Top Interior Products from IBS and KBIS 2019
by Katie Gregory & Rachel Lyon, Home Product Blogger and Editorial Director for The House Designers®
The International Builders' Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) recently brought tens of thousands of attendees from all around the world and all walks of life to Las Vegas to see the newest home products on the market—and many coming soon! We're excited to share some of our favorites from these shows for our readers who didn't make the trip, so take a look and see what inspires you. If you're on the hunt for interior finishes for your new home, this is a great start, but you should also look for local shows to see things first-hand!
Slim & Chic Decorative Slab Surfaces
Did you know that European kitchens have thin countertops by American standards? The look is clean and modern, and soon you can have it for yourself thanks to Wilsonart. The new THINSCAPE™ surfaces come in classic stone and quartz patterns as well as pine and steel looks that make a statement, and each is finished for the right feel. These countertops are super elegant, made in the USA, GREENGUARD Gold certified, and offer luxury style at an affordable price!
Model: Wilsonart® THINSCAPE™ Performance Tops | Available Spring 2019
Did you know that European kitchens have thin countertops by American standards? The look is clean and modern, and soon you can have it for yourself thanks to Wilsonart. The new THINSCAPE™ surfaces come in classic stone and quartz patterns as well as pine and steel looks that make a statement, and each is finished for the right feel. These countertops are super elegant, made in the USA, GREENGUARD Gold certified, and offer luxury style at an affordable price!
Model: Wilsonart® THINSCAPE™ Performance Tops | Available Spring 2019
Natural Lighting for Homes with Flat Roofs
Looking for skylights that do more for your interior from a flat or low-pitched roof? VELUX® introduced fixed skylights with a curved edge-to-edge glass cover that allows rain to roll right off. The curvature also captures more light, and the view of the skylights from the roof is sleek and complementary to modern design. Double glazed and with a protective cover that insulates the inner pane, these skylights make a great energy-efficient choice, too! If you need to access your flat roof, VELUX also introduced a roof hatch option with a polycarbonate cover that opens to 60 degrees.
Model: VELUX® CurveTech Fixed Flat Roof Skylights | Available Summer 2019
Looking for skylights that do more for your interior from a flat or low-pitched roof? VELUX® introduced fixed skylights with a curved edge-to-edge glass cover that allows rain to roll right off. The curvature also captures more light, and the view of the skylights from the roof is sleek and complementary to modern design. Double glazed and with a protective cover that insulates the inner pane, these skylights make a great energy-efficient choice, too! If you need to access your flat roof, VELUX also introduced a roof hatch option with a polycarbonate cover that opens to 60 degrees.
Model: VELUX® CurveTech Fixed Flat Roof Skylights | Available Summer 2019
A Light & Bright Wood-Look Accent
Vintage Ranch offers a unique stone profile that looks remarkably like rustic wood planking—no wonder it has skyrocketed in popularity since its debut a couple of years ago! Now, Eldorado Stone has expanded the possibilities with another lovely color, Dawnwood. Perhaps this warm, whitewashed profile is what you've been looking for? Vintage Ranch is made from durable, sustainable concrete, hand-painted to the perfect patina, and comes in panels for easy installation, so see all the colors to find the ideal accent for your space!
Model: Eldorado Stone Vintage Ranch in Dawnwood | Contact for a Quote
Vintage Ranch offers a unique stone profile that looks remarkably like rustic wood planking—no wonder it has skyrocketed in popularity since its debut a couple of years ago! Now, Eldorado Stone has expanded the possibilities with another lovely color, Dawnwood. Perhaps this warm, whitewashed profile is what you've been looking for? Vintage Ranch is made from durable, sustainable concrete, hand-painted to the perfect patina, and comes in panels for easy installation, so see all the colors to find the ideal accent for your space!
Model: Eldorado Stone Vintage Ranch in Dawnwood | Contact for a Quote
A Uniquely Stylish Range to Celebrate a Centennial
KitchenAid® is celebrating 100 years in 2019! For this milestone, they've released a gorgeous Misty Blue rendition of their popular commercial-style range. It features an Even-Heat™ True Convection Oven and two Ultra Power™ Dual-Flame Burners to help you achieve professional results. Jump on it now if you want this color for your kitchen! And if you're looking for a high-tech solution, check out the brand-new Smart Oven+ with Powered Attachments—it'll help you grill, bake, and steam perfectly in one appliance. Interested in this latest smart home product? Be sure to sign up to be notified when it's available!
Model: KitchenAid® Limited Edition 36" 6-Burner Dual Fuel Freestanding, Commercial-Style Range | $7,799.00 MSRP
KitchenAid® is celebrating 100 years in 2019! For this milestone, they've released a gorgeous Misty Blue rendition of their popular commercial-style range. It features an Even-Heat™ True Convection Oven and two Ultra Power™ Dual-Flame Burners to help you achieve professional results. Jump on it now if you want this color for your kitchen! And if you're looking for a high-tech solution, check out the brand-new Smart Oven+ with Powered Attachments—it'll help you grill, bake, and steam perfectly in one appliance. Interested in this latest smart home product? Be sure to sign up to be notified when it's available!
Model: KitchenAid® Limited Edition 36" 6-Burner Dual Fuel Freestanding, Commercial-Style Range | $7,799.00 MSRP
Wood-Look Shelves with Easy Installation
Many yearn for rustic wood elements in their homes, but wood is heavy, making it expensive to ship and install. Consider lightweight polyurethane beams from Fypon® instead! Available in four realistic profiles, they add the style of your choice to each space. You can use them on the ceiling and in truss systems, but we especially love the new Hand Hewn and Rough Sawn mantel shelves you can appreciate up close. They require no additional structural support or special tools, making them a quick project with big impact. Faux wood beams come ready to stain or paint to perfection, too!
Model: Fypon® Beam Mantel Shelves | Contact for a Quote
Many yearn for rustic wood elements in their homes, but wood is heavy, making it expensive to ship and install. Consider lightweight polyurethane beams from Fypon® instead! Available in four realistic profiles, they add the style of your choice to each space. You can use them on the ceiling and in truss systems, but we especially love the new Hand Hewn and Rough Sawn mantel shelves you can appreciate up close. They require no additional structural support or special tools, making them a quick project with big impact. Faux wood beams come ready to stain or paint to perfection, too!
Model: Fypon® Beam Mantel Shelves | Contact for a Quote
Rustic Wide Plank Flooring with Engineered Durability
Want flooring with old-fashioned appeal that stands up to the challenges of your home? You'll love the wide plank options that Lumber Liquidators offers! Not only do they have distressed styles that look charmingly time-worn, but they also come in engineered packages. Engineered flooring features wood veneer over a cross-layered core that has more stability than solid wood, so it's less likely to be damaged by changes in moisture and temperature. It's a great choice for the whole house, and you can expect an attractive warranty, too!
Model: Lumber Liquidators Virginia Mill Works Engineered 9/16" x 7-1/2" Canterbury Hickory | $5.29 / sq.ft.
Want flooring with old-fashioned appeal that stands up to the challenges of your home? You'll love the wide plank options that Lumber Liquidators offers! Not only do they have distressed styles that look charmingly time-worn, but they also come in engineered packages. Engineered flooring features wood veneer over a cross-layered core that has more stability than solid wood, so it's less likely to be damaged by changes in moisture and temperature. It's a great choice for the whole house, and you can expect an attractive warranty, too!
Model: Lumber Liquidators Virginia Mill Works Engineered 9/16" x 7-1/2" Canterbury Hickory | $5.29 / sq.ft.
A Smart, Guided Cooking Experience
Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, you'll find something to love in the new smart appliances from Whirlpool®. Scan-to-Cook technology sends cooking instructions to your smart microwave, range, or wall oven when you scan a barcode with your phone or tablet. You can send directions to connected appliances through an app, so you can preheat at will and set up multi-step instructions—no need to hover nearby to make adjustments! Use voice commands with a compatible device for hands-off control. Want delicious guided recipes? Connect to Yummly® to make it easy. We love the sleek built-in touchscreens, too!
Model: Whirlpool® 5.8 cu. ft. Smart Slide-in Gas Range with EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast-Iron Grates in Sunset Bronze | $2,249.00 MSRP
Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, you'll find something to love in the new smart appliances from Whirlpool®. Scan-to-Cook technology sends cooking instructions to your smart microwave, range, or wall oven when you scan a barcode with your phone or tablet. You can send directions to connected appliances through an app, so you can preheat at will and set up multi-step instructions—no need to hover nearby to make adjustments! Use voice commands with a compatible device for hands-off control. Want delicious guided recipes? Connect to Yummly® to make it easy. We love the sleek built-in touchscreens, too!
Model: Whirlpool® 5.8 cu. ft. Smart Slide-in Gas Range with EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast-Iron Grates in Sunset Bronze | $2,249.00 MSRP
A Large Sink You Can Personalize for Your Needs
How much counterspace do you have? How would you like to optimize it? With the new 30, 45, and 60 inch Circuit Chef™ sinks from Elkay®, you can choose the size that works for your kitchen, then complete it with the components that'll help you make the most of it! You'll get bottom grids, and you can pick white or black poly or bamboo cutting boards—standard!—for when you need more countertop. Customize the sink with the best colander(s) for your needs, and you'll have a flexible sink station that makes meal prep a breeze.
Model: Elkay® Circuit Chef™ | Price Varies by Configuration
How much counterspace do you have? How would you like to optimize it? With the new 30, 45, and 60 inch Circuit Chef™ sinks from Elkay®, you can choose the size that works for your kitchen, then complete it with the components that'll help you make the most of it! You'll get bottom grids, and you can pick white or black poly or bamboo cutting boards—standard!—for when you need more countertop. Customize the sink with the best colander(s) for your needs, and you'll have a flexible sink station that makes meal prep a breeze.
Model: Elkay® Circuit Chef™ | Price Varies by Configuration
A Space- & Energy-Efficient Tankless Water Heater
Don't forget to think about the mechanical parts of your house! Investing wisely can really improve your quality of life. We were impressed by the compact, tankless water heaters that Rinnai® brought to the show, and we think you will be, too. They fit almost anywhere, inside or out, and use propane or natural gas. Tankless water heaters heat on demand, so they are far more efficient than tank heaters that constantly maintain temperature on a supply of water that can run out. You'll enjoy all the hot water you want when you want it, and won't pay for it when you don't!
Model: Rinnai® Tankless Water Heater | Cost Varies by Model
Don't forget to think about the mechanical parts of your house! Investing wisely can really improve your quality of life. We were impressed by the compact, tankless water heaters that Rinnai® brought to the show, and we think you will be, too. They fit almost anywhere, inside or out, and use propane or natural gas. Tankless water heaters heat on demand, so they are far more efficient than tank heaters that constantly maintain temperature on a supply of water that can run out. You'll enjoy all the hot water you want when you want it, and won't pay for it when you don't!
Model: Rinnai® Tankless Water Heater | Cost Varies by Model
Waterproof Cement Backer Board for Tile Showers
So many homeowners love the idea of a tile shower to personalize a bathroom, but there's a lot to set up before tile comes into the picture. HardieBacker® Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology from James Hardie helps save time because it also performs the job of the waterproof coating that follows most types of backer boards. Your contractor only needs to waterproof the joints and fasteners, and then the wall is protected from moisture and ready to support tile. It passes ANSI 118.10 for waterproofness so you can enjoy superior performance in a fraction of the time!
Model: James Hardie HardieBacker® Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology | Coming Soon!
So many homeowners love the idea of a tile shower to personalize a bathroom, but there's a lot to set up before tile comes into the picture. HardieBacker® Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology from James Hardie helps save time because it also performs the job of the waterproof coating that follows most types of backer boards. Your contractor only needs to waterproof the joints and fasteners, and then the wall is protected from moisture and ready to support tile. It passes ANSI 118.10 for waterproofness so you can enjoy superior performance in a fraction of the time!
Model: James Hardie HardieBacker® Cement Board with HydroDefense™ Technology | Coming Soon!
Artistic Tile Paired with Timber for a Striking Pattern
Wherever tile's concerned, you'll find a plethora of lovely shapes, colors, and patterns. And you can use it in so many places to set the tone or provide a pop of contrast. Of course, Daltile® impressed with its wide variety, but it was the unique possibilities presented by their Museo™ tile that really grabbed our attention. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the concrete look—it's actually porcelain and available in three colors and a number of shapes. Want an abstract or straight joint mosaic tile? How about large pieces suitable for floors, walls, and countertops? They're all lovely, but we were especially drawn to the decorative interwoven trellis look shown here!
Model: Daltile® Museo™ | Contact for a Quote
Wherever tile's concerned, you'll find a plethora of lovely shapes, colors, and patterns. And you can use it in so many places to set the tone or provide a pop of contrast. Of course, Daltile® impressed with its wide variety, but it was the unique possibilities presented by their Museo™ tile that really grabbed our attention. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the concrete look—it's actually porcelain and available in three colors and a number of shapes. Want an abstract or straight joint mosaic tile? How about large pieces suitable for floors, walls, and countertops? They're all lovely, but we were especially drawn to the decorative interwoven trellis look shown here!
Model: Daltile® Museo™ | Contact for a Quote
Cabinetry Solutions for Every Part of the House
Looking for built-ins or hutches? Wellborn Cabinet™ can help transform every part of your home. They offer all kinds of nifty organizational features wrapped up in the style of your choice, so check them out whether you're shopping for a kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, foyer, or anywhere else. There are too many options to list, but some of our favorites include a drawer with a knife block beneath a cutting board, U-shaped drawers for cabinets that work around plumbing, and pocket doors that disappear to allow plenty of clearance!
Model: Wellborn Cabinet™ Doggy Spa and Laundry Room | Learn More Here!
Looking for built-ins or hutches? Wellborn Cabinet™ can help transform every part of your home. They offer all kinds of nifty organizational features wrapped up in the style of your choice, so check them out whether you're shopping for a kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, foyer, or anywhere else. There are too many options to list, but some of our favorites include a drawer with a knife block beneath a cutting board, U-shaped drawers for cabinets that work around plumbing, and pocket doors that disappear to allow plenty of clearance!
Model: Wellborn Cabinet™ Doggy Spa and Laundry Room | Learn More Here!
Chic Lighting Ideas to Amp Up Your Design
Lighting fixtures come in more shapes and styles than you may know! Lamps Plus® brought a huge collection to their booth, and we saw a wide range of statement pendants—like the Best of KBIS finalist shown here—in addition to unique rustic sconces and side tables, including a table floor lamp with a USB charger. Don't let the name fool you—you can actually find furniture and home décor here, too. They carry a number of top brands so you can build a fantastic design, no matter your aesthetic preferences. If you're looking for a way to make your interior stand out, try adding personality with lighting and then work your way down!
Model: Coyle 29" Wide Anodized Silver LED Swirl Pendant Light from Lamps Plus® | $249.99 (Compare at $374.99)
Lighting fixtures come in more shapes and styles than you may know! Lamps Plus® brought a huge collection to their booth, and we saw a wide range of statement pendants—like the Best of KBIS finalist shown here—in addition to unique rustic sconces and side tables, including a table floor lamp with a USB charger. Don't let the name fool you—you can actually find furniture and home décor here, too. They carry a number of top brands so you can build a fantastic design, no matter your aesthetic preferences. If you're looking for a way to make your interior stand out, try adding personality with lighting and then work your way down!
Model: Coyle 29" Wide Anodized Silver LED Swirl Pendant Light from Lamps Plus® | $249.99 (Compare at $374.99)
Gorgeous Fixtures with Traditional Styling
Those who design with traditional elegance in mind might be overwhelmed by the surge of contemporary faucets on the market, but rest assured there are still lovely classics to be found! The Weymouth Collection from Moen® has distinctive spouts and neat finishing touches like handles with porcelain inlays. While you enjoy the aesthetics, you'll also love the quiet laminar flow of water, and the fact that each faucet meets EPA WaterSense® criteria. Need to tailor the look? Check out the variety of finishes available!
Model: Moen® Weymouth Chrome Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet | $741.35 MSRP
Those who design with traditional elegance in mind might be overwhelmed by the surge of contemporary faucets on the market, but rest assured there are still lovely classics to be found! The Weymouth Collection from Moen® has distinctive spouts and neat finishing touches like handles with porcelain inlays. While you enjoy the aesthetics, you'll also love the quiet laminar flow of water, and the fact that each faucet meets EPA WaterSense® criteria. Need to tailor the look? Check out the variety of finishes available!
Model: Moen® Weymouth Chrome Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet | $741.35 MSRP
Kitchen Cabinets That Offer Custom Choices
Outfitting a kitchen with cabinets makes it your own, so look for stylish and functional features to elevate the space. Yorktowne® offers all sorts of doors and finishes, and even some cool ways to customize the whole picture. Perhaps you'd like unique decorative glass inserts, a hood cover that works with the overall aesthetic, or an island with a built-in chopping block, wine storage, book cases, or a display cabinet? There are plenty of hardware and accessory options, too. These cabinets are made in the USA using domestic wood, and they also meet a number of certifications so you can be sure you're purchasing sustainably sourced, eco-friendly, and healthy cabinetry for your family!
Model: Yorktowne® Hystoric Cabinetry | Contact for a Quote
Outfitting a kitchen with cabinets makes it your own, so look for stylish and functional features to elevate the space. Yorktowne® offers all sorts of doors and finishes, and even some cool ways to customize the whole picture. Perhaps you'd like unique decorative glass inserts, a hood cover that works with the overall aesthetic, or an island with a built-in chopping block, wine storage, book cases, or a display cabinet? There are plenty of hardware and accessory options, too. These cabinets are made in the USA using domestic wood, and they also meet a number of certifications so you can be sure you're purchasing sustainably sourced, eco-friendly, and healthy cabinetry for your family!
Model: Yorktowne® Hystoric Cabinetry | Contact for a Quote
