I’ve got more new finds here today to share with you from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2022. I was so glad to find some of these as they will work on some of my projects right now as well as in the future!
Vessel Sinks
See that photo above? It shows exactly the kind of vessel sink trend I’ve been seeing for the last few years and it is definitely what you should be looking at if you are selecting a vessel for your new bathroom.
No more “salad bowls” in the bathroom! Those were hard to clean underneath anyway, right?
The ones I’m loving now were seen all over the show, these chunkier look vessels with straight sides and flat bottoms, in a round, oval or a soft rectangle shape.
The shape of vessel sinks these days are flat bottomed with straight sides and soft curves in round, capsule or soft rectangular shapes. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
These colorful sinks are made of a special concrete that has a stain resistant finish. Loved their matte look and the colors available, from Konkretus Home.
Concrete sinks from Konkretus Home have a smooth and modern look for vessel sinks. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Concrete sink colors from Konkretus Home | KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Shower floors
These shower floors were from Duplach Group, but I saw several from other European companies. These are about 1 1/2” thick, have a slope to the integrated drain, and are textural so there is good traction. I really love the fact that there is no grout!
Of course, many times we need custom sizes so that it fits within the existing bathroom space with maximum room for a large shower, but this looks like a really good easy-to-maintain option for a shower floor. They look good in person too!
Shower floors all in one piece from Duplach Group. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
This textural, no-grout shower floor came in several patterns and colors. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Bistro shelving
Bistro shelving is becoming so popular these days. I’m doing some on two jobs right now. I loved seeing this brand, Fittings Metal Collection, in person. The joinery is really sleek and they have some nice matte finishes.
Bistro shelving, so popular these days, is from Fittings Metal Collection seen at KBIS 2022. carlaaston.com
Metal legs and brackets make perfect island add ons. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Metal shelving and lots of other custom products can be made to order. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Metal Cabinets
This metal cabinetry from John Michael was so beautiful! I loved learning about this brand and seeing how they mix metal finishes and construct their cabinets to be used indoors and out.
Beautiful metal cabinetry from John Michael featured a mix of metal finishes. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
This metal cabinetry can be used indoors and out. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Metal cabinetry never looked so good! KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Cabinet Organization and Storage
Rev-a-shelf is a great source for cabinet storage organization. This junk drawer organizer was quite popular in my Instagram reels. You can see how it operates there, as I put up a video.
How I love an organized junk drawer! This insert from Rev-a-shelf makes maximum use of that space. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Here’s a device charging drawer with an outlet in the back. You can see how the outlet is connected through the clear acrylic cabinet box in the photo.
Everyone needs a charging drawer these days! This one from Rev-a-shelf. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
You can see how the electrical connects to the back of the drawer here in this acrylic box. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
This bathroom vanity drawer now has a cut-off switch built into the unit, so that if you happen to shut the drawer with the curling iron or hair straightener plugged in there is a safety feature that shuts down the power. If something is plugged in and the lid on that outlet is up, you can’t shut the drawer, but if the lid was ever removed, they wanted to make sure there was an extra safety measure.
Vanity drawer from Rev-a-shelf for hair dryers, curling irons, and hair straighteners are part of every girl’s dream bathroom! KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
This was a cool kitchen product, the chopping board with a hole in it and the trash can below. It could be your compost bin below there if you desire!
Be neat and tidy with your chopping with this special cabinet insert from Rev-a-shelf. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
This cabinet organization was also new, it works on tall cabinets, particularly over a refrigerator, or wall ovens. It’s a pull out that lets you reach the deeper part of that cabinet.
Reach the top of your deep cabinet above the fridge and wall ovens with this new product from Rev-a-shelf. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Glass Shower Enclosures
Looking for a modern look in your bathroom? Try this black framed shower enclosure look from Kohler.
The grid is integrated in the glass, so there are no “mullions” to get in the way of a squeegee when cleaning the glass doors. This comes in different sizes, including a 70” high and 75” high model that fits a shower-only enclosure.
Black grid shower enclosure from Kohler works for a more modern design look. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
The black grid is part of the glass so there are no mullions to interrupt the easy clean-up of the sliding doors. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Textural Cabinet Panels
I’m always looking for ways to make plain cabinetry more interesting. These mesh patterns from Designs of Distinction come in textural caning and woven patterns (so popular now) as well as metal finishes. It’s a great way to get airflow into a media cabinet or to add texture to a boring run of cabinets.
I love this natural look for a more furniture style look to cabinetry. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Metal grillwork from Designs of Distinction seen at KBIS 2022. | carlaaston.com
Lots of mesh designs in metal or woven natural materials from Designs of Distinction. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Cabinet Door Styles
Shaker cabinets are still popular but I can see brands trying to offer up different options and I think people are starting to look for something a bit different.
This option below, from Fabuwood, has a traditional look with the moulding, but a flat panel is used. In years past, this style would have had a raised panel for a more traditional look. This strikes a design note somewhere in between, which is nice.
This mini shaker style is also popular.
There is definitely a trend toward something in between traditional and contemporary.
Indoor Herb Garden
This indoor hydroponic herb and veggie garden from Natufia was getting attention. Grow your own herbs right in your own home! The environment is perfectly suited for growing fresh herbs and plants and waters them with a drip system automatically.
Grow veggies and herbs indoors with this hydroponic indoor garden from Natufia. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
The hydroponic indoor garden from Natufia got a lot of attention at KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Wood Cabinets
Lastly, I felt like I saw more wood cabinetry than in years past. There were two tone looks too, a combination of wood and painted, etc. These wood cabinet samples below were from Wellborn.
Wellborn Cabinets at KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
Wood cabinets in the Monogram Appliances booth at KBIS 2022
These flat panel warm wood cabinets in the SKS Appliances booth made for a lovely bar with their remarkable wine columns on each side. KBIS 2022 | carlaaston.com
A bathroom vanity at Kohler features modern details and a neutral oak wood finish.
The Café Appliances booth had some really remarkable kitchen vignettes mixing in wood cabinetry.
Loving the rich wood mixed in with painted cabinets in this vignette at the Café Appliances booth, KBIS 2022.
These wood cabinets in the Café Appliances booth have a modern look mixed with terrazzo look counters, bold wallpaper and white. KBIS 2022
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I attended the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show last week and I have some interesting takeaways on design trends I’m seeing for 2022. Take a look and see if you might want to incorporate any of these in your next kitchen remodel or new build design…..