Last week, we flew out to Orlando for the KBIS and IBS show. The biggest home show of the year! We had such a blast and you can find the full recap HERE. One of the fun collaborations we did at the show was team up with Cambria for a live Twitter chat talking 2017 Design Trends. It went a little over an hour long, we had knowledgable people jump on, and we wanted to recap the conversation for you guys that couldn’t join us.
For starters
Cambria kicked off the chat by suggesting we’ll see a return to opulence, with more matte finishes, bold colorways, regal colorways, and inventive textures. While we jumped in with our excitement to see black is back, along with dark metal design selections. Another trend we see emerging is the use of warmer materials to replce light and bright selections. For example, terracotta tiles will replace currently popular cool and white tones. Cambria pointed out that the warmer tones can look especially good when paired with rich kale greens or primrose yellows.
Black is back! Dark metal is another design selection I’m excited to see coming back. #CambriaAtKBIS #KBIS2017 #IBSOrlando
— construction2style (@c2s_molitor) January 11, 2017
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Terracotta is underrated! I'm looking forward to seeing more of it. @CambriaQuartz #CambriaAtKBIS
— Abbie Katrina (@abbie_katrina) January 11, 2017
And may I say…YES! COLOR! I’m happy to say goodbye to stark white and only neutrals within home designs. And what makes it so fun is that color is popping up in not just paint color and fabrics but lighting fixtures, plumbing and countertops. Don’t be afraid of color you guys!
It’s all new and different! I also anticipate a lot of curated and customized home decor. Homeowners are shifting away from the mass produced merchandise and instead looking to more handcrafted and personalized pieces.
As we move into summer of 2017 warm metals like copper, brass and rose gold you’ll see a shift away from this super polished look. I expect we’ll see a more industrial aesthetic, with black steel and burnished metals taking over the home.
Opposites Attract: High Contrast Creates Balance
Well the good news is, I have never liked anything to match within our designs. Ha! I’m obsessed with mixing metals, colors, and textures. For 2017 I’m most excited to bring in the natural charm. We are currently working on a kitchen where we’ll be mixing metals, and materials. Terracotta is being used for the floor, dark wood cabinetry, mixed metal for the hardware and fixtures, and bold patterned accent wall from @fireclay and Cambria’s Nevern countertops.
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@CambriaQuartz I’m obsessed with mixing metals, colors, and textures. For 2017 I’m most excited to bring in the natural charm #CambriaAtKBIS pic.twitter.com/f5odPKa64k
— construction2style (@c2s_molitor) January 11, 2017
I have been dying to use Hadley! Carrick is another favorite of mine. #CambriaAtKBIS
— construction2style (@c2s_molitor) January 11, 2017
Hadley and Carrick are darker material choices but make a very bold statement. Hadley is navy blue and the Carrick reminds me of a concrete countertop, which is trending right now as well. Neverne, like we’ll be using, is also a nice design selection to bring in those nice and warm earth tones.
When mixing metals use gold's, blacks and nickle as they blend well #CambriaAtKBIS
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
Bold is Back
Here at construction2style, we’re already getting a ton of requests for warm kitchens. Dark cabinetry, wood paneling, bold countertops. However, a lot of our clients are still loving the grey tones so we’ve been incorporating finishing selections that compliment both tones. We’ve also been incorporating selections like terracotta, and even cork.
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@c2s_molitor We love the navy and forest green cabinet trend hitting the design scene. What #CambriaQuartz would pair best? pic.twitter.com/M7Ww95Sp4e
— CKF (@ckfco) January 11, 2017
Hadley, Charston, Brittanicca, Ella, Torquay, Oakmoor, Montgomery, Wentwood – I can go on and on…..#cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
I'm a designer + rep for Lexus partner. Kitchens=loving navy, warm gray, white, wood texture, mixed metals… #CambriaAtKBIS
— Cindy Wohlenhaus (@GoodHausDesign) January 11, 2017
Old World Opulence
Be bold! The biggest way to bring in this look is to layer the tones and textures. Don’t be afraid to mix materials. Clients always start looking at me cross eyed when I talk about mixing colors and materials. Ha! Until I show them a mood board for inspiration and then they are all in. Wallpaper is great way to bring in this look. And you don’t need to go too crazy with the wallpaper, just do an accent wall to give a bold statement to your space.
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Think outside the box and get creative with you material selections. #cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
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Use technology to transform material and make ordinary extraordinary. Look at some of the details in the Cambria booth to see #cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
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Pattern Play with Unexpected Materials
There are so many fun ways to add texture into a space. Rugs, curtains and throw pillows are probably my three biggest favorites. You can add texture with textiles from pillows to bedding to table clothes to throw blankets. Rugs are also an easy and fun way to tie the room together. Plants is another fun way! Especially with the warm earthy tones and greenery being so hot this year. We also add texture with a lot of architectural elements. Sometimes a home doesn’t always allow for this but we’ve put in coffered ceilings, wood plank walls, herringbone flooring. Something to keep in mind when remodeling.
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@CambriaQuartz @c2s_molitor yes! bold floral wallpapers w/the dark metals is a great way to bring opulence to your home! #CambriaAtKBIS
— Katie Kurtz (@adornedhomes) January 11, 2017
Just added hardwoods. Plan brick veneer wall. Would like to add marble or coastal quartz with waterfall edge. #CambriaAtKBIS
— Cindy Wohlenhaus (@GoodHausDesign) January 11, 2017
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Modern Applications for Classic Materials
That brings us to the final meta-trend for 2017, and that’s the inventive use of classic materials. To me it’s all about the relationship. Get to know who you are working with. Make sure you see eye to eye on your design style and that you trust them. If you trust them, they are going to ensure a smooth process and that you get the best custom pieces designed for your space.
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We've been using a lot of @MercuryMosaics tiles for fun statements! Go check them out! #CambriaAtKBIS
— construction2style (@c2s_molitor) January 11, 2017
Oh I love this. I use Cambria and cut it into mosaics. #cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
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Wrap Up
So there you have it. All the new home design trends for 2017! We had such a great time chatting with Cambria at the KBIS show, and came back super inspired and ready to incorporate these trends in our client projects. We hope you can find some inspiration for your spaces from this Twitter chat. Make sure to post pictures and tag us so we can see what you’ve done!
What trend are you most inspired by?
Ok, I believe more in lifestyle trends that design trends. Look at how people live, design based on that lifestyle then…. #cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017
Tap into their style and deliver a space best suited to them in every way #cambriaatkbis
— Ramsin Khachi (@RamsinKhachi) January 11, 2017