2019 Housewares Show Trends & Insights

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Subdued Grays, Pinks, and Blues

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

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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.

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Cozzolino Studio at the Show

Our newly launched Serene House Oil Diffusers

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All-Clad Toasters

 

BUILT NY TILT Tumbler

BUILT NY TILT Tumbler 2.0

 

Extensions to the family of Brim Craft Coffee Products

 
 
 

NY Now Winter 2019 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.

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Bold Colors & Graphic Shapes

Strong bold graphic shapes pop with bright fully saturated colors.

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Subdued Colors

Monochromatic items with subdued color palette and muted hues to compliment simple shapes and clean geometry.

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Natural Materials

Natural finishes, simple woods, ceramics, and metals, accented by pure neutral colors and earth tones - a continuing trend of authentic materials.

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NY Now Summer 2018 Trends

Natural Random Texture

Inherent material texture with an element of chance and randomness from inserted fibers, dyes, and resins. 

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Metallic

Shiny metallic finishes with a focus on gold 

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Color - Both extremes


Color was decidedly muted or bright and vibrant to make a bold and dramatic statement

 

Soft Colors

Soft muted colors and pastels, with softer organic shapes - a continuing trend 

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Bright Bold Colors

Bright and vibrant colors complimented by simple and bold forms, make a strong statement

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ICFF 2018 Trends

Delicate lightness

Thin and delicate forms convey lightness.

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pure geometry

Simple forms show off the materials and finishes. 

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natural forms

Nature inspired, soft and fluid forms and textures.

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Pastels and soft finishes

Softer colors and finishes with brass, light woods, leather, and soft pastels. 

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2018 Housewares Show Trends

Professional Made Accessible 

ART AND SCIENCE OF COFFEE

The Art, Craft, Precision, and Science of the coffee shop brought into the home.

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ADVANCING FOOD

All parts of the food process, from growing herbs to cooking and even disposal are advancing and becoming more accessible. Smart hydroponic systems for growing greens and herbs in the kitchen were a common sight at the show. From All-In-One devices to professional cooking techniques like Sous Vide, cooking is advancing for beginners and experts in the kitchen. Even food disposal was being addressed with at home composting systems. 

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CMF

ATTENTION TO TEXTURE AND SURFACE TREATMENT

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SOFT COLORS AND PASTELS

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New and Growing Categories

AIR CARE & WATER FILTRATION

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HYDRATION

The hydration category continues to grow with a focus on stainless steel bottles and extra attention to surface treatment and finishes.  

 

SMART HOME

Connected and smart devices - from sensors in kitchen tools, to app controlled devices and appliances -  are becoming commonplace in the home and housewares world. 

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Cozzolino Studio at the Show

Brim Pour Over and Cold Brew

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Copco Tea Kettles

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Mr. Coffee ECMP 50

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Mr. Coffee Prima Latte II
Only available in South America under the Oster Brand, it is now available in North America. 

 
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February release: Brim Pour Over and Cold Brew Coffee Collection designed by Cozzolino Studio

The Brim Pour Over and Cold Brew Collection designed by Cozzolino Studio was just released ahead of the International Home and Housewares Show. 

Coffee making is an art. Grinding to perfection. Measuring with precision. Mastering the brewing process. Making every drop of rich and intense coffee your own creation. Our engineers at Brim have reinvented and simplified the instruments of artisan coffee making. Learn how you can prepare your favorite pour over and cold brew coffee in the comfort of your home.

You can see the full lineup and more at brim.coffee

 

Steve Cozzolino Speaking on Panel at Las Vegas Market!

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Steve will be a panelist on the discussion of "Secrets to Award Winning Design" with other Housewares Design Award Judges at Las Vegas Market next week. 

Do you ever wonder what it takes to make a great houseware product? Join our esteemed judges from the Housewares Design Awards as they discuss what it takes to be the best, what stands out, the do’s and don’ts of design and how to make a product memorable and marketable. Our panelists will include Steve Cozzolino, Owner & Founder of Cozzolino Studio, Mary Moore, Founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, Jason Belaire, IDSA, West District VP of ENFOQUEdesign and Peter Giannetti, Editor in Chief of HomeWorld Business as moderator.

Steve Cozzolino Speaks at ONE STAR Global Design Conference in Malaysia

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In early November, Steve Cozzolino presented at The One-Star Global Design Conference sponsored by Vivatec in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Steve’s lecture focused around being a disruptor in the market place by leveraging Design to build distinct, iconic Brand DNA. He explained how to strengthen Brand Identity and develop a Brand Story around a cohesive design language and family of lifestyle driven products.

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NY NOW Summer 2017

New Trends

BOLD GLASS, COLORS AND METALLIC FINISHES

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Continuing Trends

CRAFT EXPERIENCE AND ARTISANAL MOVEMENT

Elevating everyday experiences from coffee to writing

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AUTHENTIC MATERIALS

Textured, raw, natural materials with a focus on authenticity: marble, stone, concrete, cast iron 

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WOOD DETAILS / FINISHES AND NATURAL ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS

Soft forms, wood, cork, and recycled materials

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COPPER, BRASS, AND WARM FINISHES

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ICFF 2017 Trends

Repetition of Form

Forms, pattern, and textures achieved through repetition

authentic materials

Textured, raw, natural materials with a focus on authenticity: marble, alabaster, and concrete 

Delicate & lightness

Lightness and delicateness conveyed through thin and minimal forms, made possible by LED and OLED technology 

Pure Geometry

Pure, simple forms create bold geometry with a focus on materials, colors, and function

Cozzolino Studio designs for BUILT NY win multiple Italian A' Design Awards!

 
 

We’re excited to announce our distinct collection of wine and bar accessories for BUILT NY was just honored in late April with multiple Italian A’ Design Awards. 

A collection based on simplicity, utility and a passion for materials, our BUILT NY line makes a bold statement with highly functional and well-crafted objects. Both our Arch Corkscrew and Arch Bottle Opener feature a sleek and minimal design elegantly contained in a single piece of stainless steel. These slim, compact designs are comfortable to hold and easy to use.  The ARCH Corkscrew is crafted with a two-step lever, which makes removing corks fast and easy. This corkscrew also features a foil cutter and bottle cap opener for multi-functionality.  Our stainless steel CURVE Flask is designed to be sleek enough to fit in most jacket pockets and includes a funnel for easy filling.

 
 

Our designs of the Arch Bottle Opener, Curve Flask, and Curve Wing Corkscrew each won a Silver A’ Design Award 

 
 
 

Our design of the Arch Waiters Corkscrew received a Bronze A’ Design Award