Retail Observer

April 2021

The Retail Observer is an industry leading magazine for INDEPENDENT RETAILERS in Major Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Home Furnishings

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NKBA Research TOP 5 KITCHEN & BATH TRENDS NKBA's exclusive 2021 Design Trends report reveals the top directions in design, from materials and colors to layout and tech. Several key trends directly relate to issues surfacing during the pandemic, particularly the desire for health/wellness, connected-home technology and dedicated spaces for new roles our homes are playing in everyday life. Here are 5 key takeaways: ALL TOGETHER NOW Kitchen layouts are being designed with gathering in mind. L-shaped kitchens with large islands dominate. HOOK ME UP Dedicated areas for device charging, viewing screens or monitors topped all others as the most desirable kitchen technology going forward. LIGHTEN UP For countertops and backsplashes, quartz in light colors wins the day for the next three years, as it does for bathroom vanities. Kitchen Design: Lana Zepponi Meyers, AKBD; Text: Dianne M. Pogoda; NKBA Head of Research: Tricia Zach; Market Research Analyst: Robert Isler BYE-BYE BATHTUB The most popular layout trend for the primary bathroom, cited by 60% of respondents, is removal of the tub to allow for a larger shower. PRIMARY UPGRADE The most common spending range for the primary bathroom over the past 12 months was $20,000 to $30,000. Scan here for the NKBA 2021 Design Trends Report

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