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Watch Out For These Two Kitchen and Bath Trends in 2018

Architecture 22-12-2017 DWell 1405

For the rooms we agonize over most, Dwell presents a timely focus on velvety matte-black finishes and space-saving fixtures and appliances.

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Kitchens and baths are notoriously expensive and time-consuming to update, so they tend to evolve slowly. But like tectonic shifts, when changes in style do occur, they can be durable and dramatic. (Recall the hegemony of stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in the aughts). As 2017 draws to a close, we have our eye on two phenomena in particular. 

First, kitchens and baths are getting darker. To meet consumers’ suddenly insatiable demand for smooth, ebony finishes, manufacturers from LG to Vipp are cranking out entire collections of matte-black products. Expect to see monochromatic, Scandinavian-inflected interiors dominating Instagram in 2018. 

Second, the number of high-performing but pint-sized fixtures and appliances is proliferating. In the kitchen, the trend is fueled at least in part by the rise of cooking shows and websites, which have created huge demand for commercial-grade chef technology at home. 

Here, we assemble 32 of our favorite products in the matte-black and small-space categories. For more kitchen and bath inspiration, including expert advice and real-life results, pick up our January/February issue, on newsstands January 23.

Paint It Matte Black  

Litze articulating  faucet with    industrial handle by Brizo 
From $732 
A matte-black and gold-tone faucet by Brizo features a  dual-jointed articulating arm with a semi-flexible hose and  a convenient magnetic docking system.



Built-in refrigerator by BlueStar 
From $9,850 
In addition to its large capacity and commercial-level performance, BlueStar’s Built-in refrigerator offers  unrivaled customization, with more than 750 colors to choose from, plus metal trim and door swing options.




Dedica DeLuxe manual espresso machine and  cappuccino maker by De’Longhi 
$350 
Housed in a slim body with stainless steel accents, the professional-grade De’Longhi espresso and cappuccino maker promises  a barista-quality cup.


Matte-black  stainless steel  gas single-oven range by LG 
$1,249 
 LG’s large-capacity oven boasts a fingerprint- and smudge- resistant finish, as well as intuitive glass controls that are as easy to operate as they are  to wipe clean.
Trim set in custom Montreal Black finish by Aquabrass 
$869 
Aquabrass recently introduced Montreal Black, a smooth finish that is plated rather than painted for durability. It’s seen here on the Demi-Totem 1/2-inch thermostatic shower valve trim set.
Tray by Vipp 
$95 
Following the success of Vipp’s matte-black soap dispenser, the Danish company introduced a sleek 13.4-inch-diameter tray. Though it’s meant for serving, the disc’s slip-resistant surface is well-suited to holding washroom accessories, too.
Fontane Bianche showerhead by Salvatori + Fantini 
From $1,707 
Elisa Ossino’s bath collection for the Italian manufacturers Fantini and Salvatori  is named after a white-sand beach town in Sicily, but it features an elegant, midnight-black rain showerhead.
Shropshire tub by Victoria + Albert 
From $4,688 
 A dapper matte-black finish adds a contemporary edge to the Victorian-style, claw-footed Shropshire bathtub produced by Victoria + Albert, a British company best known for its  freestanding basins.


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IKEA Hällviken sink 
$211
For a relatively low-cost splash of black in the kitchen, try IKEA’s Hällviken sink. The stone powder and acrylic basin is completely non-porous for easy cleaning.
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Via Manzoni single-lever washbasin mixer by Gessi 
$676
Italian manufacturer Gessi’s Via Manzoni collection now includes a stylish matte black option for its right-angled single-lever faucet.

Big Things, Small Packages


24” integrated  column refrigerator  and freezer by  Sub-Zero 
$6,665 
With a refrigerator and freezer hidden behind one solid door, Sub-Zero’s 24-inch combination column looks sleek while fitting in  the tightest nooks.
iMove by Kesseböhmer 
From $399 
The pull-down iMove system goes inside hard-to-reach wall units, offering easier access to items. The shelf comes down at  an angle, then locks automatically, freeing both your hands  to load and unload.
24” induction cooktop by     Fisher & Paykel 
$1,399 
Fisher & Paykel’s 24- inch cooktop has four cooking zones that  can be bridged to create two SmartZones. The versatile appliance comes in a 12-, 30-, and 36-inch version as well.
Zera food recycler by WLabs of Whirlpool 
$1,199 
Soon to launch, the fully automated Zera Food Recycler turns food scraps into homemade fertilizer within 24 hours. Measuring 11 by 22 by 33.75 inches, the unit slips into narrow spots.
AXOR Starck Green 2-Jet handshower by Hansgrohe 
From $280 
Conceived by Philippe Starck and equipped with 134 no-clog spray channels and two  spray modes, AXOR’s  Green 2-Jet Handshower merges state-of-the-art  engineering with streamlined design.
43” Simone soaking tub by Signature Hardware 
From $2,985 
 With a deep basin and integrated seat, the  43-inch-diameter brushed stainless steel Simone tub allows full-body immersion. Massaging air jets  are available as an optional add-on.
WP.FO Powder  sink by Alape 
$2,200 
Alape’s WP.FO Powder sink is almost a perfect cube, with each side measuring 14 to 15 inches. Its body houses a small cabinet that features a push-to-open door made of MDF wood with a smooth silk-matte finish.
Ypperlig mirror  by Hay for IKEA 
From $13 
Part of a collection  of more than 60 products designed by Copenhagen-based cult brand Hay for Swedish giant IKEA, the Ypperlig mirror and shelf provide maximum functionality in a highly compact form.



Flow oval washbasin with integrated shelf by Simas
$925 
The sculptural wall-mounted sink basins by Italian manufacturer Simas come in square, rectangular, oval, and circular forms—making them suitable for a wide variety of small bathrooms.


C2 vanity by Wetstyle
From $2,195 
Designed by Pierre Belanger with Wetstyle Design Lab, the industrial-looking C2 vanity is made of an stainless steel frame with rungs on either side for hanging accessories. It comes in two sizes, 24 and 30 inches, and has an optional matte-black finish.


Eldon tub by Victoria + Albert
From $5,600 
Measuring 69 inches long, the Eldon back-to-wall tub was born from a collaboration between manufacturer Victoria + Albert and design studio Conran + Partners. The long-lasting Quarrycast material is made of a combination of volcanic limestone and resin.



Revel pivot shower door by Kohler
From $861 
Minimalist frameless shower doors like Kohler’s Revel are especially well-suited for people with small bathrooms because their width can be easily adjusted.


Single-Door DishDrawer dishwasher by Fisher & Paykel 
From $649 
Available in single- and double-drawer models, Fisher & Paykel’s DishDrawer is a godsend for all kinds of spatially challenging kitchens.


ME Wall-Mounted Toilet by Philippe Starck for Duravit
From $430
If space is your top consideration when fixture shopping, Philippe Starck’s wall-hung toilet for Duravit measures only about 14.5 by 19 inches.


Vertical Bar Block by Henrybuilt
From $3,500 
Henrybuilt’s six-inch-wide shelving system transforms empty nooks into places to store kitchen necessities, like the three cutting boards that come with it.


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