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As Chute Gerdeman Retail’s Material & Trend Specialist, Katie Clements is involved in all retail projects providing design support as a materials and color expert. She utilizes her vast knowledge and extensive library to present clients with well considered selections for fabric, carpet, tile, wallcovering, lighting, furniture and any other special project features.
 Katie’s material recommendations were recently published in VMSD and NAILS magazine.
In the past months Katie has recognized changes in surfacing trends. She says that texture is key and gloss, shimmer, and embossing are taking over the flat, matte carpets and wallcoverings.
Here are Katie’s top ten trends in surfacing for March 2008:
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Trend #1
Metallic and pearlescent paints—With a continued need for “affordable opulence” in times of tighter budgets, these paints can create an upscale feel in retail.
Example: Studio Finishes Collection by Benjamin Moore
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Trend #2
Fabric or linen textured porcelain tile—Adding texture and dimension to a typically flat material.
Example: Fabrique by Daltile
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Trend #3
Metallic carpet fibers—With a growing demand for new types of carpeting, metallic carpet fibers create unexpected glint and reflectivity.
Example: Glitz carpet tile by Bolyu
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Trend #4
Embossed Wallcovering—Now Cradle to Cradle Certified, this wallcovering is sustainable, durable and exceptionally unique.
Example: Xorel Wallcovering by Carnagie
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Trend #5
Back-painted glass—Completely customizable colors and graphics in glass to create an upscale modern feel that’s not too cold.
Example: Vitracolor by Skyline Design
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Trend #6
Concrete with a Green Attitude!—Concrete countertops or floor tiles with glass and mirror flecks are a great example of “earthy sophistication.”
Example: Concrete tiles by IceStone
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Trend #7
Solid but bold upholstery fabric—Make a statement with a vibrant yellow ottoman or a grass green lounge chair.
Example: Coda by Kvadrat / Maharam
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Trend #8
Dimensional wallcovering with a combination of matte, gloss, and beaded finishes—The contrast between the various textures makes this wallcovering stand out from a basic vinyl.
Example: ULF Moritz by Source One
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Trend #9
A twist on the standard sisal floor—With more texture and color, sisal becomes a “natural” statement underfoot.
Example: Full Volume by Monterery
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Trend #10
Embossed and glossy leather—Adding a graphic layer to a classic material, literally “branding” leather to make it proprietary and personal.
Example: City Lights by Edelman Leather
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