GlobalShop 2004 at the Sands Expo there on a fact-finding mission, looking for story ideas,...

Style: sine of the times.(What's Hot)(sine curves influence contemporary designs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THINK BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL TRIG CLASS. Drawing inspiration from the undulating waves of the sine curve, motion and movement pervade the world of decorative accents, allowing for continuity and flow of design. Graceful and sleek, this look speaks...

Style in Spades.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... Style in Spades Polka dots, contrast stitching and dragonflies are among the witty embellishments accessory designer Kate Spade chose to bedeck her first home collection. Tabletop and gift items hit stores in January through a partnership with...

Light fantastic.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... Light Fantastic Donovan Design opened a lighting atelier in Southampton, N.Y. in March. The gallery, owned by husband-and-wife team Art and Leslie Donovan, features 24 new designs and includes the New Ecclesiastic Collection. In addition to...

Museum quality.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... Innerasia unveils the American Heritage rug collection, which is inspired by Amish quilts formerly owned by the Esprit Corporation. Lushly hued, bold colorblocked patterns land a refreshingly modern simplicity to nine hand-woven Tibetan...

Soft touch.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... Soft Touch Verellen Home Collection, formerly The Home Collection, launched a deep, high-backed upholstery collection at the New York Gilt Show. Angular and modem, the Marion Collection projects a surprising softness and inviting comfort in...

Garden delights.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... Garden Delights Slatkin & Co.'s newest addition to the C.Z. Guest Home Fragrance Collection pays tribute to the gardening expert, fashion icon and society hostess, who died last November. Chicly housed in a silvered jardiniere, the limited...

East meets west.(Current: all things worthy of note)
April 1, 2004... East Meets West Fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro transforms the bath with a double-shot of the exotic. Inspired by both China and India, the collection of robes, bath sheets, mats end towels from Spugna Besana is most resolutely not for the...

Objects: seats to sit a spell in style.(Chairs)
April 1, 2004... Gus Modern, $1,495, eLink 527 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Box Furniture, $950, eLink 530 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sarreid, $675, eLink 526 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nina Campbell, $1,843, eLink 523 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Turning old into gold: Stock in Trade and Santoro & Company throw antiques into the mix.(Retail Profile)
April 1, 2004... Flip through any shelter magazine or watch a home show and you'll find wonderful rooms decorated with a mix of antiques or vintage furnishings and new or custom designs. It's the way people live. And while consumers can achieve this mix by...

Department stores flocking to home.(Retail)
April 1, 2004... THOUGH PUNDITS HAVE touted the demise of the traditional department stores, which have been losing customers to discount chains and specialty stores for the last few years, it appears many of these stalwarts are reinventing themselves....

The consumer counts: bold colors following fashion into home decor.(Color Me)
April 1, 2004... COLOR MATIERS when it comes to home furnishings. That's the word from more than 1,000 consumers surveyed in November 2003 by BuzzBack Market Research, in partnership with Pantone, the world-recognized color authority based in Carlstadt, N.J. In...

Color in transition: sophisticated pastels pull ahead of pack in 2005.(Color: 2005 color forecast)
April 1, 2004... Adhering to the adage you need not reinvent the wheel, color experts and forecasters are, for the most part, predicting color in 2005 will merely tweak the palettes from 2004. "We seem to still be in a transition period," explained Catherine...

Other color trends to consider for 2005.(Color: 2005 color forecast)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BROWN "How many ways can you say brown?" Lamb asked. She says the color ranges from mahogany (but not as dark as chocolate) to green-cast bronze to camel. NEUTRAL Gondell cites a sensorial trend she calls Quintessence. "It is about the...

Green scene.(Color: 2005 color forecast)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Considered to be the most restful color to the human eye, green indicates contentment and harmony to consumers. "The color green is a very ambivalent color, subject to a variety of interpretations," Sardouk explained. Although green in general...

Bright lights.(Color: 2005 color forecast)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Even though economic times are still a bit dicey, bright colors continue to be a popular choice. "Accents, of course, are a perfect place to still experiment with color," Eiseman said. Stein says the momentum of brights is still going strong...

Violet variance.(Color: 2005 color forecast)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Purple tones will polarize in 2005 toward deep or light shades with very little in the middle, according to Lamb. Many forecasters are placing their bets on the lighter, violet shades to come out on top. "Violet is born of the combination of...

Maine Cottage, C.R. Laine collaborate on new collection.(News)(C.R. style)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... MAINE COTTAGE and C.R. style. An additional group is Laine Furniture are introducing a new upholstered collection, Guest Cottage. The collection will target consumers who want fun, fashionable products that are well made and will retail for...

Mariposa launches flatware.(News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... BUILDING ON its experience distributing French flatware, Mariposa has premiered its own line sourced from the Auvergne region. Each piece of flatware is handmade and all the heads are crafted from 18/10 stainless steel. The forged carbon...

Linea brings frames to U.S. market.(News)(Canadian photo frame manufacturer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CANADIAN PHOTO frame manufacturer Linea will distribute frames and related products throughout the United States. The company offers several lines, including next which has innovative fashion designs; Studio Woods and Studio Metals, which...

Blocking and tackling.(Style directions exclusive first look)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Despite uncertain times and spotty performance month to month, furniture looks to be on the mend at retail. And while some may decry the predominance of safe styles this spring, the strategy might make good sense for an industry approaching...

Color full.(Frames: design directions)
April 1, 2004... MAYBE IT IS JUST THE HINT of sun in the air or the idea summer isn't that far away, but frames this season are embracing warm, bright, saturated colors. With hues that pop, it is hard to resist these looks that range from faux leather to...

Bedazzled and bejeweled.(Frames: design directions)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... DIAMONDS MAY BE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND, but odds are she won't turn down any jewel. Bearing that in mind, designers have crafted a range of luxe picture frames overflowing with a range of sparkling additions. Whether it is a traditional...

Glass ceiling.(Frames: design directions)
April 1, 2004... THERE ARE NO LIMITS when it comes to the intriguing and eye-catching glass picture frame designs available. It is amazing how a little heated sand can create such color and beauty. Check out the latest frames as they showcase a range of styles...

Accents By Design.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Box Barstool is black painted wood with a modern flair ($599). Other furniture introductions include the Trapezio End Table of dark wood with a frosted glass top ($998) and the Diagonal Cocktail Table with a tripod-like base and a top...

Adesso.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Two lamps premier. The satin steel base design has a trumpet-shaped shade of frosted glass. The Re-Matrix Table Lamp has a contemporary feel to its satin steel standing tube, which houses an acrylic tube with a florescent light, eLink 535 ...

Adriana Hoyos.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Tagua Dining Table is made of seike wood and features tagua beads (vegetable ivory) in a cut-out center section of the table ($2,299). Coordinating side ($680) and armchairs ($750) are also available. Finishes include dark, medium and light...

Alba Lamp.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Brass and mouth-blown Murano glass lend a striking elegance to two wall sconces. Each sconce is hand-painted, gilded wrought iron. eLink 639

Alsy Lighting.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Part of the Ideologi Collection, Alsy premiers the double-sided Wall-Hanging Light Box, which flips from floral to bold geometric in a flash ($15). A lighted table from the same collection is offered with a geometric motif ($50). eLink 680 ...

AMS Imports.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The First Wave Collection, designed by Victoria and Richard MacKenzieChilds, debuts. Featuring 11 designs in all, the rugs include whimsical designs such as Mr. Brown & Pinky Play Ball with two dogs frolicking on the beach or Pinky at the...

Amy Karyn.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Newbury Pillow Collection offers a range of fabric options including raw silk and linen with hand-printed patterns including stripes, damasks and paisleys ($80 to $120). A loveseat, part of the Amy Karyn Home Collection for Lee, features a...

Andrea by Sadek.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... A serving cart with a built-in wine holder is part of the new Blue Slate Collection of accent furniture made of wrought iron and finished in a blue slate color ($179). Also part of that collection are a bistro chair, table and three-tiered...

Andrew Kolb & Son.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The romance of Europe is recreated in a mixed media street scene with a hand-painted canvas frame ($400). Other wall introductions include several originals in The World of Windows Collection showcasing a water view from a window ($2,500)....

Archatrive.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Architectural touches lend style to the Framework Headboard with its crown detail ($2,500) based on a Victorian porch. The X-base Table features a round top available as planked wood, smooth wood, in-set tin or glass ($1,675). eLink 551 ...

Ariel.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... From the Pierre Barraya Collection, a giclee on canvas is in the spotlight. The realistic still life rendering highlights a bowl of ripe cherries on a white cloth against a black background ($200). eLink 538 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Art Evolution.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Contemporary styling is the hallmark of the Silhouette Porcelain print with its bottle-shaped imagery in coordinating shades of blues and greens ($440). The Space Between is part of the Old World Collection and is a romantic depiction of a...

Arte Italica.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Pewter adds an Italian, Old World feel to a set of three crystal canisters ($82 to $92 each). Hand-blown glass shells in a golden amber shade provide an arresting centerpiece ($65 to $160), while hand-painted wall plaques are ceramic with a...

Arteriors.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Floral etching sets apart a polished nickel-footed hurricane lantern ($258). Another hurricane features a basket weave etched design atop a black-ridged base ($320). Several ottoman designs debut, including a round crocodile look in orange...

Artisan House.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Angular and modern in appearance, Dynamics is an outdoor piece of wall decor made of two interlocking open squares of hand-finished metal with an Old World patina ($349). Festive is a set of two designs featuring rows of hand-finished metal...

Artisans.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Safari meets vintage in the Serengeti Lamp with faux leopard shade atop an antique gold base with onyx accents ($250). The Urban Cowgirl Lamp is an equal mix of genres with its faux suede patterned shade and metal and marble base ($330)....

Artistry Designs by Reliance.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Sunflowers & Vine Floral Sculpture showcases berries, vines and a cheery sunflower in a strikingly contemporary faux arrangement ($100). For a more tropical look, the Water Lily Vase combines fabric, vines, flax and seashells for a simple,...

Asmara.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Muted neutrals are central to several new rugs. The Fresco Needlepoint Rug is a traditional design highlighted by warm, sunny yellow tones ($9,720, 9x12). The Palermo mixes subtle shades of beige, sand and gray from the Savonile Collection...

Atmosphere.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... A hand-painted tiled tabletop provides a touch of Mediterranean allure ($1,550). Italian lava stone comprises a rectangular tabletop with scalloped corners in Venetian yellow ($2,750). A spiral pattern encircles a round tiled marble tabletop,...

Atrium Foliage.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Faux heliconia add a burst of color to a lush green tropical arrangement in a clear glass container. The container is accented by river rocks and a raffia-like tied accent ($250 to $275). eLink 571 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Austin Horn.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... From the Metropolitan Collection, a sophisticated bedding ensemble mixes textures including iridescent silk, eyelash mohair, chenille and taffeta accented with faux chinchilla ($199 to $1,795). eLink 583 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Babette Holland Design.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Striped Nina Lamp presents an updated black and white statement with a warm charcoal hued spun aluminum base topped by a pebble silk shade. The bottom of the base is accented by two light silver stripes and a matching stripe encircles the...

Bago Luma.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Architectural Accents Collection offers hand-forged iron architectural components that utilize Old World European motifs. The large-scale pieces include stair rail posts, window grilles and gates. Custom-sized designs will be available....

Bahari.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Natural shapes influence the Rosewood Flute Vase from the Organic Wood Collection. Handcrafted from previously harvested rosewood trees, the designs feature the red hue and grain of the wood with fluid tops ($675). eLink 537 [ILLUSTRATION...

Bailey Street Trading Company.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Fenmore Accent Chair is available in several upholstered fabrics, including Brandy and Merlot ($332). The Barritz Accent Table has a lyre-shaped base and a removable tray top with hand-painted decorative detailing ($250). The Mazarine Game...

Barbara Cosgrove Lamps.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Square glass lamps debut. The contemporary designs are available in three sizes and feature a column base topped with a selection of shades that include faux suede and a khaki and black stripe ($260 to $380). Pastel sketches of seven signature...

Barclay Butera.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Classic lines inform the Grant Chair, named for screen legend Cary Grant. The high wing chair is modernized with nickel nailhead trim ($2,132 to $3,687). The Gramercy Chair has a simple silhouette without arms and a tufted back ($1,656 to...

Bassett Mirror.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... A distressed cream finish marks an antique-looking mirror topped with an ornate crown-like design ($699). An abstract image utilizes a splash of bright color against a neutral-hued backdrop ($349). eLink 552 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bauer International.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Offering an updated spin on a sleigh bed style, the queen bed features an open slat design on the head- and footboards. Part of the Tuscan Collection, the bed is made of solid mahogany ($3,600). eLink 589 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bay Moulding.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... A group of photo frames premiers. The Venetian Collection includes four wood designs. One features swirls of black and silver ($17), while another takes a vintage, ethnic feel with silver sgraffito ($15). The Bumpy Road Frame is edged by...

Beljen Mills.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Athena I & II are an Old World classic interpretation of two highly decorative urns that have been updated with a warm brown and robin's egg blue ($399 to $599). The Riviera Stairs tapestry is a cotton and rayon design that depicts a lush...

Bella Notte Linens.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Blush Bed is in the spotlight. The ensemble includes the Lily Lace Coverlet ($275 to $300, queen), a satin and velvet throw ($300 to $315), a satin duvet ($547 to $560) and a variety of shams and pillows in chenille, velvet, jacquard and...

Box Furniture.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Jazz Collection debuts a hand-carved mahogany occasional chair with Asian/Pan-Indonesian influences and an ebony finish ($1,030). The Baluga Chair features an armless design with an intricately carved mahogany back and upholstered cushion...

The Bradburn Gallery.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Ormolu castings adorn a tortoise glass vase from the Tortoise Collection ($158). The Venetian Collection offers an Italian distressed column lamp with black and antique gold embellishments ($598). eLink 587 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Butler Specialty Company.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... The English Settee is part of the Masterpiece Collection and is finished with an upholstered chenille cushion and bolster pillows ($999). Two upholstered ottomans from the Plantation Cherry Collection are set apart by x-shaped legs ($499 each)....

Cal Lighting.(New product: high point)
April 1, 2004... Reverse painted glass and a frosted amber shade highlight a resin torchiere debut ($200). Also in the spotlight, a tropically inspired table lamp has a bamboo shade ($180). From the Classical Collection, the Golf Lamp has a figure of a man...

Destination style.(Spring 2004 Market Sketchbook)(International Home Furnishings Market)
April 1, 2004... WHETHER YOU ARE A TRUE traveler or an armchair adventurer, style has gone global at this market. The latest trends at the April International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., take the global explosion our world has experienced into...

Capel.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... The Tempo Collection of rugs offers six designs in earthy colors with a contemporary bent ($725, 5x8). The Palmer Stripe Collection features flat-weave construction in three color combinations, corn silk, ivy and cinnamon ($313, 5x8). The...

Carolina Mirror.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... A textured rust mat creates a tonal backdrop for Reminisce, an abstract print of a man playing the guitar ($239). A mirror with a metallic checkerboard screened design is framed by black leather ($339). A screened design and v-cut groove...

CAS.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... A range of mirrors and wall decor premier. The Alpine Sleigh Mirror is framed with a hand-carved molding finished in gold ($189). The Troy Mirror uses a classic laurel leaf pattern and updates it with a pear green color ($89). Floral still...

Casabique.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Two game tables are in the spotlight. Carefree is a combination cocktail and game table that mixes rattan, leather, wood and cornflower inlays. It has a flip top and two storage stools. The Acacia Game Table is solid hand-carved wood with ebony...

Castilian Imports.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Striking statement pieces, the Elephant Horn Vases are available in left and right matching pairs. Made of porcelain with bronze accents, the designs are available in spice red, sable check and honey gold ($240 each). The Seashell Box also...

CBK.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Brass and cut glass with a gold finish combine to create a set of striking candlesticks ($55, set of two). From the Countryside Collection by Tracy Porter, an antiqued mirror features a mix of country rustic and elegant traditional accents...

Chandler 4 Corners.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Chandler 4 Corners debuts an assortment of items this market. From the Cabin Collection, the Brown Trout Windsor Leg Footstool premiers featuring a wool hooked design and hardwood legs ($89). Additionally, the Anywhere rug from the Hook 'n...

Chelsea House.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Elegant, classically inspired accessories premier from Chelsea House. A golden fleur de lis embellishes a delicate wrought iron floor candelabra, while a candle sconce receives a modern slant via a mirror back. A hand-painted lamp offers a...

Cole River.(New products: high point)
April 1, 2004... Cole River debuts circular lacquered mirrors in 12- and 20-inch sizes. The sleek, modern designs are offered in a choice of finishes, including silver, copper, gold, black or tiger ($75 to $110). Additionally, contemporary throw pillows feature...