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1. INTRO\\xa0
We weren\\u2019t able to make it to the October High Point Furniture Market show because we had just returned from our adventures at the Roundtop Antiques Fair and had to get down to business.\\xa0 Good thing we have lots of talented and knowledgeable designer buddies who would fill us in on the latest and greatest trends. We asked them to call in and give us their top finds so that we could share them with you.

2. BACKGROUND ON HIGH POINT MARKET\\xa0
You probably all know this but in case you are new to the design world, here\\u2019s the scoop of what the High Point Furniture Market is. The\\xa0High Point Market\\xa0held in\\xa0High Point, North Carolina, is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, with over 10 million square feet and roughly 2000 exhibitors throughout about 180 buildings.\\xa0 It is put on semi-annually and it\\u2019s a must destination to be \\u201cin the know\\u201d.

3. DESIGNERS\\xa0
A. Lisa Peck, Lilu Interiors, Minneapolis, MN - www.liluinteriors.com
i. Color lovers
ii. Organic in modern forms
iii. Seventies influence

B. Michele Plachter, Michele Plachter Design, Philadelphia, PA - https://micheleplachter.com
i. Curves
ii. Color
iii. Competitive Pricing

C. Leslie Carothers \\u2013 the Kaleidoscope Project and Savour Partnership, Houston, TX
i. Pop and Slogan Art
ii. Color
iii. Curves
iv. Textures \\u2013 nubbly

D. Patti Johnson \\u2013 Patti Johnson Interiors, Lebanon, OH - https://pattijohnsoninteriors.com
i. Moving away from grey \\u2013 lighter and fresher
ii. Use of white upholstery
iii. Use of blue \\u2013 away from navy and towards royal, teal and baby blue
iv. Return of glam \\u2013 away from industrial and rustic and more high end looks
v. Marriage of stone with case goods \\u2013 natural and man-made being mixed

E. Ginger Hartford, Eurdesign Studio , Dallas - www.eurdesignstudio.com
i. Artful living
ii. Wall Art trends\\xa0 - modern, nature and fresh
iii. Form Design

F. Deborah von Donop \\u2013 DVD Interior Design, Greenwich, CT - https://www.dvdinteriordesign.com
i. Color and washed whites
ii. Light and calming pinks
iii. Nature inspired

G. Kara Cox \\u2013 Kara Cox Interiors, Charlotte, NC - https://www.karacoxinteriors.com
i. Gesso finish \\u2013 chalky white
ii. Deep blush like merlot
iii. Furniture as art \\u2013 curved backs, open arms, multiple materials

H. Cynthia Porche \\u2013 Cynthia Porche Interiors, Atlanta, GA - http://cynthiaporcheinteriors.com
i. Curated elements in design \\u2013 color pops in velvet and linen
ii.Mixing modern with organic \\u2013 metals with wovens
iii. Soft nod to traditional in a transitional way