Kitchen and bath trends from KBIS 2016

KBIS 2016, The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is an exciting event that showcases many innovative new products and trends. Part of Design & Construction Week held in Las Vegas in January, the show had a great turnout and was abuzz with designers, architects, decorators, builders and home-design aficionados. A group from Pacific Shore […]

Stone trends: polished, honed or leathered finish?

Recent design trends show a move toward using more textured and tactile finishes in the home. From countertops to cushions, crushed velvet to hard wood flooring, texture is an increasingly important home design consideration. In the world of stone, while polished surfaces are still the most popular choice, some homeowners are opting for honed or […]

Kitchen Trends – Soapstone Countertops

Soapstone countertops is a classic choice. Enduringly popular, it’s been around for hundreds of years in farmhouse kitchens and has stood the test of time. More recently, soapstone has come into the spotlight as the trend for outdoor kitchen and bbq areas grows. Increasingly, we are seeing consumers who would like to use stone in their […]

Kitchen trends – reflecting homeowner lifestyle choices

Katy Kerbage from our Austin location recently attended an ASID presentation about Trends in Kitchen Design. Presenter Amy Kerr from Subzero talked about how today’s kitchens are built around the homeowner’s lifestyle and personality.  Here are three key trends highlighted in the presentation:   1. Kitchens are becoming larger The current trend is for many homeowners […]