KBB Show Preview
KBB Birmingham prepares for 2020 show
Individuality at the forefront of industry trends
kbb Birmingham, Europe’s largest
dedicated kitchens, bedrooms and
bathrooms exhibition returns for 2020.
Taking place at the NEC from 1-4
March, the show will feature over 400
exhibitors along with showcasing the
latest products and innovations.
A key talking point at this year’s show
will be personalisation. This is a huge
trend in the industry right now, with
many manufacturers wanting to offer
their clients unique products and
services that inspire new interior design
choices and fits their brief.
Based on this emerging trend, the
theme for kbb 2020 is “Individuality”
– to provide retailers, architects,
designers and developers with the
correct knowledge and tools to give
their clients exactly what they want.
When a homeowner considers
personalisation there are four main
factors that can influence their design
choices: function, look, experience and
belief.
When designing any room whether
it’s in a residential or commercial
setting, function is always one of the
top considerations. In residential
spaces, this is often seen in rooms
such as the kitchen or bathroom where
homeowners are looking to make
maximum use of the space available;
products need to be practical and serve
a purpose.
The look and feel of a room can have
a huge impact on the way a room is
perceived. An aesthetically pleasing
space, that fits in with the client’s
personality and character can really
make a room feel like home. Similarly,
in a commercial setting there can be a
real benefit to designing a space that
fits in with the brand or business that it
represents.
A well-designed space has the power
to create an atmosphere or a specific
experience to fit the rooms purpose.
For example, if the homeowner is
looking to create a social space for
entertaining, seating needs to be taken
into consideration as well as logistical
factors such as layout to maximise the
floor space. Does the room need to be a
family space and fit the needs of a busy
home with hard-wearing materials?
Design can really alter the feel of an
environment, and it’s important to
understand what the client is looking
for.
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Another design consideration that is
increasing in popularity is belief. This
could range from a client demand for
sustainable manufacturing or vegan
design, to ways of organising the room
such as Feng Shui. Designers, architects
and clients will all have their own
personal beliefs and it’s important to
weave these into the design of a space
- the room needs to represent the brief
you are designing for.
Making a space feel personal and
creating a space that displays the client
or homeowner’s individuality is an
emerging trend that shows no sign of
slowing down. kbb Birmingham will
provide a wide range of inspirational
exhibitors to bring these elements to
life including; Kesseler, Abacus Direct
Ltd, Abode, Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Ltd, Frontline Bathrooms Ltd, Hafele UK
Ltd, J & J Ormerod Plc, Franke, Laufen,
Dansani, CRL Stone, RAK Ceramics
UK Ltd, Blanco, Villeroy & Boch (UK)
Limited, Roca, AEG, Ultra Finishing
Limited, mcbath, Nobilia-Werke, Alno
and Smeg.
Don’t miss out, register now by
visiting www.kbb.com for more
information.