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Furniture trends: Style and storage Comment By Melissa Erickson More Content Now MailTribune.com By Melissa Erickson More Content Now Posted May. 11, 2015 at 12:16 PM By Melissa Erickson More Content Now Posted May. 11, 2015 at 12:16 PM » Social News It’s a combination of finishes that gives a home its style, and this summer furniture and decor trends are embracing two favorite design movements, comfortable chic and industrial, with a focus on investing in pieces that are well-made and meant to last. Versatility is key, said Elisabeth Dwyer, spokeswoman for Raymour & Flanigan Furniture. Both rooms and furniture need to be multifunctional, and added storage is always a bonus. “We’re seeing this in dining and entertainment, where the trend seems to be for servers to also be used as entertainment consoles,” Dwyer said. “Also in home office where desks are more multifunctional, such as being used for a craft table, and sofa tables can now be used as entertainment consoles.” Accents that have storage such as baskets, drawers and shelves, and cocktail tables that have stools that fit underneath the table for additional seating are popular, she added. Color Customers are gravitating to cream neutral fabrics and even more to items with gray tones rather than the dramatic black and white. “Furniture is still basically covered in neutral, linen-type looks. Gray continues to be a big color in contemporary products, and brown tones are still selling strongly but less than a couple years ago,” she said. Color is back but used more as a pop. “The colors are on the accent chairs, pillows and ottomans,” Dwyer said. “Blue is a big accent color. I find the accent patterns to have less colors within the fabrics, as in two-tones and not multiple with a lot of colors. The color for 2015 is Marsala, which is a great, very useable color. I do not see many patterns on upholstery except at the higher end.” Bigger sectionals, smaller dining tables In the living and family rooms, shoppers are looking for cleaner and simpler living, and big comfy sectionals offer plenty of space for relaxing and lounging. “The sectional business is huge. You can do so much with sectionals today whether it’s a space issue or filling a room with maximum seating. The options are endless and can be customized to work in any home or room setting,” Dwyer said. In the eating area, “formal dining sets are smaller than the old, huge, grand sets. I’m seeing that people are moving away from arm chairs and using side chairs and benches more. Upholstered side chairs with nail-head trim are very popular now,” Dwyer said. In casual dining, “mixing metal and wood is very trendy, along with faux concrete and UV table tops. The industrial look is hot right now. Metal dining chairs and backless stools also seem to be trendy,” Dwyer said. Above the table, statement chandeliers or light fixtures are grabbing attention. Bedrooms For the children’s room, painted colored veneers in navy, pink, lavender and gray are bringing a sense of fun, modern style, said Dwyer. “I’m also seeing more earth tones in veneer finishes as a movement away from everything being espresso or merlot,” she said. Kids also want more space and bigger beds, moving from twin and full beds to full and queen sizes. Bigger is also better in adult bedrooms. Dresser drawers are getting deeper, Dwyer said. “People want the extra storage, and beds with more storage are popular than beds without,” Dwyer said. “Formal bedroom vanities are less popular than they used to be. Armoires are no longer selling as people either hang their TVs on the wall or buy a small media chest.” By Melissa Erickson More Content Now MailTribune.com By Melissa Erickson More Content Now Posted May. 11, 2015 at 12:16 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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