December 13, 2017
Top Ten 2018 Trends
Happy New Year and Happy New Trends!
And I mean that literally. From positive, bright colors to soft and whimsical fabrics, 2018 will see a rise in optimism and newly generated wealth, comfort and joie de vivre. Which of these trends do you think will stay timeless? Post your own 2018 top trends on Instagram and tag #kbwtimelesstrends.
Color Trend
Sunshine Yellow
Positive, confident, vibrant, enthusiastic this color represents the future and our incoming Gen Z consumers.
Source: Photo from Karen B Wolf Interiors. (Photography Credit: C Garibaldi)
Oh Caliente!
Benjamin Moore’s 2018 Color of the Year Af-290. A nod to the modern farmhouse trend.
Source: Photo from Benjamin Moore
Product Trend
Made
A forever trend, celebrating local artisanry, craftsmanship and technique. I am seeing an emergence of folkloric patterns from Pakistan, Japan, Thailand and Peru.
Source: Pillow and Photo from Williams Sonoma Home: Persian Dragon
Source: Photo from Minzu: Pakistani Pillow
Historical Trend
The New Traditional
Clean and classic with a slight Chinoiserie twist.
Photo from Karen B Wolf Interiors. (Photography Credit: C Garibaldi)
Metal Trend
Warm and Mixed
Brass, chrome, gold, black? A mix of warmer, darker metals (bronze, matte blacks, brass and satin nickel).
Source: Baxter Products
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Art Trend
Art in Furniture
John Richard has recently featured Austin Allen James’ art work in their furniture.
Source: Photo from John Richard
Kitchen Trends
Blue and White Kitchens
Catching like wildfire on the back-end of 2017 this trend continues strong into 2018 as Blue is the new Gray.
Source: Plain and Fancy Cabinetry
Lifestyle Trend
Lake Effect
First it was the Tiny Home, then the Cabin and now the Lake House. Murky neutrals, calm and serene, with big windows.
Pattern Trend
Heiroglyphic Patterning
Even on tiles!
Source: Tile Bar Photo
Materials Trend
Shou Sugi Ban: Japanese art of charring
Last years’ lighter, Scandanavian style woods are making way for darker tones and innovative techniques.
Source: Delta Millworks. Photographer Wynn Myers
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