Mar 6, 2019
The 2nd episode of our podcast last year was on the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Trends from KBIS (The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) that we attended last year in Orlando, Florida and coincidentally was the 2nd highest downloaded episode since we started this podcast!
Unfortunately we weren’t able to attend KBIS this year (it was in Las Vegas where it snowed for more than 7 hours resulting in delays and flight cancellations).
We enjoy this show so much and were so disappointed that we couldn’t go because it is pure eye candy and we learn so much. So in order to share the latest and greatest with you, we reached out to our designer friends and had them be our eyes for us. We are so lucky that we can count on them.
Crazy story, I also got information from a builder who shared his thoughts.
First up - Rose Dostal – RMD Designs, LLC – Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling Architectural Design in Hudson, Ohio.
A. Rose Dostal – RMD Designs, LLC – Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling Architectural Design in Hudson, Ohio – http://www.rmddesignsllc.com
a. Hexagon
b. Unique Storage Solutions
c. Matte Black
B. Greg & Gina Lynch – Enfort Homes –- boutique spec home builder & developer based in Kirkland, Washington. Check out their beautiful website http://www.enforthomes.com
a. Matte Black still hot
b. Gunmetal – new
c. Acrylic pulls are the next big thing
d. Faucets
e. Paint
f. Tile
g. Lighting
h. Frills
C. A rundown from the team and Alexandria at http://www.kitchenandbath.com
a. Favorite Products
b. Shieldspray Technology:
c. Sapienstone: The Italian porcelain surface was the talk of the show! Featured in their own booth and in award winning Monogram booth the versatility of this surface was mesmerizing. SapienStone’s porcelain surfaces come in a array of shades including their new natural wood designs that look and feel like the real deal.
d. BlueStar: At this booth you were able to see PANTONE’s color of the year Living Coral featured on their customizable appliances. You can choose from 750 different colors, several textures, knobs, trim and door styles. A prototype designed by our design colleagues Madcap Cottage was of a floral and plaid patterned oven.
e. Biggest Trends:
D. Modenus
a. Smart technology – Thermador offers voice control nearly the entire kitchen from your cooktop to your dishwasher
b. Color and Texture
c. Unique Storage and workspace option to make a kitchen beautiful and functional.
E. What #Design Hounds saw at KBIS
a. Michelle Gage - Michelle Gage Interiors
b. Megan Bachmann - Megan Bachmann Interiors
c. Stephanie Slifer - S Squared Interiors
d. Jennifer Moreau – Moreau Designs
e. Maureen Break Coates – Luxury Transitions