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7 hot home trends for 2013
Apr.04,2013
It's 2013. Time to say so long to the country kitchen, wallpaper borders and matchy-matchy furniture. The latest trends in home décor are all about embracing distinct styles and bold designs. In addition, watch for homeowners to seek practical ways to make their homes more enjoyable and affordable.Read More + -
China's import of goods to hit $10t in 5 years
Apr.04,2013
BEIJING -- China's imports of goods will hit a value of $10 trillion in the next five years, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.Read More + -
When Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal Become Inspiration for Design
Apr.03,2013
Designers from Studio Job have brought two landmarks of France and India into two unique designs: the Tour Eiffel Lamp and the Taj Mahal Table.Read More + -
US concern on China currency fades as yuan grinds higher
Apr.03,2013
After years of grabbing the spotlight in US-China economic relations, US concerns over the value of Beijing’s currency appear to be fading, giving ground to newer issues like cyber-security and trade secret theft.Read More + -
Surface details
Apr.02,2013
In 2013, the trends we’ll see in interior design and architecture will be some of the most contradictory to date. On one hand, futuristic, cyber influences will inspire strange, organic architectural elements in the home. On the other hand, throwbacks to past times, such as vintage furniture and design, will increase in popularity, writes JoBeth Phillips…Read More + -
Pier 1 Imports' 4Q comp sales increase 7.9%, up 7.5% for year
Apr.02,2013
Pier 1 Imports reported a sales increase of 15.7%, to $552 million, for the 14-week fourth quarter ended March 2, 2013. Comparable store sales for the period increased 7.9% over last year's 10.3% gainRead More + -
Pantone releases 2014 interior color trends
Apr.01,2013
Pantone’s trend forecast book names nine key color and design themes for home furnishings and interior design for the year 2014. They are: Techno Color, Physicality, Sculpted Simplicity, Fluidity, Collage, Intimacy, Moda, Tribal Threads and Eccentricities.Read More + -
Become a Color Connoisseur With Pantone's Pretty Palettes For 2013
Apr.01,2013
According to the PANTONE VIEW home + interiors 2013 book, there are nine color palettes predicted to dominate interior design and furniture trends this year. A mix of muted palettes serve as the new classics while rainbow-inspired colors provoke bolder style statements.Read More + -
Confidence boost for first-quarter growth
Mar.29,2013
China's entrepreneurs and bankers are showing strong confidence on economic growth in thefirst quarter, based on rebounding market demand and a stronger need for credit, which mayfuel inflation in coming months, according to two separate reports from the country's centralbank released on Tuesday.Read More + -
Pantone announces 2014 directions for home
Mar.29,2013
CHICAGO - Pantone LLC today released the Pantone View home + interiors 2014 trend forecast featuring nine key color and design themes for home furnishings and interior design for next year. The announcement was made by Pantone during the International Home & Housewares Show here at the company's ColorWatch Display in the Hall of Global Innovation.Read More +