A Trip to Las Vegas Furniture Market with Garrison Hullinger

Hello, everyone! It’s Garrison Hullinger, the principal of Studio Garrison, and I’m excited to share my experience at the Las Vegas Furniture Market in January 2024. The Las Vegas Furniture Market is one of the larger and more comprehensive trade shows for the home furnishings industry, and it’s always a great opportunity to discover new trends, products, and vendors for our residential projects.

As a full-service interior design firm, we at Studio Garrison strive to provide our clients with the best quality and value for their spaces. That’s why we always keep ourselves updated on the latest innovations and developments in the market and build strong relationships with our trusted manufacturers and suppliers. In this blog post, I will share some of the highlights of my market visit and how they can benefit you and your projects.

Palecek Furniture

One of the first stops I made was at Palecek Furniture, a family-owned company specializing in handcrafted furniture and accessories made from natural materials. I have always admired their work and their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. They source their materials from renewable resources, such as rattan, bamboo, abaca, and seagrass. And they employ skilled artisans from around the world to create their unique and beautiful products.

I was especially impressed by their new collection of organic shapes and textural elements. These add a lot of interest and character to any space. I loved their curved sofas, their woven chairs, and their sculptural tables, which are perfect for creating cozy and inviting seating areas.

I also liked their lamps, mirrors, and wall art. These pieces feature organic forms and natural finishes that complement their furniture.

Leftbank Art

Another highlight of my Las Vegas Furniture Market visit was catching up with one of my treasured friends and artists, Catherine Freshley. Catherine is a talented painter who creates stunning landscapes and free-form objects that capture the beauty and mood of different places and seasons. She is also a wonderful person and a joy to work with.

Catherine works with Leftbank Art, a leading provider of art and custom framing for the interior design market. Leftbank Art has a huge collection of original paintings, prints, and photographs from various artists, as well as a state-of-the-art framing facility that can create any frame style and size.

I believe that Leftbank Art is a valuable partner for our projects because they have allowed us to improve the aesthetic and atmosphere of our clients' spaces with their diverse art offerings. Additionally, they can assist us in creating a sense of identity and community for multifamily projects by showcasing local artists and scenes that reflect the culture and history of the area.

Visual Comfort

The last stop I made was at Visual Comfort, a premier resource for signature designer lighting. Visual Comfort collaborates with some of the most influential and renowned designers in the industry, such as Kelly Wearstler, Thomas O’Brien, and Aerin Lauder, to create lighting fixtures that are elegant, sophisticated, and timeless.

I was blown away by their new introductions of rechargeable table lights and oversized pendants in organic shapes. The rechargeable table lights are a brilliant innovation that allows you to place them anywhere without worrying about cords or outlets. They are also dimmable and have a long battery life, making them very convenient and versatile. The oversized pendants are a statement piece that can add drama and impact to any space. They come in various shapes, such as spheres, ovals, and teardrops, and have a natural and organic look that contrasts with their scale and presence.

From projects in San Francisco to a new Palm Desert project I think Visual Comfort can be an excellent addition to our projects. Their lighting solutions can add an extra layer of sophistication and elegance to our designs.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and got a glimpse of what the Las Vegas Furniture Market has to offer. I had a wonderful time exploring the market and meeting with some of our amazing vendors and friends. I also learned a lot about the new trends, products, and technologies that can help us create multifamily spaces that are stunning, functional, and sustainable.

At Studio Garrison, we are always looking for ways to improve our services and deliver the best results for our clients and their projects. That’s why we value our market visits and our relationships with our manufacturers and suppliers, as they help us stay on top of the industry and provide us with the best quality and value.