Win a free store consultation from designer Mark Abrams!!
Coming in the June 2007 issue -- Casual Living’s Annual Merchandising Award Winners
Each year, Casual Living is proud to announce its Annual Merchandising Award winners. Selected from both single-store and multi-store participants, the staff of Casual Living, along with key furniture industry veterans, selects winners in the following categories: Most Fashionable Retailer, Best Overall Merchandising, Best Use of Accessories, Best Outdoor Display and, Best Store Front. And, new this year, the Most Fashionable Retailer 2007 will win a free store consultation from designer Mark Abrams. For one day, Abrams will travel to the winning store to offer design tips and merchandising tips.
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Outdoor Fabric Trends
Tuscan Sunset
Nature is the inspiration with fabrics that display golden tones combined with brown, red and a hint of green. Elegant patterns and slightly metallic shades are inspired by European design, whether in a stripe, damask or weave.
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Citrus Punch
Perfect for the summer months outdoors, stripes, solids and a variety of patterns are brought to life in colors such as watermelon pink, lime green, bright yellow and more. Perfect to decorate furniture by the beach and along the coast, these fabrics pack a colorful punch, bringing to mind the sand, surf and sea. More...
Outdoor Fabric Trends
Organic Art
Fabrics in warm shades of brown, green and white are a perfect accent for outdoor living. Highlighted with natural designs like leaves and simple lines, these fabrics not only complement the surroundings, but also darker frame finishes so popular today on casual furniture. More...
Relaxing Spa Day
Cool combinations of blue, green and brown conjure up images of the ocean, relaxation and a day at the spa. From chenilles and boucles to acrylic and polyester, these fabrics appeal to many homeowners to create a subtle statement outdoors.
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Outdoor Fabric Trends
Pumpkin & spice
Shades of orange combine with cream, brown and green. A step above neutral shades, the fabrics here represent the trend toward transitional fabrics. Spiced-up colors allow homeowners to ease the shift from indoors to outdoors with a palette not too bold and not too dull, but more metallic and subdued in nature. More...
Black & White
Representing yin and yang and opposite sides of the spectrum, the crisp and clean combination of black and white exudes a modern, contemporary and urban style. From metropolitan balconies to upscale outdoor areas, the pair creates an easy transition from the indoors, out. More...
Outdoor Style: Gather Round
The summer months can be stretched and winter evenings warmed with the offerings found today in the outdoor market. From fire pits and heaters to outdoor fireplaces and chimineas, there are a variety of options available that provide the heat and ambiance of a fire. More...
New in the Research Store:
Casual Living's 100 Powerhouse Specialists Casual Living's Powerhouse 100 report lists casual furniture specialty retailers who are significant players within the domain of casual furniture and accessories. Only casual furniture specialty stores, including hearth/patio specialists and pool/patio specialists qualified for the ranking. Sales from big box retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, Lowe's, Home Depot and Target are not included. Click here to order a copy.
Casual Living's 2006 Fabric Survey & Showcase
Our Fabric Survey looks at the best-selling colors and patterns for outdoor seating The survey is based on 2005 data, collected from retailers across all four regions of the United States and Canada who sell outdoor furniture. The report also includes style/trends articles by Casual Living editors, and a showcase of fresh new patterns from major fabric manufacturers. Click here to order a copy.
Casual Living's 2006 Resource Guide
This 124-page book is a complete guide to the casual furnishings industry. It includes an alphabetic listing of vendors, as well as vendor lists broken down by product category, and listings of suppliers, retail service suppliers, representatives and trade shows and associations.
NOTE: The directory is available in print format ONLY. We are unable to make the Resource Guide available in electronic form at this time. Click here to order a copy.
Open Editorial Invitations:
Casual Living: March Issue
-- Products exhibited at the High Point Market and Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
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