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t's true that flowers and plants—and their vessels—qualify as important decorative accessories,
but in this article, we take a broader look at home accents, including items such as table lamps
and outdoor lighting; area rugs, throw pillows and other soft goods; wall décor—and, most
important for florists, fresh and permanent flowers and plants.
Post pandemic, it is important to note that there is a huge shift toward home entertaining and creating
spaces to have fun times in with family and friends. Furnishings and accessories that are geared toward
sitting together and being convivial, cocktail cabinets that move and rotate, and anything that is a bit
playful yet glamorous and dramatic. While there is a general move toward sophistication, that aesthetic
is more relaxed today. e feeling of luxury remains important, but it has to feel comfortable, livable
and approachable.
ere are no magic-bullet products we can suggest that every consumer in North America will want
(there are no such things!), but there are trends to be aware of—both seasonal and year-round. Most
consumers do not have the means or desire to change their home décor every season or year, so
most simply refresh and update their looks by changing their decorative accessories and accents.
So, what's in right now?
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