More than 2,100 exhibitors at the International Home & Housewares Show, were on display in Chicago at McCormick Place Exposition Center last weekend to show off their products. Some were popular staples in the home, while others were innovative and brand spanking new to the industry.
No matter where you were on the product spectrum old, new, cooking, cleaning, organizing or decor we definitely spotted some common trends. Here are five trends to look for when it comes to purchasing your next home product.
Make a Sparkling Statement
Everywhere you turned the common household products were going glam. Mixed metal, especially rose gold and copper are being used on pots and pans, a fondue set, dinnerware, office supplies, even picture frames.
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This office set is by Three by Three
These photo frames in geometric shapes are by Umbra
Now, mixed metal wasn’t the only way to make items look more attractive. How about adding some crystals to your bathroom? Check out these bathroom essentials.
Bathroom by Robely
Multi-Functional Purpose
Many of the products that caught our eye were actually multi-functional, which not only saves space, but saves time looking for all the items you need to accomplish a task. An example of this and a product I loved was Honey Can Do’s set of three kitchen canisters with a built in measuring cup inside the lid. Check out a demonstration of this product in Dianne de Las Casas, The Fairy Organizer’s video tour of the show below. (This product is featured in the video at 5:05.)
Or what about this space saving dish drying mat and storage holder. I love that you can easily store this when not in use, rather than taking up valuable counter space.
Kitchen Drying Mat by Umbra
And of course this is not only wall art, but can easily convert into hooks to store items near the front door.
Hooks by Umbra
Embracing Tech Touches
Product By Gourmia
Colors of the Rainbow
If you love color then you’re going to jump for joy over all the color being injected into home decor this year. Color can add so much personality into your home and the company’s aren’t just playing with one color over the other, they’re mix and matching using all the colors of the rainbow in just on product.
Check out this storage unit by Honey Can Do
Here is a storage nesting set from Joseph Joseph
Tableware by Kate Spade
Kitchenware by French Bull NYC
Eco-Friendly Decor
Manufacturers also presented ways for consumers to enjoy and preserve nature as well with these eco-friendly materials inside their products. Here is bath storage made from cork.
Bath Storage by Inter Design
And I love these paper table linens from Sassafras. They look so stylish, they’re fairly during and you can just throw them away when the party is over. No mess, no washing and eco-friendly.
Which one of these trends will you add inside your home? Let me know in the comment section below I’d love to hear from you.
Happy Decorating,