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Kitchen & Bath Trends: Brass Hardware

Brass is back in a big way these days. Fortunately it’s not the shiny polished brass circa the 1980s and 1990s. Today’s brass is more aged or brushed—giving a classic vintage look that works great with a variety of colors and styles. We are especially loving brass touches via cabinet hardware in the kitchen or…

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Cabinet Trends: In the Navy

Navy blue is definitely having a moment. In fashion, furnishings, decor and kitchen and bath design. We love navy for it’s classic and versatile, yet dramatic effect. Paired with butcher block, navy can feel historical and all-American. But pair it with a white quartz and brass hardware, and navy can be very glam. An entire…

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Kitchen Design: Glass Front Cabinets

There are a myriad of options to consider when selecting cabinetry for your kitchen. Wood species, finish, door style  . . . you name it. One option we often float by clients is glass front doors. Glass front doors create visual interest, can break up long walls of cabinetry, and offer a place to display…

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Kitchen Design: Subway Tile Patterns

Subway tile. It’s the ultimate neutral and always looks clean, lovely and timeless. It looks great in almost every kitchen or bath. A classic in every way, we love to see subway tile used in new and different ways. While you can never go wrong with the traditional brick pattern as seen on these two…

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Kitchen Trends: Waterfall Edge Counter Tops

When does a trend stop being just a “trend” and become a style with staying power? When it comes to countertop trends, we think the waterfall edge is here to stay. If you’re looking to go more modern and clean-lined in your kitchen, a waterfall counter or island makes a very sleek and clean statement.…

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Kitchen & Bath Innovations: Touchless Faucets

When it comes to bathroom fixtures, touchless technology is now commonplace in public spaces. Fortunately, manufacturers are now implementing this sanitary-minded technology for the home. Whether your goal is to reduce the spread of germs in the bathroom or to keep things clean while you’re preparing food, touchless technology for the home is a convenient…

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Kitchen Trends: Colorful Appliances

If you’ve seen as many episodes of House Hunters as we have, you’ve heard the mantra, “I must have granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.” Neutral and easy to care for, stainless steel continues to dominate the appliances landscape, but many design-minded folks are incorporating color into their kitchens by way of their appliances. More…

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Kitchen & Bath Trends: Geometric Tile

There’s a new tile trend that seems to be taking shape in the kitchen & bath design world . . . geometric tiles and backsplash designs. Triangles, circles, rectangles, hexagons, diamonds and other shapes make for a graphic and bold statement in your space and we’re loving it! Read on for some of our favorite…

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Best of KBIS 2015

At Callier & Thompson, it’s our job to stay on top of the kitchen and bath trends. And what a fun job it is! . . . especially when we get to travel to Vegas for KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) to see all those trends in one place! This year’s show took…

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Kitchen Trends: Modern Rustic Farmhouse

One of the biggest style trends at this year’s KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) was rustic chic. This trend works especially well for kitchens, since they’re the warm, heart of the home. Materials that dominate this trend include wood beams, knotty cabinetry, stone elements, heavy metals and earthy tones (not necessarily all at…

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