2008 Color Trend Black and White at KBIS

Black and White is such a great color combination. It’s instantly elegant even with the simplest materials. Here are some photos and products from this year’s KBIS that you can use in your black and white theme.

The Damask Remix Vessel Sink design by Cheryl Erikson-Wong for Wells Sinkware could be seen in the New Product Pavilion. These sinks are made by sandwiching the pattern between two layers of glass. The double layer of glass makes these sinks very durable as well.

Ann Sacks displayed their Laque Tile. These dramatic lacquer wall tiles come in 12″x24″ format in black or white. These tiles are manufactured in a traditional Vietnamese style that dates back to the third and fourth centuries B.C. Each wood tiles receive 12-18 coats of lacquer and is hand polished to a warm glossy finish. These tiles are not for wet areas but work great for accent walls.

This luxurious bath is from the Traditional Home Magazine vignette in the KBIS Design Idea Center. If you don’t have as much floor space you can incorporate the simple lines and stately elegance. Black glass chandeliers are at the top of the list of must-have chic accessories.

This Vanity from Duravit is great for high style in small baths. I think this would look great with a damask print tile.

One of the best things about using a black and white theme is that you can always change up your accessories to add some spice or give the room a new feeling. Red is a hot accent color right now. Most trend-spotters are crediting the upcoming Olympics for Red’s popularity.

February 22, 2008June 20, 2017

Peacock Mosaic Tile

Look closely at this picture and you can see the individual mosaic pieces that make up the peacock plumage. These glass mosaic tiles from New Ravena Mosaics are hand cut from 6″ glass stalks.

Glass mosaics don’t have to be sheets of uniform tiles. You can let your imagination and color palette run wind

New Ravena Mosaics was founded in 1991 by Sara Baldwin, one of the countries best mosaic designers. She draws much of her inspiration from the Virginia Coastal area.

Designs start at $120 per square foot.

February 11, 2008

Glass Sink From Franke

Franke will introduce a new glass kitchen sink at the UK’s Kitchen and Bath Show in March.

The Kubus is available in two models; a single bowl (KBV 611) and a bowl and a half (KBV 651) in your choice of cool Black or sleek Aqua tones.

Glass is making a new impact in the kitchen as manufacturing techniques have improved strength. Franke tested the new sinks by dropping stainless steel pans onto them.

Since many people find the price of glass countertops prohibitive, these new sinks will be a great way to add modern sleekness to kitchens. Unfortunately, it will be a while before the sink will hit the market in the U.S.

January 18, 2008

Backsplash Design Idea

Who knew black chalkboard paint could be sophisticated and fun at the same time?

This picture from the Cooking Lite 2007 FitHouse shows an inexpensive way you can change the look of your kitchen backsplash.

If you are removing a 4″ splash you will need to do some work to get your walls smooth. If your walls are a lost cause or you dont’ want to remove your existing tile you can cut new panels to the size needed for a full splash. Adding a light valance will help to hide any gaps between the cabinets and the full splash.