kitchen design trends 2013
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Images and description of trends in residential kitchen design seen at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) 2013 held in New Orleans. Trends are outlined and supported with images of kitchen products and materials. Kitchen countertops, faucets, sinks, hardware, cabinetry and design concepts are illustrated. Four kitchen designs, as presented at the KBIS Design Studios feature are included.TRANSCRIPT
KBIS 2013 New Orleans
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KBIS 2013 TOP KITCHEN TRENDS© Susan Serra 2013 email: [email protected]
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 2Trends 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
HAFELEPRODUCTS
MOTORIZED LIFTS AND PULL OUTS
SLIDING "TAMBOUR" DOORS
EASY ACCESS STORAGE
HAFELE PRODUCTS & UNIVERSAL DESIGN TRENDS
SLIDING DOORS
SMART STORAGE
LIGHTING IN CABINETRY
EASY ACCESS
UNIVERSALDESIGN
HAFELEPRODUCTS
SHALLOW STORAGE
FLEXIBLE STORAGE
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
CORIAN!
CORIAN!
CORIAN!
Eclipse Stainless
COOL FACTOR
Lighted Panel by Outwater Plastics
Cambria
ATLAS HARDWARE
COOL FACTOR
RICHELIEU HARDWARE
COOL FACTOR
GRAY/NEUTRALS
RIGHT: ELMWOOD CABINETRY
LEFT: CUISINES LAURIER
WOOD-MODECABINETRY
ELMWOODCABINETRY
MOENDISPLAYIN WARMGRAY
GRAY/NEUTRALS
TOP:CORIAN DISPLAY
LEFT:WELLBORNDISPLAY
RIGHT:TAFISA
GRAY/NEUTRALS
SHAWS SINKROHL FAUCET
GRAY/NEUTRALS
WELLBORN WARM GRAY CABINETRY WITH BLACK OPEN ISLAND
FLOATING HOOD
RUSTIC GRAY FLOOR
FREEFORM TILE DESIGN
TRANSITIONAL DESIGN
GRAY/ NEUTRALS
TRUE PROFESSIONAL SERIESAPPLIANCES
CLASSIC/MODERN WHITE CABINETRYRUSTIC FLOORING
GRAY/NEUTRALS
Matte FinishesTOP RIGHT:VENT A HOOD MATTE BLACK FINISH
BOTTOM RIGHT:SCHUAB HARDWARE INMATTE 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
THOMPSONTRADERS
VENT A HOOD
MATTE FINISH
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 BOWLS-KOHLER 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 PANELS-ENVIRONMENTALLY 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, LINESFAUCETS BY BRIZO IN FASHIONABLE WHITE/CHROME
SINK BY SHAWS
MODERN HARDWARE BY JEFFREY ALEXANDER
DISPLAY BY WELLBORN- SOFT COLORED BACKSPLASH, SINK, ORGANIC FORMS IN ACCESSORIES
LOWER LEFT: SINK & FAUCET BY KOHLER
LOWER CENTER:SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES IN CABINETRY BY ELMWOOD
TOP LEFT:CUISINES LAURIERNOTE THE RUSTIC ELEMENTS JUXTAPOSED WITH WARM MODERN DESIGN
TOP RIGHT:MOEN STOFAUCET
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
HIGHLYDURABLE
WIDE RANGE OF COLORS
FOR CABINETRY, COUNTERTOP, BACKSPLASH, WALLS
LUTRON
DESIGN STUDIOSTechnology 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 ChristensenCheryl Kees ClendenonAndie DayLori GilderMeredith HeronCorey Klassen, AKBDSusan Serra, CKD, CAPSTyler Wisler
POTENTIAL PLANS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO SUIT THE SPACEDESIGNED 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
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
Bornholm Kitchen
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 yearsRugs 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
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.
BORNHOLM KITCHEN
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
GenXOutdoor Living
Carmen Christensen
COREY KLASSEN
Urban Loft Kitchen
Corey Klassen
bye-bye sweet NOLA!