HD Expo 2008

I must apologize for not posting is quite a long time. I've been so busy both at work and in my personal life (I just moved into a new condo). Anyway, last week I went to HD Expo in Las Vegas, THE event and trade show for the hospitality design industry. It was amazing as usual.

Here is a quick report on several noticeable trends:

1) Animal Prints in carpets and fabrics

Interface Carpet Tile

2) Shiny and luxurious Fabrics

Zoffany Fabrics Booth Panaz fabrics – Lots of cut velvets!

3) Humongous scale pattern repeats (sometimes none) and Large Texture

In carpet, wall covering, panels, fabrics, etc.

Brinton’s Carpet USA

4) Mix of wood and cream lacquer, or wood and bone in case goods

EFLM Furniture

5) Bold colours in lighting

Axo Lighting Subzero collection

6) 3D Art

Fabric and leather in resin and acrylic by UK artist Laura Thomas

Gold Leaf Design

Artsigns (laser cut screens)
7) Sculptural and unique mirrors
Other Interesting products:

Jockimo floor tile and tabletop surfaces

Sensitile – Play of sparkling light without light through ingenious use of mirror and light passage tubes embedded within the product.

Six Inch - Polyurethane coated foam furniture can be used indoors and outdoors.

Russian Doll tables by Dennis Miller & Associates

Lilyjack Bench
Shimmerscreen