They are interested in their overall well-being, and that includes meditation and stress reduction through products such as sound therapy and aromatherapy. Consumers are turning to design and home decor with paints, fabrics and furniture in tranquil, meditative colors. The housewares show's Trend Trackers exhibit highlighted the trend toward simplicity and health. More consumers seem to be concerned with indoor air quality, water quality and anything that touts itself as antibacterial. Water purifying faucet attachments and pitchers will continue to be popular, as well as antibacterial cutting boards and high-tech air filters.
Storage is another area that seems to be trendy among consumers.
Wire storage bins stack to hold sweaters or other clothing. Wooden racks hold anything from compact discs to cleaning supplies. Even plastic storage units contain children's artwork and snazzy postcards neatly on a refrigerator. Bliss Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Use of all material in Janesville Homefront is subject to the GazetteExtra Terms of Use .