The Spring 2012 High Point Market was full of color. The blue trend continues from last fall, and this year’s color of the year, Tangerine Tango made many appearances,…but there were all types of warm colors that really popped. Nearly neon pink, tomato red, and bright oranges were all in full force,…and were most effective when paired with calm neutrals for some unexpected happiness.

Later this week, we’ll share some more color trends spotted so be sure to check back on Thursday and Friday. And if you were in High Point, what colors did you see?

There definitely was an undercurrent of something sinister at High Point this Fall. Along with the snakes, there was lots of black, leather, and strapping. It’s a continuation of the industrial trend somewhat,…but it has gone a little more towards bondage and the stuff of nightmares in a sense. Granted, market WAS a week before Halloween. I was also pleasantly surprised to see as much of the hot blood red color as I did throughout various showrooms. It always draws the eye and gains attention, so for a quirky shape it is a natural choice.

Dreamwalls Trends from High Point Market Fall 2011 - Dread Red

Global Views Created a bit of leather toughness with plenty of nail heads on buttery leather. The red beverage table takes it in an even more edgy direction.  And who are those little gremlins rappelling down upon you while you sleep? Arteriors featured mod shapes that popped extra in hot red. And I’ve GOT to have those creepy baby doll heads! Norwalk has a British inspired collection called “Boho Chic” that they introduced in the Spring, but the skulls create a motif that is unexpectedly weird. Arcanum is a new company based in Savannah, GA that had some interesting forged steel shapes to their beverage tables with a bit of gothic flair.  Johnston Casuals featured a huge steel mirror, powder coated blood red. Red Gallery had the most eye catching sign directing traffic to their gallery with this distressed Rauschenberg inspired dress.  Noir Furniture always has dark and provocative artwork. “Girl with Birds” doesn’t disappoint.  Made Goods featured coral done dangerously in hot red and pointy all over.  Charleston Forge featured flawless steel strapping, imprisoning some of our Dreamwalls Antique mirror.