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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\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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 \\u2013 RMD Designs, LLC \\u2013 Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling Architectural Design in Hudson, Ohio.
A. Rose Dostal \\u2013 RMD Designs, LLC \\u2013 Kitchen, Bathroom and Interior Remodeling Architectural Design in Hudson, Ohio \\u2013 http://www.rmddesignsllc.com
a. Hexagon
b. Unique Storage Solutions
c. Matte Black
B. Greg & Gina Lynch \\u2013 Enfort Homes \\u2013- 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 \\u2013 new
c. Acrylic pulls are the next big thing
d. Faucets
e. Paint
f. Tile
g. Lighting
h. Frills
\\xa0C.\\xa0A rundown from the team and Alexandria at http://www.kitchenandbath.com
a. Favorite Products
b. Shieldspray Technology:
c. Sapienstone:\\xa0 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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 \\u2013 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 \\u2013 Moreau Designs
e. Maureen Break Coates \\u2013 Luxury Transitions