This year's mega show was held in Orlando, Florida with more than 2,100 exhibits and 80,000 home professionals attending. There are products currently available, new products and some still under development. Manufacturers use the show to get feedback from interior designers, builders and remodelers during product design and development. Products roll out following one/more of these steps:
- New products and materials are developed for the commercial market. Many of the products migrate to the residential market over time, like today's floor to ceiling glass walls.
- Industry trade shows like this one is where manufacturers introduce products for the residential market to architects, interior designers, builders and other contractors.
- New products are then picked up by design show rooms, those that cater to interior designers and builder show rooms that provide home buyers with choices in everything from roofing, siding and doors to all the fixtures that go into kitchens and bathrooms.
2017 Kitchen and Bath Home Show, Day #1
So let's head into this year's home show, held at the Orlando Convention Center's South Hall.
Able to confirm that there are many more drawers than cabinets with shelves in today's kitchens.
More choices in cabinet finishes, both traditional wood and composite materials. Learn about composite materials for cabinets, from the National Kitchen and Bath Association).
More bathroom storage with cabinets on top of, or alongside vanities.
More open shelving in the kitchen and creative shelving inside cabinets.
Lots more LED light strips accenting cabinets for the kitchen, bathroom and living areas.
Larger kitchen sinks with accessories to make food prep easier.
Amazing choice of peel and stick wall treatments.
More Canadian manufacturers like White Square Furniture with a more contemporary look.
More bathroom spa ideas with fireplaces (steam instead of flames) and round bathtubs.
New hardware designs from those that look old fashion, to very modern ones.
Amazing accessories to keep everything in your kitchen organized (full article on this topic coming).
There are many factors that can affect the remodeling of the kitchen and bathroom. Flooring materials, kitchen counter-tops, appliances and many other things matters a lot. Budget also plays an important role. But the way you explained about the kitchen and bathroom show is really beneficial. This shows give a clear idea so without the help of any professional contractor you can do yourself.
Sean, While I agree that some homeowners have the skills & patience to remodel a bathroom or kitchen by themselves, it takes a lot to time and at least advice from an experienced pro would help. A friend recently remodeled her home including a new kitchen – Home Depot did not come out to measure so of course there were last minute accommodations to handle the gaps … not fun.
oh how fun. i would love to go on a show like this.
This is really a fabulous kitchen! I wish my kitchen would be like this when I’m moving to our own house.
I just love this kitchen. It is so functional. Very chic too.
I’m laughing Valerie as the photos were from many different exhibits. Hope you got some fun ideas for when you’re ready to make changes to your kitchen.
What an amazing event! I would walk away from this with the longest wish list of things for my home ever. I know you had an awesome time! Thanks for sharing a bit with us…
Glad you enjoyed it Tiffany & it was much easier just to share all the photos rather than packaging them into separate posts with different messages.
I wish I’ve seen this before we remodeled our bathroom a few months ago! It would be nice to get some inspiration from an event like this. There are so many awesome designs for kitchens and bathrooms!
I so wish I could redesign my kitchen – I’d love something really open plan and modern! Pipe dreams at the moment, but you’ve got to have them!
Both my kitchen and bathroom are due for an overhaul. All of this is so beautiful that they showcased.
I’m in the very preliminary stages of a kitchen remodel and am just gathering ideas that I really like. Those undercabinet lighting strips might just make my list of must-haves!
Yes Jessica, there are lots more options now with LED lights & lighting is more important than most of us realize. Here’s an article that outlines the different types of lighting you want in a kitchen.
Omg so much fabulousness!!!! I’m just loving all the marble I’m seeing!!! So chic
Oooh I would love a bathroom with a fireplace. This must have been so much fun for you.
How fun!! I want a kitchen like this. I really like the larger kitchen sinks. It would come in handy.
There are some great new trends here. For me, the more drawers and storage there are , the better
I love to go to shows like this!!! SO many great ideas of what to do to your house, and the project ideas as well.
I’m planning to renovate my bathroom. Last year we did my kitchen and I’m hoping this year we can do my bathroom.
Good luck & sometimes you can do a remodel in pieces to fit your budget.
This is a great event! Those are great ideas especially for those who need to renovate their kitchen and bathroom.
What an amazing show! I’m pretty sure I could have spent a week in there LOL
Rachel, I do wish the show rant for more than 3 days, or remained open into the evenings.
I recently renovated my master bathroom. This show would have been dangerous for me as I would want it all for mt new bathroom
Wow! I would love to go to a kitchen and bath show with so many displays-especially in Orlando! My taste is traditional, while the rest of the family is contemporary. So it would be nice to have such a variety of options. My daughter would love the round bathtub!
I would also love to attend this kind of kitchen and bath home show where we can be able to explore more of the newest and different styles and materials they have to offer.
I want to go to a show like this one, it would be so cool. I love kitchen decoration!