Category Archives: Contemporary

The Kitchen Sink: Material and Design Trends in 2014

Stacy Williams, a special contributor to the granite industry trade publication, Slippery Rock Gazette, chatted with me about trends in sink materials. Here are the takeaways. Interior designers and product dealers are instrumental in influencing product trends, and NKBA is proud to disseminate that information. Most appliances and fixtures are becoming more minimalist in style. […]

Contemporary style cool in the kitchen

Shari Kuhla, of the Montreal Gazette, brought her take on the NKBA 2014 Design Trends survey in this February 2014 article. In her article, Contemporary style cool in the kitchen, she pointed to 5 trends that she drew from the report. Cool Contemporary Grey Hues Furniture-style pieces Spa-like bathroom Accessibility appeal

Bathed in Color, Warmed by Wood

Debra Pinzing, writing for Alaska Airlines magazine, was kind enough to ask for my opinion about Kitchen and Bath trends in 2014.  Here’s some article highlights. People are increasingly drawn to clean lines, softer color pallet, open spaces with natural lighting, squared off edges – toned down modern.  Homes are getting greener. Toned down modern […]