As we get back from fall High Point Market, I am more anxious than usual to unveil the latest in home trends. It seems that 2018 has a lot in store for homeowners. I want to take you along on my “High Point” journey so that you can see “a day in my life” at market. Along on the trip, was what I consider my “design family” from Alaska. We met Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton of Bauer/Clifton Interiors at an Interior Design Society conference several years back and we have been tackling markets together ever since.
Elements of Design
It’s August, and you know what that means…school is back in session! I thought this would be a perfect time to review the elements and principles of design regarding current trends. This month we will learn about the elements of design and shift into the principles of design in September. Just as an artist uses brushes, paints, and pencils, an interior designer utilizes the more abstract “tools” of line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space….
En Vogue with Shayla Copas: The Grass Really is “Greener” on the Other Side!
With 2017 on the horizon, the Pantone Color Institute has selected their “color of the year” for 2017, Greenery. Described as a ”refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. The other side of 2016 is looking happy, fresh, clean and GREEN!
What is the Pantone Color Matching Institute, you ask? Simply said, they provide manufacturers’ in industries such as printing, fashion and home décor a standardized system to keep manufacturing of products consistent by referring to a color swatch number called a “pantone” color. The Pantone Institute unveils “hot” colors each year that help determine upcoming trends. Designers pay CLOSE attention to the forecast of the Pantone Institute, but this year there is a real buzz among the design community. Greenery is a fresh zesty yellow-green that conveys rejuvenation and new beginnings and it is my absolute favorite color forecast of my design career. Although it is a bright bold green, it will serve well as a neutral for many design applications and our team is excited to start designing spaces with accents of Greenery. Below I have featured products in the color Greenery and products in white/gold. White and gold pair beautifully with this strong color and after browsing my picks we think you will get as energized as we are… {photo credit: Pantone Institute}
Bungalow 5’s Jordan Cocktail Table in the color Spring Green is whimsical yet romantic. The European design also gives a nod to Asia with its chow foot. This table comes in four colors, but we are eyeing THIS SHADE! {photo credit: Bungalow 5}
EEEEEKKKKK!!!! We are in LOVE with Schumacher’s Zanzibar Trellis wallcovering. The bright green and white combo is fresh, clean and PERFECT! {photo credit: Schumacher}
The nature inspired Frogmore Lantern by Currey and Company features gold leaf-toned entwined branches and leaves. Light from within the lantern shines through the bronze clear glass encased in a dutch frame. Classic and drop dead gorgeous! {photo credit: Currey and Company}
Our friends at Jaipur Living have outdone themselves with their Gramercy by Kate Spade Leopard Ikat rug in the color Picnic Green. I have a teen project that is just BEGGING for this chic wool and viscose hand-tufted beauty. {photo credit: Jaipur Living}
Currey and Company’s Zhin chinoiserie cabinet in snow white adorned with handsome gold fretwork hardware would pair nicely with our new Pantone friend; don’t you think? {photo credit: Currey and Company}
Worlds Away has introduced the Campbell Lounger. Its refined barrel back and fab lime green lacquer finish make it one of my favorite “EN VOGUE” picks for 2017. {photo credit: World’s Away}
We hope you’ve enjoyed our Color of the Year picks and we look forward to hearing your take on Pantone’s new celebrity color! Happy New Year!
XOXO – Shayla
Photo courtesy of Rett Peek
Shayla Copas, owner and designer at Shayla Copas Interiors, is an award-winning Arkansas designer who has been voted by numerous publications as a favorite designer in the state. Her work has graced the pages of At Home in Arkansas and other publications throughout her 20 year career. Most recently, her work was featured on the cover of a Christmas interior design book, featuring several top designers across the nation including, Christopher Radko and HGTV personality Joe Ruggiero. Shayla is a member of the Interior Design Society and National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her new blog – En Vogue with Shayla Copas – will focus on trends in home design and entertaining.
One-on-One: Shayla Copas
At Home in Arkansas: What are your three must-have items for this Fall? Shayla Copas: Orange (cayenne) with Blue (royal navy) are going to be hot for fall, so my “must haves” are within this color story. The Worlds Away Anna Bar White Lacquer Bar cabinet with it’s bamboo detailing and gold gilted hardware is at the top of my list for sure. I would also say that the Lisa Kahn Blue Splatter lamp by Chelsea House is a must have as well! Little Rock native and artist Emily Cobb is painting fabulous treasures and any of her pieces is a good investment for your space. I also love the set of Golden Twig Sculptures by John Richard. They are fabulous for placing on a coffee table by books are on a bookshelf.
AHIA: What is your favorite paint color at the moment? SC: I have been leaning towards fresh whites as of late because there is nothing more classic than a white room with the layering of color in accessories, fabrics and art. I love Sherwin Williams Roman Column.
AHIA: Name a design trend or product you’ve been dying to try. SC: A design product I have been dying to try is the Maya Romanoff Beadazzled Sparkle Geode wallcovering in the color Sandstone. I just love the sparkle and texture. Maya Romanoff is one of my absolute favorite products.
AHIA: What is one design secret you can share with our readers? SC: My favorite Staple is a cream sofa! The cream sofa is “the little black dress” of the design industry! The no-commitment, versatile piece that can change as easily as swapping pillows. I always have a cream sofa in my home! Right now I have mint green and light yellow pillows on mine but you never know, in a year I could be sporting an entirely new color scheme! Also…Go with your GUT! If you automatically LOVE something, chances are that you will love the same piece five years from now. But always remember that not all elements in a design will give you this type of reaction as they stand alone. It is a combination of the elements that will give you that WOW factor! Trust your instincts but also give some room to your designer to use his or her creativity.
Learn more about Shayla and her work on her website: shaylacopas.com
And see a recent project of Shayla’s in our August issue: All Glammed Up
For more in our One-on-One series, check out our Q&As with Tracy Rivers of Angelfish Studios and with Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group
High Point Market Instagram Roundup, Part Three
April 5-10 was spring High Point Market, and a number of Arkansas designers and manufacturers were on the scene sharing with us all of their favorite finds via Instagram. We’re offering you a multi-part roundup of the items and trends they spotted.
Today’s installment? Vignettes of console tables, desks, and chests.
Top (L to R): Emporium Home, spotted by @bethdavisint; Worlds Away, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors Middle: Oly, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors; Hickory Chair, spotted by @cobblestoneandvine; Mr. Brown, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors Bottom: (L to R): Hickory Chair, spotted by @cobblestoneandvine; Mr. Brown, spotted by @kevinbearhill
Many thanks to Harper Howey (Harper Howey Interiors), Cobblestone & Vine, Kevin Walsh (Bear Hill Interiors), Beth Davis (of Beth Davis Interiors), Ashley Childers (of Emporium Home), Johnna Dobbs (of Mastercraft International), Tobi Fairley and Cheminne Taylor-Smith (of Tobi Fairley & Associates), and Katie Henry (of Katie Grace Designs) for sharing these images with us! More #HPMKT inspiration from these and more Arkansas design industry experts to come.