BE AHEAD OF THE TREND

TREND REPORT
BE AHEAD OF THE TREND:
European Housewares
from Ambiente 2012
FEBRUARY 2012
trend #10:
herbal remedies
herbal remedies
About The Trend*
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An emphasis on locally bought food
has increased the popularity of
farmers markets. In addition, the
rising cost of food, has made home
produce gardens more prevalent.
Both of these factors have led to an
increased amount of fresh herbs and
produce in people’s homes.
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Shoppers are looking for unique
kitchen tools that will enhance the
cooking experience of fresh foods,
such as herb cutters that will not
bruise the delicate leaves.
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Consumers are also interested in
growing and storing their herbs in
ways that are easily accessible and
functional.
*Source: Better Homes and Gardens, 2012
trend #9:
lunch & go
lunch + go
About The Trend*
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As environmental awareness rises,
eco-friendly on-the-go lunch
accessories continue to be popular,
with new styles being released
regularly.
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Products like insulated lunch bags
and reusable snack and sandwich
wraps dominate the marketplace,
while specialty additions like picnic
bags with a wine compartment are
now being added to lines.
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As these products gain popularity,
they are becoming more designcentric , with companies releasing
products in similar designs and color
palettes as in-the-home
kitchenware.
*Source: New York Times, 2011
trend #8:
go go gadget
go go gadget
About The Trend*
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As companies place more emphasis
on both design and function of
kitchen and household gadgets, the
amount of must-have items is on the
rise.
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There’s now a gadget for every
occasion as companies like
Dreamfarm release egg crackers,
pizza scissors, no-touch tongs and
more.
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Simplify and upgrade your lifestyle
with little touches around the house,
such as taps that turn any faucet
into a drinking fountain or dials on
shower tap handles that gauge the
perfect temperature.
*Source: Spatula Magazine, 2012; Designy Things, 2012
trend #7:
coated aluminum
coated aluminum
About The Trend*
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Moderately priced, attractive and
versatile, coated aluminum
cookware continues to rise in
popularity as a cost-effective
alternative to cast iron.
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Aluminum pots and pans are lighter
than cookware of other materials
making them easier to handle and
move from stove to oven to table.
The coated aluminum cookware is
available in a variety of colors and is
a great way to add flair to your
kitchen.
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Aluminum cookware is also a great
conductor of heat and easy to clean,
making the entire cooking process
efficient and simple.
*Source: Good Housekeeping, 2012
trend #6:
stylish silicon
stylish silicon
About The Trend*
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Silicon products get a refreshing
upgrade with edgier patterns and
bolder colors.
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Marrying unique style with
functionality, companies like Images
d’Orient deliver a unique flair to
everyday kitchen products like the
trivet or pot splash guard.
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Silicon’s environmental benefits
make it especially popular in
bakeware as it eliminates the need
for things like muffin wrappers.
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Heat resistant, durable and easy to
clean, silicon is a popular material
for all areas of life. Look for silicon
being used outside the kitchen in
items such as bathroom accessory
kits, speakers and luggage tags.
*Source: Oprah, 2011; Lapine, 2012
trend #5:
light the night
light the night
About The Trend*
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With more people entertaining at
home, consumers are looking for
unique items to add style to their
homes and yards.
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Outdoor candle accessories are
popular items that not only add a
special flair to a party, but also keep
outdoor parties going longer
without compromising the moon-lit
ambience.
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Look for products like paper lanterns
and sconces that tap into trees to
add a sparkle to your parties. These
products are also stylish options for
hiding citronella candles away from
the crowd.
*Source: Busyboo, 2012
trend #4:
wine service
wine service
About The Trend*
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With boxed wines gaining in
popularity in Europe, consumers are
looking to wine dispensers as a
stylish way to serve the beverage.
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Dispensers have features great for
entertaining such as the capacity to
hold multiple bags or bottles. They
also can chill wine in minutes and
keep it cool for hours, helping
preserve the freshness of the wine.
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Many dispensers break down or
have pieces that can be placed
within each other for easy storage.
Others have a separate cooling
element that is kept in the freezer.
*Source: Modern Wine Cellar, 2012
trend #3:
cast iron
cast iron
About The Trend*
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Cast iron cookware is an evergrowing trend because of iron’s
durability and health benefits.
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Porcelain enamel coated cast iron
pots and pans are on the rise. This
treatment eliminates the need to
pre-season the pans, meaning that
foods won’t stick as easily and the
cookware will be easier to clean.
This also protects pans against rust.
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This year look for thinner, more
design-centric options that provide
even more ease of use to the
consumer. Bold colors, with red as
an overall favorite, will dominate
cookware designs.
*Source: Gourmet Retailer, 2011; Good Housekeeping, 2012
trend #2:
grill masters
grill masters
About The Trend*
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With companies such as Weber
introducing Europeans to the
longstanding American tradition of
barbeques, more and more
Europeans are embracing the idea of
the barbecue by adapting recipes to
local tastes.
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Picking up on influences from
Weber, European companies are
beginning to design lifestyle
products around the idea of outdoor
cooking.
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The key to any successful barbeque
is the right accessories. This has led
many European companies to design
tools that cater to regional tastes,
such as fish pans and kabob skewers.
*Source: Kitchenboy 2011; Spoga & Gafa, 2011
trend #1:
contemporary
flair
contemporary flair
About The Trend*
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With interior design trends driving
toward more streamlined and
modern looks, china patterns are
following suit. Look for new patterns
infused with contemporary flair,
especially at the department store
level.
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Particularly popular designs include
unique floral patterns and modern
birds.
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With many still gravitating toward
traditional floral and bird china
patterns, companies are now
offering subtle updates to classic
favorites through diamond cut edge
patterns and bolder color selections,
especially with red accents.
*Source: eHow Home, 2012; HGTV, 2011
color
your world
Emerging: Purple
Peaking: Orange
Pair: Grey & Yellow
Mix: Bold Earth Tones
noteworthy
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noteworthy products
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Functional Ideas Chapeau!
Bottle Opener
MeroWings® Tree Seat
Flux Flower Power
Stem Trimmer
Bone Horn Stand
Silicone Amplifier
noteworthy products
ZEbag
Wine Rack and Transport Bag
Potteryshirt®
Pot Wrap
Kahla touch!
Porcelain with Velvet
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Herb Large: Toasto.com
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Herbs Lifestyle: HerbGardenPassion.com; Staugustinefm.com; Madabella.typepad.com; BackyardGardeningTips.com; STLToday.com; BlissTree.com; WhatsCookingwithKids.com; EdibleGardenHerbs.com;
Gardening-Naturally.com; BasilBasics.com
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Lunch Large: LATimes.com
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Lunch Lifestyle: DigThisChick.com; FabulesslyFrugal.com; Domessticated.com; ApartmentTherapy.com; InfoBarrel.com; DeseretNews.com; CraftStylish.com; LuxeBabyLuxe.com; ByNature.ca;
ThisNext.com; DomesticDandy.com; Iris.es
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Gadget Large: Prevention.com
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Gadget Lifestyle: Walyou.com; Sclick.net; Kaboodle.com; Toxel.com; Solutions.com; SlashFood.com; Dreamfarm.com; LuxuryHousingTrends.com; Geekologie.com
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Aluminum Large: Hit-Décor.com
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Aluminum Lifestyle: PlaceitonLuckyDan.com; WellPromo.com; BuyKorea.org; Ginnys.com; Berndes-Cookware.com; CountryDoor.com; ADC-Cookware.com; AnodizedAluminumCookwarehg.com;
RobinsKitchen.com; BrylaneHome.com
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Silicon Large: Nestdallas.com
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Silicon Lifestyle: ImagesdOrient.net; Mein-schoener-garten.de; N-e-r-v-o-u-s.com; Neonliving.de; Toxel.com; Kaboodle.com; Tradekey.com; Fruitshop.com.tw
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Candles Large: HomeDecorSpot.com
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Candles lifestyle: Kamelacody.typepad.com; SheekShindigs.blogspot.com; HomeKlondike.com; Menu.as; TaterTotsandJello.com; RealSimple.com; ApartmentTherapy.com; DesignIndulgences.com
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Wine Large: Sansdosage.blogspot.com
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Wine lifestyle: Vacuvin.com; PortlandEnglish.com; SheKnows.com; RealSimple.com; SouthernOregeonWineBlog.com; TheKitchn.com; GiftandHomeToday.blogspot.com; o5.com; pbn.com;
MyHealthNewsDaily.com; BrighamandWomens.org
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Cast Iron Large: PlaceitonLuckyDan.com
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Cast Iron lifestyle: LodgeMFG.com; ChefsCatolog.com; eHow.com; KitchenContraptions.com; BestFryingPan.net; GoLocalProv.com; CulinaryInsiders.net; SuperShopsite.com; BeGifty.com;
AllKitchenFind.com; TheDailyEater.com; Recipes.HowStuffWorks.com
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BBQ Large: EventNow.com
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BBQ lifestyle: RosleUSA.com; eHow.com; Williams-Sonoma.com; Barbecue-tips.com; ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com; EventNow.com; IBTimes.com; Nordicware.com; Facebook.com/WeberBBQ
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China Large: Oneida.com
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China Lifestyle: Veranda.com; MsDesignMaven.com; Lenox.com; ParkaveGifts.com; Design-Décor-Staging.com; Horchow.com; LittleFrenchHouse.blogspot.com; MarthaStewartWeddings.com;
Kaboodle.com; Chow.com
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Color Large: SaltHarbor.blogspot.com
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Purple: Contento-Shop.com; 4Kitchen-Appliances.com; PaulaDeenStore.com; Cudge.net; AlsPics.com; Cookware.com; TheTreasureHunterUK.wordpress.com; HIVFree.com; Kitchen-Online-Store.com
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Orange: Bogorava.com; Kagozi.com; Cooksplus.com; TheEmporiumDirect.co.uk; TheCandleHomeGiftsandMoreStore.com; Houzz.com; Squidoo.com; Hot100Tips.com; Target.com; Contento-Shop.com
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Gray & Yellow: Kitchen-Dining.hsn.com; ArchitectsforLife.com; Kaboodle.com; Tias.com; OutBlush.com; HouseBeautiful.com; DecorPad.com; HoneyDearest.blogspot.com; Etsy.com;
InteriorDesignHound.com
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Bold Earth: RosleUSA.com; Appliancist.com; PoorHousePrincess.blogpost.com; Contento-Shop.com; KitchenContraptions.com; ThisNext.com; SlicePeelSmash.com; Restaurant-Equipment-Suppliers.us;
AncientIndustries.co.uk; ThisOldHouse.com
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Noteworthy Products Large: TheKitchn.com
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Noteworthy Products: Shop.MeroWings.de; Take2-Design.del; Zebag.fr; 54Products.de; KahlaPorzellan.com; Blumenanschneider.de; Fruitshop.com.tw
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