Two weeks ago I packed my bags and headed down to Las Vegas for the semi-annual Las Vegas Market – a huge trade show event with over 4,300 exhibiting furniture, decor and gift manufacturers. It was my first time attending a market like this, I had a lot of fun, learnt a lot and saw a lot of new 2020 trends!
I’ll be sharing more a little later about my tips and tricks for attending and navigating Las Vegas Market as a newbie, but today I thought I’d share some of the trends and patterns I noticed while exploring the many, many showrooms.
The first thing I’ll point out is that almost every designer I heard speak seemed to talk about “not following trends” and going the opposite of trends”. I’ll be honest, I started to roll my eyes when I heard this, especially because many of those designers are considered to be “trend setters”. Sure, some things will be popular for a short period and then disappear, others will stick around for the long haul. But right now, this is what manufacturers think people will want to buy in 2020.
Cane/Wicker
![Cane and Wicker Furniture](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2.png?resize=871%2C512&ssl=1)
Cane was everywhere at market – chairs, light fixtures, tables, beds – you name it, you could find it made of cane. I especially loved the wicker cabinets.
Vintage & Vintage Style Rugs
![Vintage Style Rugs](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5.png?resize=977%2C510&ssl=1)
I love vintage rugs. I do not always love the price tag that comes on many vintage rugs. I am always so excited to see manufacturers of affordable rugs creating vintage inspired patterns with bold colours and a faded look. Of course, actual vintage rugs are an amazing one-of-a-kind find – I picked up a little one at the “cash and carry” event that I have fallen in love with.
Dark and Moody Paint & Patterns
![Moody Paint & Patterns](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3.png?resize=902%2C511&ssl=1)
Many of the showrooms I visited had painted their walls with dark colours as a backdrop to feature bright and light products. I also loved this moody floral removable wallpaper.
Basket lights
![Basket Light Fixtures](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4.png?resize=973%2C512&ssl=1)
I started to get the feeling that every showroom I went into was going to have basket lights…and I was okay with it. I think these lights are fun and the majority were very affordable.
Light Creamy Wood
![Light Grey/Beige Wood](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/6.png?resize=991%2C511&ssl=1)
One of the biggest patterns I saw in furniture was lighter shades of wood. I’m not sure what this colour is called, but it’s not quite grey, not quite brown – the perfect not-too-warm creamy tone. Some shades were more rustic, some more polished, but nice to see something lighter than walnut everywhere.
![Las Vegas Market Trends 2020](https://i0.wp.com/www.housebythebaydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/las-vegas-market.png?resize=1000%2C1500&ssl=1)
What do you think? Do any of these trends speak to you? If you want to see more of the photos I took at Las Vegas Market I have a highlight saved in my Instagram Stories of the entire trip!