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KBIS: 5 Things that Really Stood Out

Nicole Zeigler — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:27:00 +0000

Last week I went to KBIS in Vegas. Vegas itself is a city of sensory overload, but add a convention center full of new kitchen and bath products, and you can hardly stand it.

We had less than 2 days to take it all in. Through the whirlwind tour, there were 5 things that stood out to me:

Contemporary Bling. Turn on the sparkle – faucets, cabinet & door hardware, glittery tile grout, and glitzy countertops

Rubinet lavatory faucet with Swarovski crystals

LED lighting embedded into the countertop, from Cambria

Cambria‘s new Galloway collection – the large clear quartz pieces sparkle!

Emtek Modern Crystal door hardware

glitter grout on a Voguebay display

Texture. In tile and beyond, textured finishes add a special depth and interest.
Ann Sacks textured tile steals the show.

Ann Sacks

Voguebay Hexagon Mosaic

Kohler Whitehaven sink with textured front

Brass and Bronze – We’ve been raving about this comeback for a while, but it was great to see it in full force at KBIS.

Emtek‘s bronze finish

Amerock‘s Gilded Bronze finish

Rohl‘s new Unlaquered Brass finish

Kohler‘s Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold finish

Oak It’s not an outright trend… yet. But it’s been making an appearance here and there, and I expect to see more. We’re not talking about the honey oak of the 80’s, but we’re also not talking about the quarter-sawn or rift cut that we’ve gotten used to in more contemporary settings. This oak is open-grained and dramatic, with finishes of matte, weathered, and gray. I only got one photo from KBIS, but there was more to be seen.

Functional Sink Accessories I’ve got a whole guest post on this topic alone that will soon be featured on the Utah Style & Design blog. I was thrilled with the new introductions that convert sinks into functional worksurfaces, including racks, cutting boards, and storage for cleaning utensils.

from Kohler

Norwalk Fabric & Design Trends, Part 5: Greenbrier

Nicole Zeigler — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:00:00 +0000

This is the last post in my series about the Fabric & Design Trends from Norwalk Furniture (see original post for Utah Style here)…

There were 5 trends presented and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk. I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back“, “Luxury Neutrals“, “Drum Beat“, and “Tongue-in-Cheek Chic” trends. The 5th trend presented was “Greenbrier.”

Greenbrier

The Alleghany Mountains of West Virginia are home to one of American’s grandest traditional resorts, The Greenbrier at White Sulpher Springs. Founded over 150 years ago and renowned for its exuberant Dorothy Draper decorated interiors, this relaxed and elegant playground welcomes both kings and commoners to its legendary 10,000 acres. Norwalk takes on this preppy aesthetic with its homage to this grand resort. With greens ranging from moss to emerald, blues with a decidedly turquoise hue, and purples in shades of violet, these upbeat color combinations are equally at home in your living room, sunroom, or upbeat bedroom.”

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Norwalk Fabric & Design Trends, Part 4: Tongue-In-Cheek Chic

Nicole Zeigler — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Continuing my series of posts about the Fabric & Design Trends from Norwalk Furniture (see original post for Utah Style here)…

There were 5 trends presented and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk. I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back“, “Luxury Neutrals“, and “Drum Beat” trends. The 4th trend presented was “Tongue-In-Cheek Chic.”

Tongue-In-Cheek Chic

“With a slightly naughty-but-nice edginess, this couture-inspired theme celebrates the forward thinking work of Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin, Robert Cavalli, and Kean Etro. The fashion runways from New York to Milan were full of studs, grommets, rivets, and metal accents this season. Shades of blue/green from jade to mint provide the perfect soothing complement to the ashen toned base cloths. While cosmopolitan images of skulls, Buddha, and dolled-up dogs provide the whimsy and swank that energize this restful palette.”

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Norwalk Fabric & Design Trends, Part 3: Drum Beat

Nicole Zeigler — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:00:00 +0000

I recently did a guest post on Utah Style & Design about upcoming fabric & design trends from Norwalk Furniture, presented by Caroline Hipple and Dixon Bartlett of HB2.

There were 5 trends presented. I highlighted them in my guest post (see it here), and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk.

I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back” and “Luxury Neutrals” trends. The 3rd trend presented was “Drum Beat”.

Drum Beat

“From the great American southwest to the plains of central Africa, the echo of ethnic tribal patterns and themes has never been more prominent. Animal skin layouts remain at an all-time high in popularity, while mud and kuba clothes, indigenous rug designs, sophisticated quilting and matelasse texturing with dense natural fibers all add a rich touch to this motif. Deep chocolates and mineral greys ground this decidedly earth toned palette, while native clay and dusty Prussian blue add a restful complement to this timely decorative theme.”

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Next post: “Tongue-in-Cheek Chic”

Norwalk Fabric & Design Trends, Part 2: Luxury Neutrals

Nicole Zeigler — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:00:00 +0000

My last post was about the “Black is Back” trend. The 2nd trend presented is “Luxury Neutrals”.

Luxury Neutrals

“For ever action/trend there is a polar opposite reaction. In start contrast to Norwalk’s black and white Urban Studio, our Luxury Neutrals collection offers an understated, restful, and reserved palette of sophisticated base and accent fabrics. Natural linen and platinum toned fabrics are distinguished by the use of complex yarns and weaving techniques, yet remain restrained in pattern. Luscious velvets, metallic fibers, and chintzed finishes add a sparkle and polished luster to this chic yet serene decorative approach.”

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Next Trend: “Drum Beat”

Norwalk Fabric & Design Trends, Part 1: Black is Back

Nicole Zeigler — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:30:00 +0000

I recently did a guest post on Utah Style & Design about upcoming fabric & design trends from Norwalk Furniture, presented by Caroline Hipple and Dixon Bartlett of HB2.
There were 5 trends presented. I highlighted each of them in my guest post (see it here), and thought I’d elaborate on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk.

Black is Back

“After 3 years of homage to all things grey, its more intense cousin, black is back with full intensity. Combined most effectively with bright white, and exploring the drama of line and graphic outline, black and white pairings dominated the fashion runways in 2012/2013. At home this chic combination provides a neutral background for a pop of incandescent hot positive color. We like to make that color pop close to a neon hue — think acid green, passion pink, or electric blue for a sleek modern decor that is sure to energize.”

Examples: (Note that while this focus was on pink as an accent color, there are many other bold options for accents.)

Next Up: “Luxury Neutrals”