A successful business needs to anticipate World trends for their products and services if they are committed to be the first to market.
Competition in every sector is so fierce that in today’s digital world your position as an innovator and creator of built to be beautiful kitchen sinks lasts but a moment.
The first position is much admired and coveted and that is why creative manufacturers invest in studying trends so that they can delight their customers with new colours, new designs and new technological advancements.
Most factories have their own research and development departments with very advanced technology and of course very able engineers and designers. This is a serious part of the business.
No innovation, no pole position.
The World trade fairs in Milan and in Germany are the ideal place to showcase new products and it is also a place for buyers, architects, designers of interiors and trend consultants to view what is the latest. Visit www.trendcouncil.com if you please.
Architects are experts in form, light and structural beauty and they do study new trends all the time.
Please visit www.saia.org.za South African Institute of Architects and join, if you become a member, you can propose to do presentations to Architects at their firms. The Architects and their staff will earn extra credits towards their Professional Development.
There are Voluntary Associations visit www.sacapsa.com. This Association has an important role to play in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Trends transform your business.
Keep your business at the forefront of innovation and your customers will buy from you.
So, here are some trends for you: grey is here to stay both in kitchen cabinetry, with colour coded quartz kitchen tops, and with either stainless steel undermounted sinks or inset granite sinks.
In sinks, we see the arrival of very sophisticated workstations that will satisfy every aspiring home chef. Basically, the sink and the accessories, create a food preparation area and a washing area in one.
White is always in fashion so this colour will also feature prominently, sometimes combined with a light wood countertop or simply with white marble or quartz.
New look for kitchen cabinets is hand-less. Polished or matt finish, slick and ergonomic.
Visit https://www.eclipsegroup.co.za for innovative cabinetry solutions from Blum.
For my followers in the World look at www.blum.com they deliver top quality hinges, box systems, runner systems, soft closed mechanics and lift systems. All this is developed and manufactured so that the drawers and doors of your intensely used cabinets work efficiently.
I am excited about trends because they make every space, in your beautiful home, fresh.
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