Top 5 Bathroom Products at KBIS & IBS 2015

I recently had my first opportunity to attend the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV.  I spent 2 full days exploring all the new products throughout 3 halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  After lots and lots of walking, I’ve narrowed down my top 5 new products to use in the Bathroom.

    1. Anything from AquaBrass– it is no wonder why they won the Innovative Booth Award.  From their limited edition hand-painted tub collection, Kanvas, to the space saving shower and tub in one wet room, Aquazone.  I was really impressed by the sleek and thin faucets, some of which were more like a piece of artwork.  For those interested in a new finish for your faucet, choose from over 22 finishes- I especially liked the Polished Copper and Satin Pearl.
Aquabrass black faucet
Aquabrass black faucet
Aquabrass finishes
Aquabrass finishes
Kanvas tub
Kanvas tub
    1. Kohler Choreograph– integrated storage, flip down seats, and wall panels are easy to install and maintain.  The solid, patterned, or textured panels create a clean and nearly seamless look.  My favorite accessory is the Shower Barres- which is a flat bar (inspired by ballet dancers) that can act as a grab bar or shelf for storage.  Kohler had one of the largest booths at the show so I could spend all day talking about their products!
Kohler Choreograph
Kohler Choreograph
Kohler Choreograph
Kohler Choreograph
    1. Robern Uplift medicine cabinet and Adorn Vanities- the Uplift medicine cabinet solves the ever challenging question of how to keep all your bathroom items neatly stored away but still accessible without having to worry about clearance for a door to swing open.  Deeper than a standard medicine cabinet, the Uplift can include electrical outlets, interior lighting and even a TV.  The Adorn Vanities offer customizable storage for any needs, push to open drawers, and interior electric outlets.
Robern storage
Robern storage
Robern Uplift
Robern Uplift
Adorn Vanity
Adorn Vanity
    1. Fleurco Low Profile Shower bases and doors– Shower bases with trench style drains allow for a roll-in type entry, textured floors help to prevent slip, and unique doors add style to more accessible design.
Fleurco round door
Fleurco round door
Fleurco
Fleurco shower
    1. Brizo Rook Collection– We saw a lot more fixtures with a matte black finish.  Brizo’s Rook line combines matte black with brushed nickel in faucets and accessories.  This look would be perfect for both men and women.  I really like that it includes cabinet hardware to match!
Rook faucet
Rook faucet
Rook shower
Rook shower

All in all, attending this year’s event was an awesome experience!  Now I can’t wait to start incorporating some of these great products into my client’s remodeling projects.  Look for more great products and photos in my future blog posts.

Uplift

MJ Englert is a Director of Project Development at Case Design/Remodeling.  She is a Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP), specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. To see more of her projects, visit her Houzz Page.

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