KITCHEN AND BATH TRENDS FROM KBIS 2022

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We recently traveled to Orlando, FL to attend the National Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.  We’re so excited to talk about KBIS which is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. Trends are established here, products are launched, and there are endless amounts of inspiration within the design community. Joann is on vacation this week, so I am thrilled to have our very first co-host, Jessica Duce. Jessica is the founder of J. Duce Designs and Vacation Rental Designers (<a href="https://jducedesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jducedesign.com</a>) in Spring, TX. Tune in to hear more insights from Jessica and myself on this episode of Inside Design.</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[03:30] Global trends and technology as a major player in design</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[09:00] Nature inspired materials</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[14:00] Covid and its influence on functional designs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[20:30] The American Home Tour Experience</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The latest trends in kitchen and bath design for KBIS 2022 include dark wood finishes, natural materials, and mixed metals</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Many contemporary kitchen and bath designs are focused on sustainability, with features such as water-conserving appliances</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Technology is a hot topic in kitchen and bath remodeling, with touchless and voice-activated controls being one of the most popular</span><