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.
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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.
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.