{"id":3212,"date":"2020-02-06T01:04:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T09:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2022-05-20T16:38:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T23:38:52","slug":"kbis-hardware-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/kbis-hardware-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Hardware Trends at KBIS 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year at KBIS<\/a>, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, more than 600 manufacturers flocked to Las Vegas to show off their latest and greatest products for kitchen spaces and bathrooms. Here are some of the hardware trends we noticed from the show.<\/p>\n

1.) Black and Brass Finishes<\/h2>\n

\"KBIS,<\/p>\n

\"EmtekBrass is back, baby! From hardware to appliances black and brass were everywhere. Brass was mostly phased out through the ’90s but now is back with a vengeance. We saw satin brass<\/a> become the top-selling cabinet hardware finish of 2019 and it looks like it could outdo itself in 2020. It comes as a shock to some (or a scare), but today’s satin brass is more understated and subtle than it was in the ’80s and ’90s. These days hardware manufacturers have honed in on a new brass finish with more of a brushed, matte look rather than a polished, glossy one. The new, more subtle brass conveys warmth, sophistication, and luxury. Satin brass is now at the forefront of modern contemporary design.<\/p>\n

Black is hanging right there with brass in popularity (and they pair great together, I might add). Black finishes<\/a> have seen a steady increase in the last three years and it’s popularity continues to grow. Black’s great because just like in fashion, it goes with anything. Black can be both bold and make a statement as easily as it can be subtle and fade into the background. It all depends on the cabinet color it’s paired with. Black was a favorite finish for new product launches at KBIS from faucets to tubs to hardware.<\/p>\n

\"KBIS<\/p>\n

2.) Soft-Close Everything<\/h2>\n

Nowadays it seems crazy to not use soft close when building new. Why would you not? Every display at KBIS had soft-close technology, and yet it still never failed to get a response (“ahh, that’s nice” – everyone). The silent, slow close is one of those features that once you have it, you can’t go back. From drawer slides<\/a> to hinges <\/a>to sliding door systems<\/a>, almost every new product coming out at KBIS had soft-close integration.<\/p>\n

3.) Push-to-Open<\/h2>\n

Along with soft-close, push-to-open hardware seemed to be having a moment at KBIS. Push-to-open has been around for at least 20 years but hasn’t has made a big splash in the cabinet industry yet. This year it seemed to be attempting another push towards popularity. Push-to-open allows you to go handleless which is great for obtaining a minimalist, modern design. Many new products were introduced with\u00a0<\/span>push-to-open drawer slides<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>push-to-open hinges<\/span><\/a>. Same as soft-close, it never failed to get a reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n