Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Design Defined, hosted by Apartment Therapy’s Executive Home Editor Danielle Blundell and Senior Home Editor Zee Krstic. Join them as they take a deep dive into the world of design: style advice, the latest trends, and popular decor finds you don’t want to miss. In this episode, they’ll discuss the importance of trade shows by sharing the latest trends and pieces from the Maison & Objet show in Paris and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). They also review some recent findings from our State of Home Design trend report. Tune in to stay in-the-know of what’s going on in the world of interior design and make sure to subscribe for upcoming episodes.
And special thanks to Pottery Barn for providing our sleek vodcast swivel chairs!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Episode Intro
The Deep Dive: Maison & Objet and KBIS Trade Shows
1:22 – Feather Lighting
3:07 – The Color Chartreuse
5:03 – All the Trimmings (Fringe & Passementerie)
6:32 – Citrus Motifs – For the Love of Lemons
8:22 – Under The Sea Motifs
9:55 – Stripes (and Plaids) of Every Width
11:06 – KBIS – What We Saw
12:00 – Richard Anuszkeiwicz’s Kitchen & Scullery
13:08 – Color Options for Kitchen/Bath Products
14:59 – Adding Custom Wallpaper to Kitchen Products
16:05 – Adding Color to Bathroom Toilets
16:34 – Functional Luxury Products for Kitchen & Bath
The Trend Report: State of Home Design
21:11 – SOHD Intro
22:20 – Kitchen Trends
23:20 – Bathroom Trends
23:59 – Tile Drenching
24:55 – Accent Color Toilet Seats
25:40 – Fabric Shower Curtains Over Glass Partitions
27:03 – Color Trends (Red Is The New Green)
28:46 – Vintage Design Trends & Thrifting Tips
32:00 – Bridgerton Design Themes
34:44 – Episode Outro

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