The Latest Designs, Functional Materials & Efficient Products to Revamp and Modernize your home!
Many of you have been following my blog for the past 5 years – and I truly hope you have gotten some great new design ideas and inspiration for your home!
However, you may not know that I have been attending Design & Construction Week each year for the past 10 years! Co-located together, both the International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show are attended by over 120,000 professionals, leaders & experts in the design and construction industry. 2,500 exhibitors from around the world showcase the most innovative products across 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space.
Why do I go? Because I return back a better designer: attending continuing education presentations, exposure to new design ideas, informed on new products & proper installation, and connections with new professional trade partners. This year, my kitchen & bath projects were included in a Next Stage presentation!
Remodeling your home is exciting, it’s a commitment, it’s an investment. Before you even make that decision – I want you to be informed and know what is involved. That’s why I always start a project with my Design Starter Consultation.
How do you begin the design planning process?
Try a Design Starter Consultation [LEARN MORE HERE]. My Consultation is an exclusive 90-minute working meeting (in-person in Bethesda, MD or virtual anywhere you live) that offers professional guidance to define your vision, generate ideas, develop a budget, and guide you on your next steps to revitalize your home – helping you to navigate a personalized and focused path to proceed. It’s an excellent opportunity to kickstart the design process before diving into a full investment.
Let’s get started with some ideas below:
Here are a few design trends I saw
Lighting:
- Lighting was everywhere – From LED edged pendants and chandeliers to flexible strip LEDs to accent & safety lighting to backlit stone – lighting was integrated everywhere for every room.
Interiors of Cabinets & Closets:
- Innovative interior storage & organizing – All cabinetry & closet displays had innovative interior storage & organizing accessories for pull outs/downs, corners, customization, accessibility, electric, charging, and automation in a variety of finishes, colors, material.
Outdoor Living:
- Exterior kitchens & gathering – From outdoor kitchens, appliances, cabinetry, working firepits, heaters, to railings, cladding, siding, and pavers, and more! Cooking and outdoor living were taken to the next level!
Construction Zones:
- Installations and live demonstrations – The latest in specialized walls, windows, doors, construction materials, and stair rail systems – all incorporated high-performance fabrication, materials, technology, automation, hardware for both interior and exterior applications.
Specialties:
- From doggie doors to integrated electrical – High-tech doggie doors, specialized integrated electrical & wireless charging, were on full display – all modernized for today’s homes and beyond.
