Have a look at more pics from Highpoint Market and some of the upholstery trends I saw.
Bouclé was seen, but not as much as in the past. (After all, it is in the big box stores now, so not really new anymore.)
I didn’t see so many giant sectionals like I did in 2021 either, but this time I hit up two upholstery showrooms that I didn’t get to last time and opted to pass on two others that I usually see. I think sectionals can still be good for certain layouts and purposes, but I’d always rather have more furniture options than just a big sectional in a room.
These 3 trends are showing up more these days.
Floral fabrics on upholstery were seen in a few more traditional showrooms.
Details, trims and skirts on upholstery seemed on the rise.
Flanges, flanges, flanges!
Florals on upholstery
While this sofa isn’t in a floral, it is the same idea, but with the Chinese dragons.
Vintage Sofa
Everything old is new again!
I can’t resist sharing a photo of a vintage sofa I took in the Antique & Design Center at Highpoint Market. This sooo reminds me of the homes of my youth!
trims and skirts on Upholstery
This bullion fringe trim dressed up some otherwise simple, neutral upholstered pieces. I thought it a bit unusual to see the fringe on a track arm sofa, but I do like it! To me, that is a fresh look.
These are interesting chaise lounges I saw last market in the Rowe showroom. Then, I couldn’t think how I’d ever use them, since they are so big and low to the ground.
After seeing them this market, I think they would work in a big loft type space that was sort of a game room / overflow sleeping area. A space with a sloped, low ceiling would be perfect.
Oh, and they have a big jumbo welt!
Flanged edges
Flanged edges seemed really popular, on everything from a tailored pillow edge to a leather or hair on hide chair. I think it gives a more casual look to upholstery.
I have lots of gorgeous images of beautiful products seen at Highpoint Market Fall 2022 this last weekend. I visited at least 40 showrooms or booths and found a few trends I’d like to share.
The one I was most curious about was color. Would there be a specific color trend this market?