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This new bath display from Kohler epitomizes the trend for Minimalism in baths.
The Classic Red metal nish on the Nertazzoni Italia stove demonstrates consumers’ con dence in having bold colors in the kitchen.
The new DutchMaster oral sink, from Kohler, taps into the trend for oral pa erns and vivid colors.
These geometric-inspired tiles on this Thermador display is an example of the mixed metal trend.
a wide range of aesthetics and style sensibilities.” At Wilsonart, wood tones were shown “warm- ing up the home with accent shelves that bring a more contemporary and updated approach to bookcase-type style,” Fires says. “Using lighter wood in the home usually creates a lighter vibe and coordinates nicely with other textures and
surfaces.”
Naturally smart technology played a part in this
year’s appliance introductions. Home Connect ex- panded its line up of partners to include Amazon Alexa, Nest, IFTTT, EVE Connect, and Innit.
“With Home Connect, our vision was to create an open platform that would make it possible for all appliances and all brands to use one app,” says Christofer von Nagel, BSH Home Appliances CEO & President. “We are now the leading open platform for the appliance industry, and our partner network is not only impressive, but it is in nitely growing. This enables participating appliance brands to deliver tailored experiences that exceed their con- sumers’ expectations of a home appliance.” 
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stainless, copper, and brass accents in its kitchen displays that highlighted “the art of metal mixing,” according to Fire.
One trend that shows no signs of waning is the desire for natural looks and environmentally inspired décor. “Homeowners are looking for new ways to incorporate organic materials into their liv- ing spaces,” Fire remarks. “The warmth of wood is continuing making its way into many rooms across