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A key furniture trend for this Trends in wood finishing have moved season is bringing the outdoors from dark to light. Consider lightening • in through the use of natural American up the look of your furniture with soft 30
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Though wood finishes may be trending lighter, American cherry is the top species in four categories of wood “It is never a surprise to see hard- furniture, including bedroom, dining wood show up in what’s trending all room, home office and entertainment over the High Point Market,” says Rose cabinets, according to Appalachian HardTrends in wood finishing have moved from dark to light. Consider lightening up Bennett Gilbert, home decorating expert, wood Manufacturers, Inc.’s 2011 Furnifurniture with soft neutrals to get the look author, and syndicated columnist. “After ture Styles and Material Use Survey, conof this poplar chest of drawers from Hooker all, hardwood is a natural material that’s ducted at the High Point Market. Walnut, totally adaptable to whatever style or Furniture. shape is on-trend in furniture. And that’s (ARA) - From the runway to the living not just furniture: hardwood is an esroom, hot trends in home fashion can sential ingredient throughout the house take the style of a room from simple to -- any style of house -- in flooring, cabistunning. Incorporating trendy furniture netry, and millwork, as well as furniture.” into home decor is an easy way to add Garden Inspiration style without having to make costly renovations. Tying in with the theme of bringing the outdoors in, garden inspired If you are looking for ideas to upgrade design is a hot trend in both furniture your home’s interior decor for 2012, the design and home decor accessories. The American Hardwood Information Center garden gate motif works well with everyoffers design trends inspired by the most thing from bedspreads to pillows to furrecent High Point Market home furnish- niture coverings. ings show.
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Beyond hardwoods, mixing in bright hues with your decor can really make a room pop. What’s hot right now? Color palettes inspired by earth’s elements such as blues, greens and reds.
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“With hardwood as a prominent trend If you are undecided about which spe- in home furnishings right now, the site cies to choose for your home design, the is a valuable tool for those looking to American Hardwood Information Center incorporate American hardwoods into at www.HardwoodInfo.com offers a spe- the design of their home,” says Linda
Jovanovich, executive vice president for the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, and representative of the American Hardwoods Promotion group. “One of the great things about hardwood is that even as design trends come and go, solid hardwood furniture will last a lifetime and can be restained or painted if you want an on-trend look.”
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hardwoods. Outdoor-inspired furniture that mimics traditional park benches, picnic tables and lawn chairs, using hardwoods, is a noteworthy design element. Inspired by Mother Nature, designers at the High Point Market showcased hardwoods in both traditional and modern forms, accentuating the organic curves, movement and form of the natural material. Homeowners can mimic the look by selecting wood furniture with unique curves or pieces that highlight the natural whorls, knots and texture of the wood.
cies guide, stain selector and inspirational photo galleries to help with wood furniture selection. A free smart phone app is available for download as well.
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Fashion for the home: hardwoods are key design element in contemporary furnishings
red oak and white oak round out the top species, with many furniture manufacturers using clear, satin finishes to protect the wood while allowing its true characteristics to come through.
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