We are firing into the new year, and it's a great time to see what is in demand regarding the latest trends in interior design, specifically the kitchen and bathroom. We had a chat with Clay from DME Premium Fixture Solutions about the hot potatoes in these parts of the home. No puns were intended to be harmed in writing this blog.

MIXING IT UP

Regarding plumbing fixtures in kitchens, we are seeing more products that feature mixed finishes. This is often the case with kitchen faucets, mixing metals such as brass or bronze with silvers and matte finishes such as white and black. Going with single-material finishes is so 2022! Plus, these Baril faucets just look incredible.

As a general guide, you want to ensure you don't go crazy with mixed materials everywhere. You want to stick to roughly three different materials in your kitchen to ensure you keep a consistent design philosophy in mind.

You can also do the same in other kitchen areas, such as the countertop. It is possible to combine natural or artificial stones with more application-focused finishes, such as cutting board wood that contrasts nicely. This is great if you want to add more typical elements of the west coast look.

ALL THE FRILLS

Accessories designed to fit your kitchen sink help make cooking and food preparation worth your time and effort in the kitchen. Julien has a range called Essential Accessories that feature beautiful maple and walnut wood that stands out in your kitchen. Everything from cutting boards to serving bins to drying racks and presentation boards all adds functionality.

The good news is that even if you have an existing kitchen, provided your sink size is within a certain standard size range, they can work for you.

FLUSH IT - REAL GOOD!

Another accessory we see flushing through the industry is customized flush actuator plates, a fancy name for the button that flushes your toilet. Firstly, you need one of those beautiful yet handy wall-mounted toilets to get one of these. Then, you can look at customizing it with any number of plates that come in elegant designs.

Again those mixed materials come into play here, brass buttons with walnut base, chrome with concrete, and black chrome with pearl white. You can get very creative here with these faceplates from Geberit.

LET IT RAIN

A simple concept, take your typical shower head and spread it out over a more extensive "fall" area. The result is that you have more of a luxurious shower experience. These Baril shower heads produce something akin to a waterfall or being gently rained on.

Since the shower head uses a thin frame, they use a similar amount of water as a traditional shower head, ideally 2.5gpm or less. As a building company, we can help guide you as to which shower heads are energy and water efficient while still providing you with a luxurious shower experience.

SOMETHING ABOUT MARIE

Are you after the latest and most modern bathroom plumbing fixtures? Then Baril has a stunning new collaborative collection with Marie Saint Pierre, a fashion designer based in Montreal. Her bathroom fixtures artwork collection is unique and intrinsic within a modern and contemporary bathroom design. Her collection incorporates circular controls and uses mixed material concepts to produce these stunning bathroom faucets.

TRENDING IDEAS

Like all trends, some survive well into the future, like 70's music, while others less so. Whatever you incorporate into your design, it is essential that what you choose is timeless so that it lasts well beyond your use.

If you are eyeing up a new kitchen or bathroom, send us a message, and let's talk about what we can do to help you with your design and build.