Pantone’s identification of five fresh color palettes and One Kings Lane’s selection of 80-plus products that best support key home design trends will be presented at the inaugural Open House project at the summer New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).
The five design trends – identified by editors from Sandow Media’s Home Textiles Today and Home Accents Today – range from nostalgic American motifs to modern print statements. They will be showcased with their corresponding colorways in a curated display, Aug. 18-22 at NYIGF. Related educational sessions will explore home design, color and commerce trends.
“Open House provides buyers with a look into the future,” said Christian Falkenberg, NYIGF director and GLM vice president. “The product display uses actual products being introduced to the market to exemplify trends that are gaining importance in the industry.”
The first of the five trends, American Vintage, is heavy on nostalgia, merging classic motifs such as denim, patchwork, numbers and flags with distressed finishes, salvaged materials and schoolroom style. The theme’s color palette includes shades of blues, green and gray, identified by Pantone names: Amazon, Bright White, Mars Red, Micro Chip, Oil Yellow, Peppercorn, Stonewash, Turkish Sea and Vintage Indigo. Featured products include: a recycled herringbone wool throw and cushion by Nkuku; a shadow box with a vintage U.S. flag design by Halo Styles; and polished brass tabletop telescope by Authentic Models.
Click here to view description and colorways for each trend.
The minimalist and streamlined French Moderne Way look brings to life elegant French design, blending rich materials and exotic elements. The color palette includes muted neutrals and traditional dark blues and reds, named: Almost Mauve, Crown Blue, Gray Morn, Parisian Night, Rose Taupe, Silver, Sparrow, Tibetan Red and White Swan. Featured products include: Lotus Santal triple-milled soap by Thymes and the Le Soleil glass table lamp with a burlap shade by the Jamie Young Company.
Ethnic looks from the entire North African region are merging and making an appearance via The Marrakesh Express theme. The aged color story, set against distressed finishes and richly aged patina metal surfaces, includes: Antique Moss, Cloudburst, Deep Mahogany, Fir Green, Mecca Orange, Moonstruck, Morel, Red Dahlia, Rooibos Tea and Stormy Weather. Featured products include: the hand-hammered stainless steel Riviera Vase by Mary Jurek Design Inc.; hand-embroidered Kashmiri cushions by Nkuku; and the Lucky metal lamp by the Jamie Young Company.
The Linen Revival theme emphasizes a “dry” hand, with rough linens that look hand-loomed; two-color tweeds; and animal patterns such as zebra and alligator wovens. The colors reach beyond light neutrals, and include Arabian Spice, Caramel Café, Deep Well, Hemp, Orange Pepper, Papyrus, Seal Brown and Toasted Coconut. Featured products include: 100 percent silk runner placemats and napkins hand-woven in Ethiopia by Creative Women; a canvas and leather table lamp by the Jamie Young Company; and rustic linen cushions and linen journals by Nkuku.
The Graphic Modern look is grounded by strong print statements with “pop,” often rendered in just one or two colors. The jewel-toned colors include Bosphorus, Cayenne, Evening Blue, Gloxinia, Green Sheen, Jazzy, Sodalite Blue, Tender Shoots and Wild Aster. Featured products include: handblown glass pouring bowls and flower vases from Two Tone Studios LLC; the Chevron jacquard shawl by String Theory; and the Memphis tea towel sets by Fotofolio/Artpost.
On Sunday, Aug. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., a related seminar titled “Open House – What’s Hot in Home Design?” will explore trends influencing home products, from materials and color to commerce and branding. Warren Shoulberg of Sandow Media will moderate the panel discussion, which includes Susan Feldman, One Kings Lane co-founder and chief merchandising officer, and Laurie Pressman, Pantone vice president fashion, home and interiors. Tickets, which cost $20 advance/$25 on-site, are available online at www.nyigf.com/programs.
