5 Trends Spotted at the Las Vegas Market

The furniture manufacturers, sales reps and dealers I met at the Las Vegas Market product showcase this week were hoping one thing--that what happens in Vegas is noticed by retailers, ordered in bulk, displayed in stores as quickly as possible and sold at unprecedented rates.

Judging by their showrooms, here are five items that could become must-haves next season.

1) Floor mirrors with unexpected borders. Whether it's recycled newspaper, pressed leaves, fur or woven leather, as seen on Z Gallerie's Harper Floor Mirror ($499), mirrors are getting edges that make a statement. Gone are the sleek frameless mirrors that filled stores all summer.

2) Cowhide rugs. Everyone from high-end rug purveyors to low-end bedroom-in-a-box stores had cowhide rugs on offer. Real or fake--they seem to be replacing zebra patterns and FLOR tiles for stylish floors. This IKEA Koldby Cowhide ($249) won't break the bank.

3) Bubble lamps. (I couldn't uncover any more official terminology.) These were everywhere. I saw them as floor lamps and table lamps, in black, white, clear and gold, made with glass, crystal, plastic and even baseballs! What's great about this trend is that it's so affordable. Instead of the $1,275 Ralph Lauren version (seriously?!), opt for the perfectly lovely Crystal Ball Table Lamp for $79.99 from JCPenney.

4) Electric fireplaces. Now that portable fireplaces are so small, inexpensive and occasionally beautiful, there are tons of companies popping up to cater to the market. One that caught my eye was Classic Flame, which makes this electric log set insert to fit inside existing wood-burning fireplaces. Why make things hard on yourself if there are alternatives?

5) Apothecary jars. No longer just for Halloween or to hold M&Ms at weddings, apothecary jars in endless shapes were being used to display anything and everything--or even nothing at all. Seen here are Target's Atwell Covered Jar ($44.99) and Rialto Covered Jar ($34.99).