Continued Growth of Smart Home

Connected and Smart Products permeated all categories, from cooking, to wellness, aroma therapy, home cleaning, and hydration. This category continues to grow and expand with Amazon’s Alexa seeming to be the leading platform for voice activation.

Silicone

As consumers become more aware of the problems of plastic pollution and the importance of waste reduction, they’re looking for more reusable options. Silicone has become a popular material for reusable eco-conscious products such as straws, lunch bags, hydration, and food storage.

Black Colors & Finishes

Decidedly bold, statement making black products were a popular choice in a wide range of categories. Piano black, satin black, and matte black were dominant colors and finishes at the show.

Air Purifiers and Wellness

The booming wellness trend is hitting the housewares industry with a noticeable increase in companies offering air purifiers, aroma therapy and essential oil diffusers.

Subdued Grays, Pinks, and Blues

Soft forms and clean geometry were complimented by muted and neutral colors such as subdued blues, pinks, and grays.

Continuing Trends

ABSTRACT FINISHES

An element of randomness in manufactured materials creates high contrast faux marbling and abstract colorful camouflage for unique, one-of-a-kind products.