Design-show trends to inspire 2019 home renovations
When it’s time to remodel and renovate your home, you’re no doubt on the lookout for the freshest takes in design and color choices so you can ensure that your renovation is a lasting investment.
To go about your home refresh in a thoughtful way, it can help to turn to the top experts in the industry for their ideas and insight.
With more than 145 years of leadership in kitchen and bath space, Kohler Co. has worked side by side with the top designers to showcase the most inspired designs for the kitchen, bath and other areas of the home.
To help you come up with looks you’ll love for years, here are five head-turning trends that are expected to lead the way in 2019.
• Statement plants
Humidity-loving plants have long added a soft contrast to the traditional hard bath surfaces.
Designers are going big with the plant concept by incorporating what’s called a living wall in the bathroom. A living wall is essentially a floor-to-ceiling panel of things that grow.
Pairing the lush greenery and soft blooms with statement fixtures, such as the curved shape of Kohler’s Veil Trough Vessel Bathroom Sink, will transform your space into the perfect place to retreat and take time out for self-care.
Staying in that vein of incorporating nature-inspired elements, designers are also incorporating new natural materials such as wood and stone into both kitchen and bath design.
• Shifts in the color story
The bright whites that have dominated design books this past decade won’t be gone, but they are starting to make their retreat.
In 2018, we saw an abundance of earthy neutrals to choose from, such as stone grays, blush pinks and warm terra cotta — colors that inspire warm feelings and connections to nature — and that trend is expected to continue.
Where white was once uber-trendy in cabinet design, the script has flipped to deep, moody velvet-inspired hues such as emerald green, burgundy, navy and black.
• Going for the gold
When it comes to fixtures, chrome dominated stylebooks for years.
But now, designers are turning toward gold, copper and bronze fixtures at an increasing rate. With a variety of finishes to choose from — from gleaming rose gold to a burnished copper — opting for warmtoned fixtures is an easy way to add texture and interest to any room.
• Next-level entertaining
The idea of the home as a haven is catching on.
One concept to consider is turning that extra room or basement into an intimate, inviting space that is tailor made for unwinding and entertaining.
To create that escapist vibe that calls back to the speak-easy, go with dark-hued walls and cabinetry. This will allow you to create an eye-catching contrast with pops of colorful art and gleaming fixtures.
To lighten up the somber tone, playful designs such as Kohler’s Artifacts Gentleman’s Bar Faucet adds a touch of retro charm.
• High function, stylish design
The kitchen is the busiest room in the house, which is why homeowners welcome new ideas in hardworking, durable solutions that are also aesthetically pleasing.
Incorporating design into the kitchen has never been easier with options such as Kohler’s Purist Kitchen Faucet, a design that works seamlessly with any style/aesthetic/taste.
Adding a secondary island to the kitchen will keep all your gear ultraorganized, and adding sinks to one or both islands can make food prep a snap — even with multiple cooks in the kitchen.