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CityViewNC.com | 37 stitution that determines such selections is very organized and the color is announced to industry zealots each year around October or November. Without further ado, the color of the year is Radi- ant Orchid, a hue of bright fuchsia. Also trending for spring are bold florals and floral patterns. Each year at the High Point market where all the creatives in the industry flock to, the latest trends, vendors and workshops are packed into the week- long event. Top designers share their successful business strategies with the style spotters to take back to their clientele and top brands introduce the latest technology to incorporate into their work. Some other trends seen at High Point Market Chinoiserie is prevalent! "e Asian inspired pattern was seen everywhere this market," said Jana. "While most of the manufacturers are us- ing the pattern in larger scale to update the look." Other tips that the designer passed on to us are that neutrals continue to gain strength. e farm to table concept is making its way into the interior design world. Warm browns like cocoa and sable are being used as base colors and being paired with pastel tones. Pink and feminine – e neutrals browns and greys balance out the feminine tones of the pinks and corals that were seen everywhere this market. In addition to pinks, florals and metallic are also part of a feminine trend happening now and predicted to make a presence until 2016. "Brass/Gold are sticking around. Every show- room I visited had some form of this metallic color, " she said. "From tables and lamps down to cabinet hardware." Other musts – fabric covered case goods. From raffia to linen, it wrapped door fronts on buffets to entire side tables and dressers. Mid-century modern furnishings are going nowhere. It's sticking around while being paired with fun modern fabrics to lacquered metallic paint colors. Believe it or not, Jana shared that wallpaper is coming back in full force and she ap- plauds the technology enhancements that make it easier to work with and take it down, more than ever before. "Wallpaper offers a certain aes- thetic, texture and feel that paint does not offer," shared Jana. "Using it on your ceiling is fun and unexpected." is military spouse has weathered deploy- ments and aer years of hard work and sticking true to her calling; Jana has found her niche in excelling in uncovering each client's desired out- come, balancing aesthetics and functionality, to create the perfect space…her dream job. CV Computer generated Revit image for the client before the remodel is complete

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