Design Director at Wood~Mode, John Troxell, and a group of Wood~Mode engineers attended the Cologne International Furniture Show in January of this year and returned with design inspirations. At they show they saw contrast of textures, cabinetry used as abstract art, beautifully designed cabinetry storage walls used to create room dividers and use of strong horizontal lines. The color palettes of greys, taupes, earthtones and metallics show the design market getting back to basics and some vignettes showed a bold splash of color, mostly purple.

There were lots of natural materials combined with the use of glass and stone. LED lighting was used in creative ways, especially since this technology of lighting does not emit heat like it's cousins xenon and halogen. 

“We’re continuing to see an interest in timeless, traditional designs that bring with them a sense of history and stability,” states John Troxell, Wood-Mode’s Director of Design. “At the same time,” he adds, “there’s also a group of people looking toward the future—individuals seeking cutting-edge, contemporary design. Keeping in mind the desires of its clientele and their coinciding sensitivity to economic issues, Wood-Mode’s new Design Themes span broad budgets and tastes alike.”

Below are the latest cabinetry additions that will be available in August 2011:

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Each year the kitchen & bath cabinetry manufacturers that we represent attend the furniture market and create styles & finishes to complement the latest in home furnishings. Time is spent on R & D, prototypes are made and after several refinements they produce vignettes to give designers a sneak peak of the newest offerings.

On this page we photography of vignettes from the manufacturers from 2010 that we represent showing the latest styles and colors available in kitchen & bath design for 2011. It's also a peek into one resource from which we draw inspiration each year.

The emerging trend of today's interior is easy elegance - whether it be contemporary or traditional in styling.  The details are restrained, yet striking.

The first ten vignettes are from  Wood~Mode and Brookhaven   SOUTHERN RESERVE COLLECTION - This elegantly traditional design draws its inspiration from such key southern coastal cities as New Orleans and Charleston. Wood~Mode has introduced a new rubbed finish, Antique Leather, that creates the aura of fine burnished furniture with a higher sheen and Gothic Chippendale mullion.

SOUTHERN RESERVE COLLECTION - This elegantly traditional design draws its inspiration from such key southern coastal cities as New Orleans and Charleston. Introducing a new finish on Cherry as well as an additional new Chippendale mullion pattern. Notice the elegant simplicity of the tapered legs and clean lines. The decorative striped inlay on the top drawer is an optional enhancement.

SOUTHERN RESERVE - This armoire unit takes on a casual flair with an opaque finish and new shutter construction door style — perfect for the beach house.

WOODLAND MEADOWS COLLECTION - Embracing the appeal of a cozy family home, this design theme proves that traditional elements never go out of style. Featuring the newest inset styling by Brookhaven with beading around the perimeter of the door and drawer head. For years, the precision of inset construction was exclusive to the high-end manufacturers and now Brookhaven has launched several inset styles in a modest price point.

WOODLAND MEADOWS - Featuring a new wood species, Knotty Adler, for a country flair. This piece is shown in matte autumn finish with black glazing.

WOODLAND MEADOWS COLLECTION - Featuring a new door styling by Brookhaven. The finish on this piece is brown with black glaze on maple.

EXPRESSIONS COLLECTION - Sophisticated and contemporary, this design theme evokes the feel of an urban condo. A new laminate, Smokey Pearwood, is shown in a textured finish.

MODERN HISTORY COLLECTION - Living up to its name, this unique design theme introduces innovative modern amenities to a historically inspired interior space. A new wood species, quarter-sawn walnut, is shown in a rubbed finish and paired with a high-gloss white acrylic with white edge banding.

PENTHOUSE VIEW COLLECTION - Sophisticated and contemporary, this striking unit has an Art Deco flair that will appeal to the discriminating client. Set within the broad door frames, X-mullions over recessed wood panels are highlighted with a silver metallic finish that enhances the custom gray opaque finish.

Wood-Mode’s latest addition to the Soft Contemporary Lifestyles Collection is the sophisticated Penthouse View kitchen. Designed with the cosmopolitan, contemporary homeowner in mind, this space is minimally accessorized yet highly functional. The cabinetry finishes are a mixture of high-gloss nordic white finish contrasted against black acrylic doors with aluminum edge-banding and hardware.Providing an additional contrast to the black and white cabinetry is the armoire, with X-mullions in a custom gray opaque finish with silver metallic flecks. A glass induction cooktop,wall ovens, and refrigerator columns all blend into the surface of the cabinetry, further enhancing the overall minimalist appearance of the space.

The next ten vignettes are from the Habersham American Treasures Collection where the pieces take their inspiration from classic styles that have been updated and simplified -- creating versatile looks, timeless styles and clean, simple lines that are at home in traditional or contemporary settings.  Available in an extensive range of finish options. SOUTH FIELD COLLECTION

NAPLES COLLECTION

FAIRMONT COLLECTION

CROWN POINT COLLECTION

CLASSIC COLLECTION

CLASSIC COLLECTION

CLASSIC COLLECTION

BAHAMA COLLECTION: AVAILABLE WITH EITHER MIRROR OR GLASS INSERTS ON THE DOORS.

HATHAWAY COLLECTION

ASPEN COLLECTION

EAST HAMPTION COLLECTION: AVAILABLE WITH EITHER MIRROR OR GLASS INSERTS ON THE DOORS