Press Release Body = From modern furniture to accessories and dinnerware, people
look for items that
possess a strong sense of personal style. The casual living trend in modern
furniture translates into multi-functional furniture with clear non-cluttered design
and extended seating furniture pieces such as extra-long and curved couches and
sofas.
Modern furniture today encourages family values, promotes quality family
entertainment, supports traditional values and generally helps people connect.
Another noticeable trend in home décor is a return to ‘formal\\\' for special
occasions. People tend to make a greater effort preparing for special occasions or
dinner parties and spend more time selecting dinnerware, candles, photo albums,
seasonal decorations and table linen. Another important modern furniture trend is
sensuality which means luscious fabrics, soft warm colors and simple shapes.
Many furniture items are adjusted for use for the targeted group of single men. This
means sleek minimalist design and an emphasis on the use of multi-media
applications. Flat screen TV\\\'s are accommodated in hi-tech entertainment centers,
and flat loudspeakers are incorporated into lean, spacious sofas, covered with dark
trendy upholstery fabrics. This trend is also reflected in one-of-a-kind furniture
items, such as art pieces having a functional meaning. Wide use of LED lighting
technology helps transform a coffee table into a futuristic object that will change
colors depending on a situation.
Speaking of materials used in modern furniture today, light woods still dominate.
Oak, cherry, and birch are the most popular woods, with rattan and bamboo on the
rise. Many woods are artificially stained to resemble exquisite tropical woods, for
example, zebrano, mahogany, or palisander. A varnished solid front is often combined
with a veneered body. Stainless steel, polished or brushed, and aluminum are used
widely, often combined with innovative satin glass and boldly colored fiberglass.
In the upholstery, modern furniture designers favor refined large abstract patterns
or sophisticated monochrome surfaces. Stripes and checks, as well as floral patterns
are slightly out of fashion. The most popular materials are wool, cotton and
leather, with wool felt gaining popularity.
The main characteristic feature of modern furniture is its understatement. Giorgio
Armani, a couturier turned furniture designer says, that a subtle richness, not an
obvious beauty, is most important in contemporary furniture design. Like a beautiful
woman, furniture today reveals itself over time.
www.22modern.com
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Web Site = http://www.22modern.com
Contact Details = 3828 Santa Fe,
Los Angeles
CA 90058
Tel: 323 679 4718
Fax: 323 585 3100
2008
