Spring, 2003
Finely tuned, thoughtful design sets the stage for the hottest products and trends hitting the kitchen and bath industry.
“The design community and consumers alike recognize the importance of integrating aesthetics with performance in products for the home,” said Melissa Birdsong, director of trend forecasting and design for Lowe's, who scouted this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Orlando. “Designers are refining, honing and building on trends we've seen emerge over the last few seasons that redefine form and function and give homeowners unique alternatives for customizing their homes, beautifully and comfortably.”
Shape, Line and Scale
Evidence product designers are embracing a refinement of scale and precision in design is revealed through clean-lined formats, minimalist style and enhanced performance.
- Elegant profiles in tempered glass vessel sinks – beauty with enhanced safety
- Precise, minimal proportions with ergonomic features in cabinet hardware and bath fittings
- Horizontal trend in cabinetry with larger drawers and flipper doors
- Solid surface materials featuring finely honed particles and subtle textural effects
- Streamlined formats in under-mounted sinks and tubs, including trough and boat-shaped styles designed for flexible use
Natural Selection
A continuing desire to transform the home into a naturally relaxing and personalized retreat drives the latest color, material and finish trends in the kitchen and bath.
- Airy to bold sky blues, a renewed appreciation for earthly elements
- Darker wood cabinetry inspired by Asian aesthetics, particularly in the bath
- More use of mixed materials – wood coupled with stainless steel, mixed wood with colored or tone-on-tone accents and creative combinations of acrylics and metals
- Acrylic countertops and decorative panels embedded with open weave fabrics, leaves and reeds and handmade papers
- Textured countertops, tiles and flooring enhancing the beauty of natural imperfection
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