Working with Richelieu the last year has given me access to manufacturers and designers from all over Europe. Couple that with meeting with closet companies across the US and I can guess at what’s going to be hot in 2018.
I’m going bold with these predictions – Sure I can tell you soft close everything, but that’s too easy. I guarantee more and more companies will make soft close the new standard. You are selling a luxury product –
Stock kitchen cabinets are soft close but custom closets aren’t?
Another obvious trend is lighting everywhere.
I admit that I never thought that lighting would catch on – but with all of the new technology coming out of Europe it’s going to totally change the way we design and build closets and wardrobes.
Features that include built in switches, mini LED diodes and no more cutting aluminum channels are game changers.
Brass is Back Baby!
No not that ugly bright yellow plastic looking brass that shows every scratch.
This is an elegant satin champagne gold finish.
It’s no surprise that champagne gold is back, it has been showing up in fashion for the last couple of years.
Gold jewelry, watches, accents on clothing and even your iPhone.
It was only a matter of time before it made it back into the accents of your home.
If you are planning to sell the next generation then you must keep up with the trends in micro living and the evolution of multifunctional storage.
This is the hottest trend with designers, architects and builders right now.
Richelieu is the leader in this space, all 350 square feet of it. 🙂
We partnered with Panasonic to reinvent city living.
This trend isn’t just for small spaces.
Multifunctional storage becomes very exciting when you take these solutions and apply them to overall design.
The goal is to give customers a more functional home without having to add an addition.
The sleeping area has the biggest impact on micro living.
You need the ability to create bed, sofa, desk and wall unit combinations.
These aren’t your parent’s murphy beds that ensured visitors didn’t stay too long.
This is the next generation of folding bed systems that operate with pistons for easy and safe opening and closing.
They are designed with wood slats and can accommodate a 12” mattress – made for every night sleeping.
Other products necessary to micro living are pull out tables that can be a place to eat or prep food in the kitchen, a folding table in a laundry room, a place to pack your suitcase in a closet or a desk in the family room.
Every inch counts in micro units, having proper clothing and shoe storage is a must.
Rotating shoe shelves, and a clothing organizer that can put 16’ of clothing in a 8’ x 30” closet are great solutions!
Add a sliding or barn door and save even more space!
Living in a micro unit is great but can you entertain?
You sure can with these adaptable furniture pieces.
The newest tables to hit the US magically transform to create seating for you and your dinner guests.
I would love to hear from you – What trends are you seeing in your market?
If you have any questions or I can help please email me at RDeMarco@Richelieu.com
