Good, Better, Best: Our Favorites from NEOCON 2024
Our team dropped by NEOCON in Chicago last week, taking a peek behind the curtain at all the new and innovative trends coming down the pipeline in furniture, fabrics, interiors, and so, so, SO much more. And we made a list of our favorites.
Visiting NEOCON was an exhilarating experience for us! The energy, creativity, and innovation on display were truly inspiring. We spent a couple of days immersing ourselves in the latest trends and designs, connecting with fellow enthusiasts and industry leaders.
Every stop offered a unique perspective and innovative solutions that left us in awe. After countless conversations and a multitude of inspiring encounters, we've compiled a list of our favorite finds that stood out for their creativity, functionality, and design excellence.
Join us as we share the highlights of our NEOCON journey!
FAVORITE SHOWROOM — SixInch | @sixinchusa
It was an absolute NO-BRAINER!! The SixInch showroom targeted the inner child that lives in all of us with their fun, eclectic, and retro yet futuristic interior approach. Plant life was incorporated alongside vibrant and saturated color tones that popped against the dark undertones of the space. Selfies and Instagramable moments showed up in every corner. These guys know what they are doing!!
You have got to visit their website - Favorite all around: https://sixinchusa.com/
FAVORITE CHAIR — Haworth | @haworthinc
We know it's hard to believe, but there were a lot of chairs to pick from! We were able to narrow it down to one singularly stunning seat. The Squash Armchair that we saw at Haworth took the cake for our favorite chair, presenting an oversized, soft, and friendly form with an incredible personality and monochromatic color scheme.
Check out Haworth's site at https://www.haworth.com/na/en.html
FAVORITE WASTE RECEPTACLE — Magnuson Group | @magnusongroup
THIS is a tough category to win in - in fact, its not a category we even considered before twe visited Magnuson Group. At Magnuson Group, nothing lacked beauty, even the garbage cans. Magnuson incorporated not only style, but modularity into their receptacles, accommodating recycling, compost, or even plants.
https://magnusongroup.com/
FAVORITE TOTE — NaughtOne | @naughtone_furniture
You guys! This is the category to win! There were totes everywhere. Literally. Everywhere...
Home to the iconic Percy chair, NaughtOne took first place when it came to the tote bag. Coming in either greige or dark coral fabric, the O/I totes were adorned with beautiful type of contrasting color on both the front and back.
https://www.naughtone.com
FAVORITE LIGHTING — Hightower | @hightowergroup
The Hightower showroom was actually dazzling. Fun, colorful, and youthful - and the lighting they integrated only supported that motif. The ceiling and wall-mounted lighting elements were playful, and the walls were decorated with small, circular beams of light — almost as if we were surrounded by the reflections of a disco ball.
https://hightower.design/
FAVORITE PLANT INTEGRATION — Frovi | @frovi_design
Perhaps the best example of the biophilia trend this year was showcased by Frovi. Their showroom integrated nature throughout the space, and plants were chosen that complemented the furniture and lighting pieces that they were paired with.
https://frovidesign.com/
BEST HOSPITALITY — Allermuir | @allermuir
Allermuir wins gold in our book by providing NeoCon attendees with the rest stop of their dreams. The Allermuir lounge area was equipped with an open bar, ice cream cones, wireless chargers, charcuterie cups, custom cocktails in unique souvenir cups, and even free massages.
https://www.allermuir.com/us/
MOST INTERACTIVE — Behr Paint | @behrpaint
Of all the booths and showrooms with interactive elements, Behr gave attendees the chance to paint a bear. By doing so, they showcased their brand equity, allowed people to experience their product while flexing their creativity, and built an iconic piece to showcase and talk about for years to come.
FAVORITE STORE FRONT — Buzzi | @buzzi_global
https://www.buzzi.space/
FAVORITE BENCH — Schiavello | @schiavellofurniture
https://www.schiavello.com/furniture
BEST CEILING — Loft Wall | @loftwall
FAVORITE VIBE — Venue Industries | @venue_industries
FAVORITE COLOR USAGE — Momentum | @momentum_textiles_walls
https://momentumtextilesandwalls.com/
FAVORITE REPS — Interface | @interface
https://www.interface.com/US/en-US.html
OUR FINAL THOUGHTS
Kristy Sieve
president
