A Look Back at 2014 Trends
January is an exciting month for kitchens and baths. The annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS 2015) is once again lighting up Las Vegas where the newest trends will be emerging and we are so excited to see what is coming! We will share the new trends with you later this month. Stay tuned!
First, we want to reflect on the highlights from 2014. KBB asked designers to share their favorite trends from last year. (You can check out the full KBB article here.)
Here’s a rundown of some of the favorites:
- Outdoor Living Environments
- Traditional Kitchens
- Kitchen Great Rooms
- Spa Experience Bathrooms
Homeowners are extending their living spaces to the great outdoors with outdoor kitchens, living rooms, and even bathrooms. Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet is one of the best names in building gourmet outdoor kitchens. See some of their gorgeous designs on the Kitchen & Bath Industry pinterest page. When planning your outdoor living spaces, remember to select components that can withstand the elements.
The pros quoted in this K+BB interview indicated that traditional kitchens are becoming more popular than trendy kitchens. They are seeing a trend toward the timelessness of handcrafted, built-to-last furnishings that lend a sense of permanence, with furniture-style cabinetry and islands. Actually, I am seeing quite the opposite trend with my clients. I am seeing many more homeowners heading toward the cleaner lines of Transitional style kitchens.
Some homeowners are crossing they style lines by blending traditional and modern elements for a fresh take on classic designs. These homeowners want the traditional style but they want something a little different at the same time.
Kitchen Great Rooms and open-concept kitchens are allowing homeowners to remain a part of the conversation with family and guests whether they are preparing meals, eating, or entertaining. The trend is toward defined work spaces that integrate seamlessly.
Homeowners are seeking out calm, serene retreats from the stresses of daily life by creating spa experience bathrooms.
See more photo examples of these trends on our pinterest board.
Fashion Week 2014: Fashion Trends in Home Decor
- At February 13, 2014
- By catherineschager
- In Design Trends
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It’s Fashion Week in New York City! Models are strutting down the runways showing off the 2014 spring lines of the best designers in the world. Besides showing up on clothing racks everywhere, you can already see these hot new trends in home décor.
Sleek black set against crisp white is cropping up everywhere, especially in the hip new line by designer Ralph Lauren (click here to see more of his spring line). Black and white room décor is just as popular! You can see this trendy porch and other black and white rooms here.
50 shades of gray? At least! Gray is a sophisticated staple of many of the spring lines, like this shiny, body-skimming ensemble by designer Sonia Rykiel. Designing entire rooms in various shades of gray is a growing trend too, like this elegant living room.
You will be seeing lots of sharp, geometric patterns as well as bold color combinations, like this bright orange and navy combo by designer Stella Jean and these chevron embroidered zigzag pillow covers from Pottery Barn.
These sassy, 80s inspired heels with geometric cutouts are one of many such designs in the Balmain spring line by Olivier Rousteing. Furniture and lighting designer David Trubridge a similar theme in his line of cutout pendant lights, like this one.
Written words were are a common site in many of the spring lines, designer Raf Simons’ use of cryptic word art in the Christian Dior line. Written words continue to be in-vogue accent items in home décor too, like this pillow cover from Pottery Barn.
That’s just a peek at the newest trends – check out more of the latest in fashion and home décor on my pinterest page.
