KBIS 2013

New Orleans

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KBIS 2013 TOP KITCHEN TRENDS Susan Serra 2013 email: susan@susanserraassociates.com

TOP KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR KBIS 2013

Trend spotting is equal parts art, science, and psychology, e.g., being aware of regional design tastes, impact of domestic and international affairs, influence of specific marketplace sectors, influence of generational groups, online movements by the public at large, consensus of design professionals, editors and many other factors. Keeping on top of "what's happening" in the world of kitchen design is a daily activity for me. My information comes from a wide variety of sources, and attending numerous trade shows is a vital part of formulating my interpretation as to where the direction of kitchen design is headed.

TOP KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR KBIS 2013

Page 2 Trends are NOT, to any good designer, the be-all, end-all path to follow in order to produce a good and creative design. In fact, a designer should be somewhat wary of trends yet at the same time be open to the discovery of new, exciting products and design concepts to enhance aesthetics and function in our clients' homes. The thoughtful and intelligent use of carefully selected trends can create an important balance which has the best shot of becoming a timeless design. All that said, it sure does feel like this is the year of the "practical kitchen"... - Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS "the kitchen is where all the senses reside"

TOP KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR KBIS 2013

This year's kitchen and bath show (KBIS) was held in beautiful New Orleans. Being an avid photographer for decades, I could not resist sharing a few images of New Orleans which follow. One of the most inspiring places to visit, it's the perfect backdrop to seek and find design inspiration! For other interesting perspectives on KBIS, take a look at the NOLA BlogTour posts at Modenus.

KITCHEN TRENDS - KBIS 2013

gray/neutrals in cabinetry-stronger textured real or faux wood grain-stronger touchless faucets-seeing more universal design-BIG matte finishes-upward trend soft, clean lines/modern-strengthening not much black-fading nickel faucets/hardware-upward hardware with warm tones-still strong overall practicality/smart design solutions cool factor white hardware/faucets-peripheral trend countertops-soft, neutral, natural, or obviously faux flooring-rustic wood, gray or light natural

UNIVERSAL DESIGN
HAFELE PRODUCTS
MOTORIZED LIFTS AND PULL OUTS SLIDING "TAMBOUR" DOORS EASY ACCESS STORAGE

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

HAFELE PRODUCTS & UNIVERSAL DESIGN TRENDS SLIDING DOORS SMART STORAGE LIGHTING IN CABINETRY EASY ACCESS

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

HAFELE PRODUCTS
SHALLOW STORAGE FLEXIBLE STORAGE

Cool Factor

ANN SACKS

COOL FACTOR

CORIAN!

Eclipse Stainless

CORIAN!

CORIAN!

COOL FACTOR

Cambria

ATLAS HARDWARE

Lighted Panel by Outwater Plastics

RICHELIEU HARDWARE

COOL FACTOR

GRAY/NEUTRALS

RIGHT: ELMWOOD CABINETRY LEFT: CUISINES LAURIER

MOEN DISPLAY IN WARM GRAY

WOODMODE CABINETRY

ELMWOOD CABINETRY

GRAY/NEUTRALS

TOP: CORIAN DISPLAY

GRAY/NEUTRALS

LEFT: WELLBORN DISPLAY RIGHT: TAFISA

SHAWS SINK ROHL FAUCET

GRAY/NEUTRALS

GRAY/ NEUTRALS
WELLBORN WARM GRAY CABINETRY WITH BLACK OPEN ISLAND FLOATING HOOD RUSTIC GRAY FLOOR FREEFORM TILE DESIGN TRANSITIONAL DESIGN

TRUE PROFESSIONAL SERIES APPLIANCES CLASSIC/MODERN WHITE CABINETRY RUSTIC FLOORING

GRAY/NEUTRALS

Matte Finishes
TOP RIGHT: VENT A HOOD MATTE BLACK FINISH BOTTOM RIGHT: SCHUAB HARDWARE IN MATTE FINISHES

TOP LEFT: OMNIA HARDWARE IN MATTE FINISHES BOTTOM LEFT: VENT A HOOD MATTE BLACK FINISH

SILESTONE TOP LEFT: NEBULA SERIES OTHERS: SUEDE TEXTURES CHARACTERISTICS: MATTE FINISH, NEUTRAL COLORS, DURABLE PROPERTIES

Matte Finishes

CORIAN

THOMPSON TRADERS

OD VENT A HO ISH MATTE FIN

Matte Finishes

Nickel/Brushed Stainless=HOT
TOP RIGHT FAUCET: ROHL BOTTOM RIGHT HARDWARE: ATLAS LEFT HARDWARE: OMNIA

TOP KNOBS THE NEW TRANSITIONAL COLLECTION

Nickel/Brushed Stainless=HOT

Overall Practicality

TOP LEFT AND TOP RIGHT: CUSTOM COUNTERTOP AND CUTTING BOARD BY CUISINES LAURIER LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT: KOHLER SINKS, FAUCET, ACCESSORIES A NEW SOLUTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT AN APRON SINK WITH TWO USEFUL BOWLSKOHLER WHITEHAVEN SINK

SINKS, FAUCETS, ACCESSORIES: KOHLER NEW, INTEGRATED SINK ACCESSORIES EXPAND KITCHEN WORK SPACE, PROVIDING ENHANCED FUNCTION

Overall Practicality

TOP: CABINET INSERTS BY CUISINE LAURIER ILLUSTRATE VARIETY OF STORAGE ACCESSORIES BOTTOM: CABINET INSERT FOR WINE BOTTLES BY WINE LOGIC

Overall Practicality

TOP: WINE LOGIC CABINET INSERT BOTTOM: KOHLER SINK, FAUCET, ACCESSORIES

Overall Practicality

BENJAMIN MOORE NEW PAINT WHICH PERFORMS LIKE OIL AND CLEANS UP EASILY

Overall Practicality

TOP: THE GALLEY SINK-FLEXIBLE ACCESSORIES POSITIONED OVER AN OVERSIZED SINK FOR PREP AND COOKING FUNCTIONS BOTTOM: PORTABLE CART BY JOHN BOOS

Overall Practicality

LENOVA SINKS FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND NEARLY SEAMLESS COUNTERTOP COVERS

Overall Practicality

TOP: HAFELE STORAGE INCLUDES LIGHTING FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN BOTTOM: SEAMLESS SINK DRAIN BY LENOVA SINKS

Overall Practicality

LIEBHERR 4 COMPRESSORS LED LIGHT COLUMN GLASSLINE STORAGE RACKS WITH DIVIDERS

Overall Practicality

REAL WOOD OR FAUX TEXTURE

LEFT: WELLBORN RUSTIC WOOD GRAIN FOR A CASUAL AESTHETIC TOP RIGHT: NEW WILSONART BUTCHER BLOCK LAMINATE BOTTOM: RIGHT: NEW WILSONART WALNUT-LOOK LAMINATE

LEFT: JOHN BOOS WOOD COUNTERTOPS TOP RIGHT: FINIUM WOOD WALL PANELSENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE USE PANELS FOR AN ACCENT WALL BOTTOM RIGHT: STRUKART TEXTURED EMBOSSED PANELS BY RICHELIEU

REAL WOOD OR FAUX TEXTURE

TOP: TRUE REFRIGERATION DISPLAY SHOWS TEXTURED WOOD GRAIN IN A MODERN DESIGN LOWER LEFT: 3S STONE SHOWN WITH RUSTIC GRAIN LOWER RIGHT: MODERN DESIGN WITH EXOTIC WOOD BY ELMWOOD CABINETRY

REAL WOOD/ FAUX TEXTURE

SOFT, CLEAN, LINES

DISPLAY BY WELLBORNSOFT COLORED BACKSPLASH, SINK, ORGANIC FORMS IN ACCESSORIES LOWER LEFT: SINK & FAUCET BY KOHLER LOWER CENTER: SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES IN CABINETRY BY ELMWOOD FAUCETS BY BRIZO IN FASHIONABLE WHITE/ CHROME

SINK BY SHAWS

MODERN HARDWARE BY JEFFREY ALEXANDER

TOP LEFT: CUISINES LAURIER NOTE THE RUSTIC ELEMENTS JUXTAPOSED WITH WARM MODERN DESIGN TOP RIGHT: MOEN STO FAUCET BOTTOM LEFT: ATLAS HARDWARE

BOTTOM RIGHT: MOEN DISPLAY

SOFT, CLEAN, LINES

UPPER LEFT: MOEN STO FAUCET UPPER RIGHT: KOHLER'S SIMPLICE FAUCET BOTTOM LEFT: CUISINES LAURIER VIGNETTE BOTTOM RIGHT: WELLBORN WARM/ MODERN KITCHEN

SOFT, CLEAN, LINES

PLAIN & FANCY CABINETRY AT HAFELE BOOTH WITH KOHLER KARBON FAUCET BOTTOM: BRIZO VUELO FAUCET WITH SMART TOUCH TECHNOLOGY

SOFT, CLEAN, LINES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY-100 YEARS TO FORMICA IN CELEBRATION, A NEW COLLECTION IS LAUNCHED COLORS, NEUTRALS WITH AN EXTREMELY LONG PATTERN REPEAT

NEOLITH THE SIZE

HIGHLY DURABLE

WIDE RANGE OF COLORS

FOR CABINETRY, COUNTERTOP, BACKSPLASH, WALLS

LUTRON

DESIGN STUDIOS
Technology by QueX
QueX is a technology which allows instant access to trade professionals or others for easy communication between a showroom with the technology and anyone with a computer.

Six top designers were selected to create kitchen, bath and outdoor living designs to illustrate the features of QueX technology. Following are a few of these designs which were presented at KBIS Designers: Carmen Christensen Cheryl Kees Clendenon Andie Day Lori Gilder Meredith Heron Corey Klassen, AKBD Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS Tyler Wisler

RENDERINGS BY AUTOKITCHEN

POTENTIAL PLANS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO SUIT THE SPACE DESIGNED BY SUSAN SERRA

This floorplan, while not designed to maximize cabinetry, gives equal weight to aesthetics, an active social lifestyle, and a bit of a "living room" feeling

Separate and multiple work stations along with an oversized dining/social area encourages enhanced "living" in the kitchen

Bornholm Kitchen

For a modern, casual lifestyle, design in a decorative layer, in this case inspired by Scandinavian design, which allows for occasional change of color, artwork, decorative accessories

In this kitchen, sustainability means using vintage pieces, low VOC paints, an oil finish on cabinetry, made in USA, which enables it to be easily and completely renewed 5 months, 5 years or 20 years down the road to be "as new" BORNHOLM KITCHEN cabinetry

Visual and tactile warmth is brought into this design via a casual collection of long loved items, vintage pieces, supple materials and furnishings of fine quality to be enjoyed over many years Rugs by Scandinavian Made

Sometimes one may want to display more decorative pieces in the kitchen and other times one may wish to live in a more minimalist environment. Change is good, old and new things are good companions which nudge a design in one direction or another

Neutrals often make an easy foundation in the kitchen on which to build. Flooring on bottom right image is an example of the stunning floors from Dinesen, available everywhere

BORNHOLM KITCHEN

As this kitchen was designed for baby boomers, we know they are not going into retirement willingly. That said, helpful universal design features are welcome, such as lifts, easy grips in cabinetry, lots of lighting, and easy to clean surfaces.

LORI GILDER
GenX Kitchen: -Gen Xers are the 52 million people born between 1965 and 1981 (mid 30's - early 50's) juggling raising young children simultaneously with growing their businesses at the same time. (entering their peak earning years) -Kitchen is the hub of their home and want an open and fully integrated kitchen/living space that is flexible and multi-functional for growing family. -Personalization is high on their priority list and are attracted to a more transitional design sensibility.

ANDIE DAY
Thoughtful design used to stay young through body (universal design principles) and mind (coastal, couture, euro design, etc. whatever it is that fills a client's senses)

Does NOT have to be institutional looking at all Benefits: reducing/eliminating household risks allow homeowner to spend more time to improve health via exercise & diet, quality time with family/friends, and other lifestyle goals. Repeatedly proven that homes completed with thoughtful design elements and beautiful FF&E, will typically sell in advance of other homes in the same region at the same price. May garner a higher asking pricing depending upon the market. Pays a quality lifestyle forward. Ripple effect.

CARMEN CHRISTENSEN
GenX Outdoor Living

Carmen Christensen

COREY KLASSEN
Urban Loft Kitchen

Corey Klassen

bye-bye sweet NOLA!