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July 2015 | ForResidentialPros.com | 27 OTHER TRENDS A few other interesting trends on display were the many products designed to create interesting walls. Stikwood's contribution was its peel-and-stick reclaimed wood paneling, which looks bet- ter at each show. Plyboo showed of some beautiful bamboo wall panels. Several other brands, such as Wonder Wall and Pio- neer Millworks, also offered very attractive reclaimed wall coverings. This is not your fa- ther's den paneling! On the tile front, there were also plenty of dimensional of- ferings on display, in case you're bored with the fat style. Oversized tile slabs were also in evidence, as they have been at most recent shows. Fiandre and Pental both showcased strong entrants in that category. One of the major trends to hit the kitchen and bath indus- try in recent years is digital integration (seen in smart phone connectivity, charging power, touch screens and oth- er Apple/Android infuences). Hansgrohe applied the touch feature into its savvy new Select Technology series of showerheads and trims. Rather than asking users to swivel a head with wet hands, its single Select button lets one change the spray setting on the heads and tub/shower mode on the combined trims. This is such a smart way to do it that competi- tors will likely follow. LAST WORDS Dwell on Design is a fun outing, especially if you enjoy rubbing elbows with TV types like Nate Berkus and David Bromstad. It also attracts some top-notch brands, but what it might be best for is taking the early adopter pulse…What is the trendsetting public excited about? What are the millennials seeking? What are your younger clients likely to be asking for? Of course, to accurately gather that intel, you might have to jostle among the weekend crowds. Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS is an indepen- dent designer in San Diego, CA, as well as the author of New Kitchen Ideas That Work and the upcoming New Bathroom Idea Book (Taunton Press). She is also a blogger, design jour- nalist, seminar developer and industry consultant. GRAND PRIZE JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4x4 ( 5 ) 2ND PRIZES WEBER GENESIS GAS GRILL ( 10 ) 3RD PRIZES $100 TEXAS ROADHOUSE GIFT CARD ( 50 ) 4TH PRIZES FOLDING BUCK KNIFE ENTER TO WIN TODAY ! ONE ENTRY FOR EACH TOILET purchased between June 1 - August 31, 2015 SWE EPSTAKES ULTIMATE SUMMIT made in the usa mansfi eldplumbing.com Visit your authorized wholesale location today for details. Circle No. 16 on Product Card J Working kitchens with professional chefs are always show highlights. J Photo: Dwell on Design