A fun trend is the ottoman. These come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Not just for the feet, ottomans are used for extra seating. Some are shaped and sized like small benches. All were fun to look at and great to use.
Ethnic design is something that is slowly, but powerfully coming into fashion.
There is also some wonderful design being exported from England. That's another subject. Governments around the world help support the export of their furnishings industry through government-sponsored programs at trade shows and other exhibitions. It is really difficult for our furnishings manufacturers to gain the expansion and global exposure that countries all over the world enjoy. In this regard, I've been asked by the Italian Trade Commission and Federlegno Arredo to broaden the knowledge of Italian design in furnishings.