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FURNISHINGS

Fiome fashions

change with time

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Where we dive and how we furnish furniture, makers are alsa up.

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our homes.

Remember fussy Victorian inte:
riots and bustled fadies whe popu-
larized fainting couches?

Fashion reflests the tenor of the
times and, because our times are
fast-paced and complex, todiay's
fashion trends crolve rapidity. We
keep pace throuzh the media and
by observing what’s new in the
marketplace.

Home furnishings are part of the
fashion scene but, because we buy

dating traditional groups by otter
ing selected ttems in faux finishes.

Another new trend involves the
studied interpretation of a par-
ticular design force. the work of
architect Frank Lloyd Wright and
his contemporaries, for exa mole.

Sunilarly, a resurgence of inter-
est in turn-of-the-century wicker is
Inaking news. The natural grace
and texture of these classic styles
complement other decorative
looks, especially Country and
Contemporary, Makers are adding
more versatility. with new finishes
and combination colars.

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furniture less often than, say,
clothing. we aren’t as aware of
fashion’s impact on our decorating
taste. Actually, apparel style is a
good barometer of home fashion
— the colors seen in clothing now
will be displayed in furniture stores
next year, or sooner.

Just as you shop and compare
before you buy apparel, it makes
sense to browse through good
home furnishings stores frequent-
ly. Ask questions and learn about
quality, value, construction and
your own taste — you’ll make bet-
ter furniture-buying decisions as a
result.

During these shopping trips,
you'll be dazzled with the array of
furniture styles now available —-
from sleek contemporary Icoks to
those you've seen for years, such

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Manufacturers continually seek
fresh approaches to furniture styles
that have withstood the test of
time, as well as new contemporary
designs.

Recent furniture markets have
focused on several fashion trends
in furnishings now being seen by
consumers in stores across the
country.

The high-style contemporary
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