Trend Flash emails come exclusively to subscribers to The Trend Curve™ newsletter with immediate updates from each market and trade show we cover worldwide. Jennifer Pinto, Editorial Correspondent for The Trend Curve, was in Chicago for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Here are her top-line trends. Read more from this annual show in the next issue of The Trend Curve newsletter.
On-trend at KBIS:
COLOR
– Bright White fixtures kept bathrooms looking clean
– But, Bisque warmed the trend considerably
– Medium-bodied Browns covered cabinetry
– Laundry rooms & accessories loved light-metallic neutrals, Silver and Champagne
– Red offered its signature splash of color
FUNCTIONALITY
– Energy efficiency continued its push toward greener pastures
– Appliances led the charge in multitasking
– Concealed controls streamlined operations
– The same held true for collapsible faucets
– Home chefs were empowered with professional-grade cook tops
– Delta’s touch technology gave new meaning to hands-free
MATERIALS & FINISH
– Cherry continued to top the scene
– Meanwhile, Maple sweetened the deal
– Stainless steel stole the show yet again
– Brushed nickel held fast to its territory
– Polished chrome made a strong comeback