Times may be turning for some. A recent article on the Home Accents Today website stated that tabletop vendors are staying positive and building their brands and customer service to stay alive and strong right now. Several companies were interviewed by the editorial staff at HAT, and things are looking good for them! View the full article here.
Walking the Home floors of the July Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market on Thursday offered a feast for the eyes as well as product options to suit any target consumer. Whether buying for a multi-store chain, a small independent store or a diverse shop that offers both home and gift items, there are options to suit every taste and price consideration in both furniture and home accent pieces.
Dimensional pillows are a fun, interesting accessory item artfully placed in several showrooms. Felt, linen and canvas are some of the fabrics well-suited to creating the 3-D designs. While some use multiple colors, most rely on texture to create the visual and tactile interest.
Fine, raw linen and even burlap are being shown on diverse frames ranging from
basic to elegant to traditional to contemporary. Usually shown in natural hues or grayed tones, the fabric offers an interesting contrast to a variety of washed, painted or polished woods. These pieces provide a perfect background to show off interesting accent pieces with pops of color. Or, they work well for an almost monochromatic tonal environment that’s booth calm and interesting.
One look prominent at the European shows is starting to show up in Atlanta collections as well. Not always just traditional Americana, the flag motif works with upholstery, case goods and accessories to create colorful comfort pieces.
The newly defined Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind category debuts at the July International Gift & Home Furnishings Market when Temps open on July 10. This addition brings the Temps collection to 25 categories. The newest addition is strategically located in Building 1 on Floor 2, so it’s easily accessible from any of the buildings.
The Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind collection is part of AmericasMart’s Home expansion. This particular collection showcases antiques, vintage décor and unique product, including furniture, home accents, tableware, lighting, wall art, silver and fine vintage products from all eras. There are pieces to suit lots of styles from deco to folksy to traditional.
Don’t forget the other Home Temps as well:
Living. Outdoor / Indoor.® The Gardens.® continues to be the product center that redefined and re-established the meaning of casual, elegant at-home living is again the center of attention in Building 2 WestWing on Floors 9 and 10 this July. It’s full of the industry’s finest and highest quality lifestyle merchandise whether you’re looking for a centerpiece fountain, the perfect planter or a comfy outdoor seating group. You can even find artwork and lighting specifically designed for outdoors or accessories to make the most basic patio feel like a magazine living room.
It’s unlike any other market center area in the country – a respite from traditional showrooms and temp spaces. Connected by a two-story waterfall, the floors showcase stunning product and distinctive accents that are as creative as the setting. Filled with winding pathways and artistic lighting, the whole area captures the natural spirit of its product mix.
The industry’s leading gardens and casual lifestyle companies showcase their product throughout the open-air environment. Plus there are plenty of fun, free events during Market, including:
