Volume 28: September
Fresh for Fall
What we saw last week
Last week we were fortunate to have fantastic designer events in Seattle. First up was a "Tilepalooza" at a local showroom, United Tile. The next was a day of learning about what's new for home appliances at Albert Lee Appliance. Both of these showrooms represent lines manufactured all over the world and they were able to bring in the best from their manufacturers. We got the freshest information from the people in the know.
One of my favorites was speaking with one of the owners of Sonoma Tile, a woman-owned business. They manufacture a lot of their product line in the United States, mostly in California. I especially love their tiles that feature recycled material! Sustainability and eco-awareness are not just buzzwords in the home improvement market. Big companies are spending big dollars to improve their packaging, distribution, and products to minimize their impact on local environments.
Inax is another line that we've used for their gorgeous Japanese glazes. Interesting colors and shapes combined for a truly interesting tile that you just want to reach out and touch. Here we used an inax tile on the kitchen backsplash in a recent remodel.
Appliance manufacturers continue to add customizations, allowing us to create personalized appliances. What does that mean? You want a brass-paneled refrigerator? Okay! Oversized luxurious yet completely durable leather handles? Check! Washing machines with not only a smaller footprint in your home but also environmentally friendly? Done!
What's the word on the street for your cooking range? Induction. Our clients have been selecting induction for years, as they combine fantastic ease of use with numerous safety features. Be prepared to continue to see more of this in the market.
Several prototypes were featured, but sorry, we signed an NDA. Even more new products and cutting-edge ideas will be showcased in February at KBIS in Las Vegas. Be sure to follow along on Instagram as you never know what I'll be sharing. I'm thrilled to live in a vibrant city, fortunate to have such gracious clients, and grateful to work with a team of vendors and tradespeople. We work together to make all of our crazy design ideas come to life! As always, if you're not sure how to start your next design project or maybe you do and you're ready to go, give me a call or send me an email.
Happy fall y'all!
