What's IN? What's Out?
February 2009
In the January 2009 edition of Home Accents Today, Susan Dickenson updated their blog with what current retailer customers liked and did not. Susan says, that this In & Out list is ment to shed some light on what themes, colors, merchandising mindsets, styles and products are selling....... and which aren't. The responces of various retailers, polled in Mid- December, represent what's going on in a variety of different geographic areas, price point ranges, product styles and economic climates. Keep in mind that In & Out lists reflect the views and experiences of our retail readers, not Home Accents Today's editors. If your favorites didn't make the list, you can add your thoughts to this article online.
What's IN
Over the top Wallpaper patterns
The updated wingback chair ( sleek lines, overstated frame)
Bigger lamps, interesting shades and bases
Art with interesting mats
Vintage look in large distressed wood or iron accessories
Walnut finishes
Buddhas
Soy and Beeswax candles
Monograms
Mixing styles and periods
Modern nostalgia
The eclectic urban loft look
All Shades of green
Black/white/gray/silver
Gray/charcoal/pewter paired with clear bright colors
Copper and bronze
Jewel tones
Rusty reds, tangerines
Pinks, violets and lavenders
Nature themes
Unique side tables
Chinese Antiques
Comfort
Value
Understated Elegance
What's Out
High maintenance furniture
High maintenance anything
Muddy earth tones
Shiny gold
Too many flowers in floral arrangements
Boring lamps
Boring lampshades
Nautical and shell themes
Cheap imports, Cheap imitations
Excessively large artwork
Shabby
Entire name imprints
Rooms saturated with mirrored furniture pieces
Deep cherry finishes
Matchy-Matchy