KBIS 2013 - Part 2

My second day of KBIS can be summed up by one booth…. KOHLER!  Kohler put together one of the most innovative and interactive booths of the show.  Here are some of the highlights:  

Kohler's Abrazo freestanding bath tub 

Kallista's Vir Stil by Laura Kirar EXPOSED SHOWER SET

Kohler's Briolette Glass bathroom sink with Margaux faucet reminds me of a diamond!  Perfect for adding a touch of luxury to any powder room.

Kohler's Caravan Collection Nepal Caxton Bathroom sink with Loure tall widespread bathroom sink faucet

This sink features a beautiful South Asian inspired design around the bowl. Very charming and elegant!

Kohler's Purist Bridge wall-mount kitchen sink faucet in vibrant polished nickel  

Next we visited the Ann Sacks tile section. I was instantly drawn to these geometric tiles!  Who could resist the beauty? I could not.. My husband literally had to drag me out of this section.

This display of Ann Sack's tile and Kallista products showcases a current trend in finishes.  * Blue green tones mixed with weathered wood finishes and light creamy countertops*

I can definitely see myself using this Ann Sacks versailles mesh mirrored tile in a few upcoming projects. It certainly has that old New Orleans feel!                                                  

                     

Mick De Giulio's gorgeous Bacifiore collection for Kallista is absolutely stunning.  It is made of a polished and distressed stainless steel and handcrafted by Mick's very own artisans.  BEAUTIFUL!

After the Kohler booth, we checked out what we missed from the first day.

The best thing in the Hafele booth were these sliding cabinet doors!  Technology for cabinet doors has come such a long way in the past few years.

Blum's lift door hardware is used by several of my cabinet manufacturers. Finally, lift doors are gaining popularity in the South. This new technology by Blum allows you to press a button to open and close the door! My friend Melissa, modeled this technology for my husband and the conversation is about convincing me to try out for HGTV. They finally talked me into it after a few bribes and drinks from the Caesarstone booth.

KBIS 2013 was an amazing experience. Innovative concepts, trusted vendors, and the electric New Orleans atmosphere. Who could ask for better?  However, I must be honest about one thing  that I noticed. There were very few cabinet manufacturers there.  I did not take a whole lot of kitchen display pictures because I simply was not inspired by the displays that were set up.  All in all, KBIS was a blast!!!  

A Pewter Finished Habersham Vanity

This is a little Habersham vanity that we have on display in our showroom. The pewter finish is so beautiful and the perfect contrast to the display mentioned here. All of Habersham's finishes have a distressed look to them.

The vanity either comes with the matching wood top or you can choose to provide your own top if you prefer. This vanity and mirror would be the perfect combination for a small powder room. Check out some of Habersham's other vanities and finishes here.

A Classic Bathroom with a Modern Flair

I found this bathroom at Southernliving.com several months ago and cannot get enough of it. I love it. The traditional cream colored cabinets work perfectly with the stained concrete floor and coppery colored marble.
The stainless edge around the marble countertops adds a modern flair. I think that my favorite thing about this bathroom has to be the criss-cross doors with the mirror inserts. I love how the designer repeated this theme above the mirrors on the wall. It really ties the design together.

The built in linen cabinets are so wonderful. The tall stack of drawers and the open shelving in the middle give the design a furniture feel---and what a perfect place for a television. Can you imagine having this much storage in a bathroom?

The exposed brick walls around the tub are another feature that I am crazy about. The window panes behind the tub are yet another genious way to mix modern with traditional. What a lovely bathroom. I would die to be able to unwind in a space like this.

Photos by Laurey W. Glenn

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