While reading this morning, I came across a blog that featured Ashley Furniture’s Top Furniture Trends of 2012.  As you may already know, we carry a variety of Signature Design by Ashley products and offer the best prices on Ashley in Delaware.  Here’s a summary of what this furniture manufacturing giant had to say about what’s hot this yeaFurniture Trendsr.

Sectionals.  With more people looking to entertain at home, as well as a large selection of durable and versatile leathers and fabrics available – sectionals are big this year.  We’re seeing a variety of styles and options (i.e. chaise ottoman that can be flipped to either side) increasingly making sectionals a great option for any home.

Storage Beds.  We are in the age of organization and storage beds definitely meet that need.  Especially with apartment living and tighter spaces, storage beds can be a great options sometimes offering up to 10 drawers for storage in the bed alone!    These beds are a great option for youth as well.

Better Mattresses.  Most of us have noticed the movement among hotels to bump up the luxury experience by replacing their older mattress styles with new memory foam and premiere mattresses.  Thanks to clever manufacturers, these premiere mattress prices have come down tremendously making them now affordable to everyday consumers.

Console Loveseats become affordable.  Again, we see a trend in furniture that offers storage options.  Prices on loveseat and sofas with hidden consoles for cup holders and remote storage have come way down and consumers seem to be responding.  We have seen an increase in sales of these entertainment seating options.

TV Consoles.   Flat screens are here to stay, but we are also seeing a revival in TV stands, consoles, and media chests.  After all, most of us need a place for that pesky cable box at the very least right?  Media chests are a great option for bedrooms, giving you a few chest drawers for clothing and a spot to store the TV components.

Servers and Sideboards.  More and more folks are entertaining at home.  With that, there’s an increase demand for making entertaining easier and that includes giving homeowners a place for platters, storage, and bar areas.  Side boards and servers are popular this season and we’re seeing more options available for casual dining and bar sets.

Writing Desks.  Laptops have done away with many of the desktop computers of the past and with that have changed the face of the home office.  However, folks still need a work station and that is where we see these writing desk areas thriving.  More compact and just the answer for many homeowners.

Bigger Coffee Tables.   With many folks opting for sectionals – bigger coffee tables help offer a gathering space when folks are eating or working when they are in front of the TV.  We’re seeing more storage coffee tables and lift tops as well.

Gathering Tables.  Counter height tables are big this year.  The kitchen has always been the heart and hub of any home – these gathering tables are offering more comfort and style encouraging people to sit down and stay a while.

Accent Furniture.  Storage ottomans, room screens, arm side tables – we’re seeing a lot of great options in accent furniture coming out this year.  Great for giving your room that perfect finishing touch and decorative flair as well as offering extra seating and storage.

Many thanks to Ashley for offering this snap shot of what’s hot in furniture this year.  Stop in Today to see what’s new from Signature Design by Ashley at our Delaware furniture and mattress store.