Did You Know?
Buzzworthy industry news
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Hackettstown, New Jersey to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

“Why Bethlehem? It’s an emerging ‘creative class’ city with a rich history, world-class colleges, and universities, a diverse population, the amazing Hotel Bethlehem to house out-of-town guests, and access to major transportation hubs,” said Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO. “We look forward to joining and contributing to the dynamic Bethlehem community while providing an exceptional work environment for our employees. Our global reach connects some of the largest kitchen and bath manufacturers, retailers and design professionals around the world and we are anxious to introduce them to the beauty and unique culture embedded in the Lehigh Valley.”

The Buzz
A look at what has the industry talking
The folks over at HGTV recently highlighted the 12 hottest interior design trends that are sure to be popular with homeowners for some time to come. Here’s a quick look at what homeowners should keep an eye out for:

• Sculptural art to add design elements to your living space
• Checkerboard patterns, especially with rugs and bed linens
• Smoky glassware
• Warm-toned marble and natural stone like travertine
• Curved silhouettes on statement-making furnishings
• Cottagecore florals in napkins, pillow covers and more
• Ruffled or waved design elements for tablescape design
• Dark woods
• Brushstroke upholstery in neutral, tonal hues
• Saturated jewel tones
• Earthenware vases
• Chocolate accents

For more info on how to incorporate these trends into your interior design, visit HGTV.com

Trends & Tips
Advice on what’s new and notable
The world of furniture is constantly evolving and the folks at Baker Interiors Group and Baker Furniture are staying ahead of the curve by championing seasonally inspired luxury fabrics to help warm up interiors with sophisticated and timeless styles. In particular, Anissa Leatherman, product manager, textiles at Baker, is seeing a few trends this year that are sure to make an impression now and in the seasons ahead: 

• · Performance-based faux leather: The onset of colder months is not deterring people from spending time outside the way they used to. As everyone spends more time at home, quality pieces of outdoor furniture have risen to the top of the investment list. 
• ·  Boucle cloth: As one of the most sought-after fabrics in the industry today, boucle provides the perfect harmony of luxury and comfort. 
• ·  Neutral linens: Synonymous with laidback luxury, neutral linens are timeless and effortlessly elevate any indoor or outdoor space.

Leatherman remarks that the weave details and subtle nuances within these cloth textures are highly important as texture continues to be a high priority for clientele. She’s also seeing the appeal of layering varying textures to build interest and dimension—a velvet with boucle, with chenille, with leather, and so on. As we approach the New Year, Leatherman anticipates even more interest in outdoor performance fabrics, as well as a step away from all-neutrals with whispers of dynamic jewel tones.

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 23, Issue 2 (November/December 2022). 
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