Infusing Japanese elements into already established Scandinavian looks, the Japandi trend emerged in 2017 – 2018. It really touched a nerve—in a good way—and grew to be immensely popular. No wonder products in this style are still being introduced. The most recent incarnation was at KBIS, the … [Read more...]
Revenge Travel: Now It’s Impacting Home Furnishings
Revenge travel? Yes, please! We love this buzz-phrase because we can totally relate. It’s all about being cooped up during COVID. It speaks to people wanting to get away, fly away, like in the lyrics from Lenny Kravitz’ 1998 hit. And almost two years after exploding on the tourism scene, the … [Read more...]
Color Stories at KBIS
Color hit different at KBIS, the industry trade show for kitchen and bath products, organized by NKBA. Consumers apparently are reaching a new comfort level beyond safer neutrals, as they emerge from pandemic era restrictions. Designers at the 2022 event, which took place in Orlando in February, … [Read more...]
The New Bath
When it comes to bathroom style preferences, contemporary and transitional are neck and neck, according to the 2015 Kitchen & Bath Style Report released at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), and this isn’t likely to change much in 2015. But according to The Trend Curve’s Editorial … [Read more...]
Appliance Update from KBIS
What was the most-exciting news about appliances from KBIS? The Trend Curve's Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti noted these important shifts at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show : - Steam ovens took hold - Using multiples of appliances in one kitchen was on-trend - … [Read more...]