AmericasMart showrooms and temps are a showcase for emerging trends. There are concepts that translate to every type of consumer. Here are a few Home ideas for Fall/Winter 2009 to look for during Market:

Furniture, Home Accents, Fine Linens: Animal Instinct- Furry, feathered or even fishy, animals and birds grace the entire home with both majesty and whimsy. In profile or in portrait, the images add life to our environments.

Area Rug: Red Hot - Deep and intense or rich and bright, red saturates the home palette. Whether it’s an accent color or the primary tone, red drives energy and generates warmth.

Living. Outdoor/Indoor. ^® The Gardens.^®: Bar None – A long way from the dusty saloons, bars offer another option for home entertaining. What’s better than cocktails by the pool or backyard burgers with an outdoor keg?

Holiday & Floral/ Home Décor: Family Tradition – Holidays offer the chance to gather family and friends so why not be festive? Traditional holiday themes and colors abound, many with contemporary twists.

Temps – Home: Tapestry of Life – Rich embroidery, beading and texture add depth and interest to everyday objects. In austere times, people find comfort in small luxuries.