News and nuggets from the design sphere:
- Wondering which paint to pick? Consumer Reports has compiled a roundup of the forecasted trending colors of 2018. It’s a varied color wheel this year, featuring muted hues like a soft blue-green along with saturated brights like deep green and Caliente red.
- Countertop surfaces can be a tough choice. Here’s a primer on the pros and cons of seven surfaces.
- The decorators and architects involved in this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House were announced. As usual, it’s a heavy-hitting list that includes design stalwarts like Bunny Williams and Alessandra Branca along with some newcomers. We’re particularly excited to see what luxury kitchen designer Clive Christian will dream up. Slated for May 1- 31 at 110 East 76th Street in New York, this is the prominent show house’s 46th year.
- In national news, CNN reports that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson aims to cancel a $31,000 furniture order.
- Retail furniture giant Crate and Barrel is introducing Crate and Kids, a new line that integrates the company’s brand that was formerly known as Land of Nod. The kids furniture and accessories collection with live online and in select Crate and Barrel stores starting in early April.
