Take in enough visual information and it becomes easy to identify emerging trends. During my time at High Point Market a few key styles really stood out. First up, oversize chairs. True, Wearstler has been employing the use of these for years. But this was the first time I've seen them across the board offered for residential design. It seemed every brand offered their own version of "the big chair" - and often many varieties. These sizable beauties are all from the Henredon showroom. The chair in the above photo was enormous! Some of the girls asked me to sit in it to show just how big it really is. (For reference, I'm about five feet tall.) The more we looked, the more of these cartoonishly large chairs we noticed. These oversize forms took wingback to the extreme. To me, these chairs had a certain arrogance about them. And yes, I do mean arrogance. Without any words, furnishings like these tell the world you know a thing or two about design. The forms are bold, imposing and impossible to ignore. It says you outfitted your home with purpose and without hesitation. In my book, that's a good message to send! And I will say this... it felt great to feel so dainty and small in such a large, cozy chair. Something to consider if you're looking for a statement piece for your home. I love the look of pairing two together to create a conversation area.

On a side note, scale was one of the trends that surprised me the most. Clearly, many of these were meant for grand hotel lobbies or generously sized homes. It was inspiring to say the least. 

Stay tuned for more from High Point Market!