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Are we becoming too obsessed with trends? Kitchens and bathrooms might be a fashion industry, but how much should the latest look influence a room someone could live with for the next 20 years?
kbbreview editor Andy Davies joins our retailer panel – Trevor Scott, Liz Pantling-Jones, Nick Warrington and Steph Warner – to discuss how they help customers separate what they actually love from what they’ve seen everywhere on social media.
When should designers encourage a bold choice, and when should they warn someone they might regret it? Is “timeless” design possible, or can playing safe become boring? And how do retailers keep showroom displays current without constantly chasing the next new finish?
We also look beyond colours and door styles to the lifestyle changes shaping what customers need from their homes, before sharing the trends the panel hopes will never return.