This is Part II of my KBIS2017 recap. You can find Part I here.
If you've read part one you know that I was off meeting old and new friends earlier this month at our big annual trade show known as KBIS2017. One of the best perks of being on Modenus Blog Tour is always the people. What a huge source of friends this whole blog adventure has been for me! Now back to the trends you need to know.
One of the huge trends at the recent Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS2017) in Orlando was bold brilliant color. I saw bright color across all product lines including cabinets, appliances and even faucets. Cabinet Manufacturer Wellborn was no exception. This vibrant green was a big hit and showcases their custom color options. The Color Inspire program offers a broad selection of hues from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Valspar. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Color was also the star of the show for me at Metrie, North America's largest solid wood and MDF moulding company. These stunning pink doors are a part of their Then & Now Finishing Collections. This is actually a great concept that allows you to take a boring space and make it sing with character. They have curated perfectly coordinated mouldings and interior doors to create "the look". The styles range from the cutting edge "Fashion Forward", to girly "French Curves", to Minimalism with "Pretty Simple". There are even a few more. It's an awesome option for designers as it saves time spent hunting for the right crown to go with the perfect base board etc. It's a one stop shop for beautiful millwork and moulding details.
Just think of the chic "chick pad" you could create with Metrie...and then there were shoes. I'm sorry my attention wanders sometimes. Who can blame me for loving these shoes worn by Christine DaCosta aka Glamamama.
I've got more color! Check out these faucets by Grohe. This is the Essence Semi Pro Faucet, available April 2017. Notice the extended spout for added convenience in the kitchen. The display is showing limited edition brightly colored silicon hoses. Change your mind, change your faucet, just like a chameleon!
American Standard exhibited this smart faucet that actually measures water for you. Just think, it’s easy, accurate and environmentally friendly. Turn the dial and you get the perfect amount every time. So simple. Kudos to the team at American Standard for thinking of it. Speaking of good ideas, what could be better than a self cleaning toilet? The ActiClean toilet features a turbo type flush system that they call VorMax, with a fully integrated self-cleaning system. The CleanCurveRim omits that rim cavity and holes inside the bowl where dirt gets trapped and EverClean antimicrobial surface helps everything stay clean longer. Egaads!! I'm just the messenger but it's a good thing. I'm all for minimal toilet cleaning time.
Another American Standard company, the luxury line DXV showed their Modulus line for the bath. I loved the sensuous sculptural line of these vanity tops BUT how cool is this tray? it fits perfectly on the top and then tucks away in it’s own spot underneath when you’re done. Voilá!
Guess what folks? I've got more. Stay tuned for KBIS III -Just a hint, it has to do with rhino poop and a surprise in the shower (but not together)
L