Jon Nameth loves this time of year. The owner of Campbellsville-based custom furniture shop Fine Oak Things can feel the renewed energy that comes with Spring. Nameth’s loyal clients frequent the business all year long – but there’s something different when the calendar turns to March and April.
“We start getting busier,” Nameth says. “People are more willing to get out than during the winter doldrums. Everything just picks up.”
Whether it’s getting the jump on ordering exquisite new patio furniture or planning to secure the perfect custom dining room table after a Spring move, the promise of consistent warmer weather encourages more people to walk through the Fine Oak Things front doors.
Many of those clients are intrigued with what’s trending on the furniture front. And Nameth devotes a considerable time and energy into keeping his customers informed on the most current style choices.
Here are three distinctive Spring trends to consider for your home.
A New Platform
In the last year or so, platform beds have increased in popularity – for several reasons.
“Platform beds are naturally a bit lower because you don’t need a box,” says Nameth. “They’re not as bulky, and easier to get in and out of than the high box springs. People just seem tired of having a box spring and they realize they don’t really need them. All they need is a mattress and it saves them money.
“Platform beds are part of this new trend of embracing a retro ‘50s look, that has been a bit modernized. It looks current, but has a throwback feel. That’s becoming more popular, especially with bedroom furniture. That mid-century modern style really lends itself to platform beds. They’re making a big comeback.”
The most popular model of platform beds Nameth has in the showroom is the Tribeca, built by Handstone, a renowned name in Canadian furniture circles. They offer versatility with a wood or upholstered headboard, as well as angled wooden feet. Nameth also mentions Handstone’s Laguna model, which features metal or fabric accents on the headboard. The Laguna also comes with metal feet, another growing trend.
Elevation Rise
Counter-height dining tables are also an emerging Spring trend. Nameth says that people just seem to love that look where their dining table sits higher. It’s certainly an eye catcher.
Dining tables are typically 30 inches high, counters are 36 inches high, and bars are 42 inches high.
“We can do most tables from our builders in all three heights,” says Nameth. “People love the look, especially if you’re taller or have trouble getting up and down, counter height is nice because you can just slide off the seat.”
“It’s a unique style. It’s got a gathering feel and cozy feel, like you’re at a pub.”
The perfect custom chair or upholstered stool makes this type of table stand out.
Reimagined Closets
New condos and housing developments occasionally have a noticeable lack of built-in storage. Solutions are needed. One current trend on that front is the use of armoires as closets.
“People are using armoires rather than having to do a renovation, which is time-consuming and expensive,” says Nameth. “The armoire is a good option that you can use in a bedroom or a front hallway to provide that closet space.
“The nice thing about that is if you move, you can take it with you.”
Tribeca and Metro are two popular models currently in the showroom. The standard configuration comes with two shelves behind the armoire. But Nameth says there is an option for a hanging rod in any model rather than shelves. Most also have drawers in the bottom for extra storage.
“One thing to consider is that if a client is planning on using it as a closet, we typically have to make it a little deeper than standard, which is no problem because everything is all custom made,” says Nameth. “Standard sizes are designed more for shelves to store sweaters and other bulky items. The hanger rod is 18 inches wide, so we make the armoire about 24 inches deep to accommodate the hanging clothes.”
As Fine Oak Things transitions to the Spring season, the showroom understandably changes. Space is needed to feature these trending pieces.
“We’re trying to keep it in line with what we’re hearing from customers,” says Nameth.
“We want to show what the people are asking for. Sometimes, you don’t know it exists until you see it.”
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