EP 109 - High Point Market Trends for Spring 2021

In this episode, we talk about our recent trip to the High Point Furniture Market we attended June 5-8. This event is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, with over 10 million square feet and 2000 exhibitors. Combined, the two of us attended almost 50 markets! We break down the most popular trends, designs, and furniture featured at High Point Furniture Market and touch on our experience with fellow designers and share our predictions for how the October market will look. If you’re interested in how trends have progressed over the years, tune in to episodes 15, 51, 58, 64, and 68, where we fill you in on trends over the last four years. Our feet still hurt, but we are ready to share with you all that we experienced on THIS trip!

In This Episode:

[03:21] The most popular item at the High Point Furniture Market and how the pandemic affected the market and trends.
[06:16] Small ottomans took second place for being featured in almost all the showrooms.
[07:32] Oversized cocktail tables that perfectly complement big sectionals.
[09:02] The 70s’ art deco-inspired curves are making an appearance.
[10:23] Rattan is not just for outside furniture anymore.
[12:23] Sustainable, organic products are all around us. Products that have been recycled or that have a low carbon footprint.
[13:50] What makes our designs stand apart is the ability to be customized.
[18:39] Fabrics, finishes, and colors.
[21:11] How it felt to see designer friends for the first time in a long time and how in the designer world, everyone is very connected to each other.
[24:36] Who are the High Point Furniture Market Style Spotters?

Key Takeaways:

How the pandemic has affected the current market and trends that were presented at the High Point Furniture Market.
Addressing the most popular items featured in showrooms at the market including small ottomans, oversized cocktail tables, 70s’ style curves, rattan, sustainable & organic products, and a multitude of different fabrics, finishes, and colors.
Sharing how it felt to see fellow designers after a long time and how they predict the next High Point Furniture Market will look in October.

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Products Mentioned:

1. SECTIONALS

It was obvious the effect the global pandemic had on future at this market.. It all equated to serious relaxation and being at home. We saw sectionals in every showroom. Not your average sectional though.