Style Trend Predictions for 2012

“Inflatable furniture goes everywhere from the ski slopes to the beach to the roof of a building, and you don’t need to worry about weather or tenting to protect it.” —Kevin Dana, director of marketing and product development, CORT Event Furnishings

Blofield Air Design chair, call for pricing, available nationwide from Cort Event Furnishings (888.710.2525, cortevents.com)

“The chic yet rustic feel was the big hit of last year, so we forecast that the trend will continue to be very popular in 2012."  —Keiko Sato, creative director, Party Rental Ltd.

Hemingway Fruitwood folding chair, call for pricing, available on the East Coast from Party Rental Ltd. (201.727.4700, partyrentalltd.com)

“A more upholstered, luxurious, and residential look is at the top of the trend list for 2012 in the lounge rental industry.” —Josh Madans, General Manager, Suite 206

Greige Velvet Sofa, $600, available nationwide through Suite 206 (214.749.0400, suite206.com)

“The event world tends to lean toward white, but by using different textures and styles, black creates the same feeling of simplicity with a little more spice.” —Briana Nix, event producer/designer, GreenRoom

Chester sofa, $550 for seven days, available in New York from GreenRoom (212.625.1818, yourgreenroom.com)

“Glassware has become more of a focal point for designers—our purchasing department has prioritized unique glassware for 2012.” —Patty Tumminello, sales manager, Something Different Party Rental

Murano glassware, $4 each, available in the Tri-State area from Something Different Party Rental (973.742.1779, somethingdifferentparty.com)

“We think an evolution of Hollywood Regency will be popular—vintage design reinvented in a modern style.” —Jeff Sigler, vice president of sales, FormDecor

Harlowe lounge chair, $264 for three days, available in Southern California from FormDecor (310.558.2582, formdecor.com)

“Being environmentally conscious is an ongoing and important trend. Savvy, modern, and eco-friendly products will continue to be popular choices.” —Lisette Elhayani, executive, FWR Rental Haus

Home Grown table, $400, available nationwide from FWR Rental Haus (877.637.3744, fwrental.com)

“We go to the Milan Furniture Fair every year to check out the latest trends and apply them for use in the rental market. This past show, there was a strong resurgence of color.” —Bobby Taylor, principal, Taylor Creative Inc.

Gehry Color Cubes, $75 each, available on the East Coast from Taylor Creative Inc. (888.245.4044, taylorcreativeinc.com)

“Clients are looking to evolve from safe commercial styles in favor of consumer-based patterns, and are expanding upon this personal sense of design by layering or alternating patterns over the courses.” —Suzanne Turnbull, partner, McNabb Roick Events

Circle charger, $2.25, available in Toronto from Eventals Inc. (416.503.3222)

“Modern display furnishings engineered to contain the latest technology will enrich the environment of any event and engage attendees in an interactive way.” —Camila Pinzon, marketing manager, Blueprint Studios

The Panorama Collection, available nationwide through Blueprint Studios (415.922.9004, blueprintstudios.com)