The trend: Fabrics, furnishings and fireplaces

More fabrics, furnishings and fireplace mantels Are you a fan of the timeless design of Hickory Chair or exotic Rodolph fabrics? International Market Square (IMS) has added seven new showrooms that offer hundreds of items for the home. The 70-plus IMS showrooms in Minneapolis are a resource for designers, architects and their clients.

Most are open to the public for browsing. To make a purchase, you may need to work through a designer. For information, call IMS, 612-338-6250.

Blended Blue, Suite 364, www.blendedblue.com.

Elegant and modern furnishings by manufacturers such as R. Jones and Bright Chair and fabrics from Brentano, Rodolph and others.

Hickory Chair, Suite 363, www.hickorychair.com.

Handcrafted custom wood and upholstered furnishings, including pieces from design partners Thomas O'Brien, Mariette Himes Gomez, Alexa Hampton and Suzanne Kasler.

Artful Decor, Suite C-1, www.artandlease.com.

Francois & Co., Suite 161, www.francoisandco.com.

Period reproductions of architectural stone fireplace mantels. The company also designs classical French and contemporary range hoods.

Thorcraft Custom Cabinetry, Suite 447 (website under construction).

Builds wood cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms and other spaces.

KWA Nightfall, Suite 196, www.kwanightfall.com

Bespoke Kitchens, Suite 151,

www.bespokeminneapolis.com.

Bespoke furniture design has extended its reach to kitchen cabinetry made from exotic woods with detailed craftsmanship. The showroom will have two working kitchens.