Hooker Furniture will continue its emphasis on growing its Melange collection at the fall High Point Market, running Oct. 13 – 17.
The eclectic collection of one-of-a-kind artistic accent pieces blends colors, textures and materials to create a vibrant assortment of versatile and timeless designs, inspired by four of today’s popular micro trends, including Understated Glam, Bohemian Luxe, Natural Contemporary and New Retro.
“Through our travels across the globe, we have curated an assortment of design-driven accent pieces with a variety of unique materials, textures and hues that come together to create four undeniable moods,” said Liz Adkins, Merchandising Product Manager for Hooker Furniture. “We wanted to build off of the success of our new merchandising approach for Melange at the recent April market by again presenting the collection within popular micro trends in our showroom.
“These moods – or stories – truly come to life through our creative merchandising displays that not only demonstrate the micro trends in an interior design setting, but also put a spotlight on each new piece in an impactful and dramatic way,” she continued.
The micro trends are:
- Understated Glam: Inspired by Paris, India and beyond, Understated Glam is refined and sophisticated with high sheen finishes on transitional forms with pops of bright color and metallic accents. Contrasting color combinations of black and gold and white and gold add drama, while high sheen natural and black lacquers intermingle with a variety of metallic and acrylic accents for high-end, classic styling.
- Bohemian Luxe: This trend carries an authentic vibe characterized by world travel and collected items that are full of life and culture. Pieces curated in this micro trend fully embrace a carefree, relaxed and eclectic lifestyle.
- Natural Contemporary: Building off the Belgian Chic micro trend presented last spring, Natural Contemporary is inspired by the lifestyle trend of Wabi Sabi – the art of living with imperfection. Pieces in this category are designed with intensely rustic finishes, unique materials and interesting textures, all of which combine to create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Finishes, materials and key design elements include deep wood tones, rustic neutrals, end grain veneer treatments, metal inlays, textured metals and exaggerated scaling.
- New Retro: A fresh take on Mid-Century Modern styling, the New Retro trend is characterized by modern silhouettes paired with both geometric and organic forms in rich wood tones, accented with a variety of brass details. Unexpected pops of color and an assortment of materials come together to create an updated take on this iconic style period from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s.
