This past month thousands of people flocked to Las Vegas, including us, to attend the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. It is the “Super Bowl” for the kitchen and bath industry. New and innovative products were introduced and a new and exciting year for kitchen and bath design was kicked off. This year did not disappoint. We were excited to learn that here at Brakur Custom Cabinetry our vision is in line and in some instances ahead of the game for what changes are coming to kitchen and bathrooms. We wanted to share our top highlights that we took away from the show.

KBIS 2016 Highlights

• New appliances for the kitchen – While last year it was the built in gourmet coffee station there were several new and exciting appliances. You have seen the under counter refrigerator, but now you can also have the under counter freezer. What a perfect solution for lack of freezer space. GE also has a new Monogram Pizza Oven that will allow you to enjoy restaurant style pizza.   This compact oven can cook pizzas in as little as 2 minutes after preheating and is also ideal for cooking pies.

• New Finishes and Metals - As mentioned in a previous article about predicted kitchen trends for 2016 gold finishes for faucets and fixtures are back. They give a elegant and classy look to any kitchen or bathroom.

• Retro Appliances – Everywhere we looked you could find 50’s style retro appliances that are perfect for the retro kitchen style. They were available in a variety of colors and finishes.

• Universal Design and Automated Cabinets - Last year we mentioned cabinets without hardware that opened through the touch of a button or had a motion sensor. We knew they were coming but weren’t here yet. Well this year they are now available. Many of these cabinet doors and drawers are designed to make things more accessible. There is also several pull down shelving options so you can have access to those higher shelves and utilize all of your cabinet space.
• Texture – Everywhere we looked there was lots of texture in kitchen and bathroom design. We saw 3D tile and decorative faucets and fixtures. There are a variety of unique and exciting options.

• Solid Surface Countertops- While granite is still popular quartz seems to be taking over. A majority of the kitchens and baths were featuring quartz countertops. Wilsonart has come out with 19 new solid surface designs.

Here at Brakur Custom Cabinetry we are constantly evolving and learning. It is important for us to stay educated and up to date on the latest products and trends. We want our customers to have the best of everything. The best trained kitchen and bath remodeling experts, the best products, and the best customer satisfaction. We are excited to be a part of setting future trends in the kitchen and bath industry. If you are considering a custom kitchen or custom bathroom remodel in the near future we would love to have a conversation with you. You can contact us here.

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