As you know from our posts on Eastern Accents Bedding and Facebook , Home on the Range designers Lynne Barton Bier and Susan Howard made the journey from Colorado to North Carolina to attend the recent High Point Furniture Market, a huge industry event that takes place biannually. With thousands of exhibitors showcasing fresh products, the show often prompts the emergence of many new design trends, and the Spring 2012 market was no exception. The High Point Market has now released its Spring/Summer 2012 Market Style Report, revealing the following furnishings trends, among others:

Handmade, artisan items—or pieces appearing to be hand-made—are popular.

Currey & Company

Suitcase-inspired wares and trunks are appealing to people who love traveling.

Global Views

Nesting tables are on the rise again, and the trend has taken a turn toward “hidden seating” as well.

Arteriors

Great set of shagreen nesting tables from Made Goods

Some of the other trends Lynne and Susan noticed were the proliferation of bold patterns and colors and the wonderful Ikats that were on everything from pillows to rugs to bedding.

Wonderful Ikat rug from Surya

Susan contemplates the selection of great colors and patterns from Company C

And the reclaimed industrial look that we have been using in rustic design for a few years is now being used in both urban and more traditional interior design.

This coffee table from Zentique is a great example of reclaimed metal used in a more contemporary styleGreat mix of reclaimed and industrial in the lamp and table from Zentique

We also loved all of the amazing mirror designs and materials we discovered around each corner!  Mirrors are taking the place of art in many areas of the home because of their sculptural and reflective qualities.

We loved the shape of this mirror from Made Goods

The shades and varied lengths of the reclaimed wood are really eye catching in this mirror from Made Goods

Visit the High Point Market website to see the full Market Style Report, and leave us a comment below to let us know what you think of the latest home design trends.

Images1-3 via highpointmarket.org

 Images 4-9 via Home on the Range Interiors

Be sure to take a look at the Home on the Range Facebook album with more High Point finds!