Inside today’s homes, homeowners are working, learning, and relaxing in the same space. As a result, calming neutrals, such as warm whites and cool grays, and soft pastels, including light blues and greens, are trending in paint and tile for their sense of comfort. Owners are also looking to bring the outdoors in. With various wood tones, either for the flooring, cabinets, or shelving, people feel more connected to nature. Contrast and texture play a role as well. Subtle wallpapers have made their return, and innovations in millwork create unique focal walls. Matte hardware and fixtures continue to emerge, as homeowners continue to trend more modern with their purchase decisions.
Lodes
Inspired by lampshades of the early 1900s, JIM by French designer Patrick Norguet is a system of suspension lamps with distinctive shapes. Suspended from self-supporting cables running through transparent tinted hooks, JIM offers a set of four metal shades with different shapes and diameters. A large dome shade of approximately 20 inches is available as a single suspension lamp, while the three smaller geometric shades—cylinder, cone, and bell—can be used either individually or in cluster compositions. lodes.com; jblightingcollection.com
Behr
The Behr Ultra Scuff Defense Interior Extra Durable Flat Paint and Primer is made to provide a flat surface finish enhanced with scuff- and mar-resistance technology. The non-reflective, easy-to-clean surface treatment is recommended for use in high-traffic areas, including hallways, entryways, and shared environments. The paint and primer is available exclusively at The Home Depot in all Behr Paint color options. behr.com
Emser Tile
The Hues collection by Emser Tile aims to bring a sense of nature to interior projects. While straight edging gives this subway-like tile a contemporary feel, the organic surface texture of the glazed ceramic offers a nod to more artisanal roots, according to the manufacturer. Available colors include white, linen, kale, ebony, cement, and brick. All colors are available in both the 3-inch by 10-inch size. emser.com
Wilsonart
The Quartz Calacatta Collection is inspired by Calacatta marble, derived from Italy’s Carrara region. Available in an array of designs with vibrant whites and elegant veining, the collection complements a wide variety of interiors and provides a sustainable choice to one of the industry’s most sought-after marble looks. Wilsonart’s quartz is human-made, which provides designers color consistency throughout slabs. wilsonart.com
Modern Forms
The Twirl Smart Fan offers an updated appearance for today’s homes. The 58-inch smart fan integrates seamlessly with leading smart-home devices, as well as smart thermostats. The devices will be able to turn the fan on and off, change speeds, and reverse the rotation of the blades. It includes a Bluetooth remote and optional wall controls for three- or four-way control, and is available in three finishes. modernforms.com
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
A chevron or herringbone pattern provides a twist to standard hardwood flooring designs. Carlisle Wide Plank Floors offers its artisan-crafted patterned flooring in a broad range of wood species, grades, and finishes. With either the Manhattan Herringbone Collection or the Studio Herringbone Collection, designers can utilize the geometric flooring to generate a sense of movement, energy, and spaciousness while also creating a focal point for the space. wideplankflooring.com
Viewrail
For Viewrail’s Vedera glass railing system, proprietary hardware integrates the glass directly with the company’s Flight floating stair treads. Fasteners are hidden behind end slices on the treads, ensuring a single continuous wood grain that carries seamlessly “through” the glass. A round or square stainless steel cap or square wood cap rail can be added—without additional support posts—to provide a handrail. The floating stair system is available in a choice of 15 wood species, which can be finished with any color stain. viewrail.com
Formica
Formica has expanded its DecoMetal Laminate surface line for vertical applications with 13 new metal visuals. The new metals add warm tones of brass, copper, light gold, and black, providing designers with a toolbox of 37 total metal laminate finishes. Design options include printed solid metals, including the rolled steel series and patina series, and metal laminates, including polished, brushed, stainless, and copper veil. The manufacturer says the surfacing is lightweight, easy to install and maintain, and best for vertical use. formica.com
Häfele
In order to maximize space in flexible home office areas, Häfele has created several new mechanisms and systems to help homeowners with their workspaces. Of the new offerings, the Table Top Swivel Fitting Desk turns one counter surface into two. The piece’s unique hardware allows users to pull an entire table from another piece of furniture to make an L-shaped desk. Then if users need more space in the room for other activities, they can put it back in place when not in use. hafele.com
Ornamental Moulding & Millwork
Ornamental Moulding & Millwork has created a new mantel shelf series, the Ambrosia Maple Rustic Mantel Shelves. The shelves may be used as fireplace mantels, floating shelves, or as design elements in rustic residential spaces. They are available in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot lengths, with or without black wrought-iron trim, and measure 4 3/4 inches tall and 7 inches deep. The shelves also come ready to install, with mounting cleats, wall screws, and finish nails included. ornamental.com
Belwith Keeler
The new Corsa collection by Belwith Keeler embraces soft curves. It was inspired by airy modern pill shapes found in today’s interior design and previous pieces of hardware in the company’s archives. Light, streamlined, and balanced, with inviting gravitational ergonomics, Corsa is a bold design for simple or intricate palettes, according to the manufacturer. It is available in a 1-inch pull, 1 3/4-inch ring knob, 5 1/8-inch pull, and 7 3/4-inch pull as well as in three finish options, including matte black, satin nickel, and brushed golden brass. belwith-keeler.com
Ekena Millwork
Millwork manufacturer Ekena has launched a new line of laser-cut wood veneer and medium-density fiberboard fretwork wall panels. According to the manufacturer, the panels provide a modern take on traditional wood paneling, and provide an intricate design feature without the need for on-site fabrication. The panels are offered in 8-, 12-, 16-, and 24-inch sizes, each one available in five thicknesses, more than 60 designs and patterns, and seven wood species. ekenamillwork.com
