GROHE Says “You” Beautifully: With the Hottest Kitchen Design
Styles For 2015
New York, NY, Feb. 9, 2015 – Of all the rooms in the house, the
kitchen is perhaps the one that is most considered in terms of
updating both looks and performance. And today, more than ever,
homeowners want this important spot to reflect their lifestyles and
their personalities, as well.
According to Cheryl Dixon, Head of Brand and Trade Marketing at
GROHE America, “It doesn’t matter if it’s a brand new construction,
full remodel or simple update; kitchens are places where people
like to express their individuality. With the wide range of
products, design choices and price points available, it’s easier
than ever.
Designer Rachel Winokur chose an orange stove in this downtown
Los Angeles home because bright appliances are popular now and work
well against a classic neutral background.
Three major design styles, traditional, transitional and modern,
are influencing everything from color to shelving to faucetry, with
designers and homeowners taking a concept and adding a personal
twist. “The good news,” Dixon says, “is that whichever style you
prefer, and however you choose to express it, you can find GROHE
fixtures that coordinate and complement it beautifully.” GROHE
spoke with three highly-regarded interior designers about these
trends to learn about their own particular ways of developing
them.
TRADITIONAL
“Basically,” continues Dixon, “traditional style exudes a timeless,
sophisticated elegance with such classic components as
uncomplicated color schemes, warm woods, stone floors and
accessories like a gorgeous chandelier which affect a visual link
to the past.”
A proponent of “eco elegance,” designer Rachel Winokur,
headquartered in Los Angeles, explains there are three easy ways to
instill your kitchen with this 2015 version of a traditional motif.
“Just incorporate one of the following ideas and you’ll be in step
with the times,” she says.
GROHE’s Bridgeford® dual spray faucet has an elegant, curved
spout and embraces the past without compromising performance.
First, “Artisanal elements will be prevalent in many areas,
including hand-blown glass lighting, hand-scraped wood floors
constructed of reclaimed or sustainably harvested wood, handmade
tiles, often with recycled content, and such accessories as
handwoven, fair-trade dish towels.”
Second, “Brass will be a popular finish especially in lighting,
where there will be many more LED options. It offers a nod to Old
World charm while being presented in fresh and modern
shapes.”
Third, try a “furniture-style island,” something Winokur believes
will become very popular as “They help to join the kitchen to the
rest of the space in an open-plan format.”
Known for incorporating the best of present and past in his
designs, Boston-based Gary McBournie’s own Nantucket, Mass. kitchen
is featured above.
Appropriate for such a kitchen embracing the past without
sacrificing 21st-century performance is GROHE’s Bridgeford® dual
spray faucet. The detailing is perfect with a wide-set bridge and
bar faucets, while the pull-down dual-spray model features
innovative Grohe SilkMove® technology for effortless water
control.
TRANSITIONAL
According to Dixon, “Injecting a contemporary twist into
classicism, a transitional style creates a modern interior that is
welcoming and friendly because it juxtaposes progressive with
established types of furniture, fabrics, materials and finishes.
It’s an easy style in which most everyone feels comfortable.”
Along those lines, Boston-based Gary McBournie, who is known for
incorporating the best of present and past in his designs, says,
“We’re not just seeing all-white kitchens anymore. Perhaps due to a
renewed confidence in the economy, people are willing to experiment
a little more. For example, many are asking for fanciful colors to
line kitchen cabinet interiors.”
GROHE’s Ladylux3® Café pull-down faucet is a happy
mixture of traditional and modern design.
In addition, “There seems to be a resurgence of man-made materials
for countertops. Materials such as Corian, Caesarstone and
Silestone are popular, being stain-resistant and easier than others
to maintain,” says McBournie.
Last, McBournie mentions that anything referencing “industrial” is
fading in favor of a warmer, more finished style. “Large,
stainless-steel appliances and hood fans are being replaced with
integrated appliances that are affixed with front panels to blend
into the surrounding cabinetry.” Dixon notes, “Exhibiting this
transitional design are GROHE’s Parkfield™ faucet and
LadyLux3® Café pull-down faucet.” They couldn’t be more
au courant; each recalling the past with their gently
curved silhouettes. Parkfield comes in finishes like GROHE
SuperSteel Infinity™, GROHE Starlight Chrome™, and Oil Rubbed
Bronze, while LadyLux3 Café pull-down is available
in GROHE SuperSteel Infinity and GROHE Starlight Chrome in addition
to GROHE RealSteel®, produced from 304 stainless steel.
The curved silhouette of GROHE’s Parkfield™ faucet combined
with the SuperSteel InfinityFinish ™ is a fixture worthy of any
era.
MODERN
“Modern designs,” says Dixon, “usually feature bold colors, subtle
patterns and straightforward silhouettes within a minimalist
setting.”
New York-based Laura Bohn was quick to respond when asked her
thoughts about the hottest kitchen trends for 2015, “First and
foremost, technology-oriented items, like GROHE’s Minta™ Touch
pull-down faucet, are at the top of the list.”
“And I love those fantastic under-counter coffee machines because
the only part of it in sight is the small hand-held device that
allows you to schedule, select and monitor your brew,” Bohn
continued.
GROHE’s Minta™Touch pull-down faucet is the perfect complement
to a modern kitchen and reduces kitchen mess.
“Whenever possible I build a pantry next to the kitchen where I put
the fridge and all the appliances one uses daily, such as toasters
and microwaves.” Also along those lines is her mantra, “drawers not
doors,” meaning that cabinets have gone the way of the pot-bellied
stove. “They add to a clean, neat appearance and with soft-close
drawer slides, are a joy to use.”
GROHE Blue® Chilled & Sparkling brings sleek style and
21st-century amenities, like fresh filtered and sparkling water, to
any kitchen.
An increasingly popular product that is truly advanced is GROHE
Blue® Chilled & Sparkling, which combines a fashionable
designer faucet with a high-performance filter, cooler and
carbonator – and is as easy to use as an ordinary kitchen faucet.
The right lever on the faucet is used to mix hot and cold tap water
as usual. A single turn of the left handle gives you fresh, cooled
and two settings for sparkling water.
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