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Furniture in Pasadena: Comfort with Cozy Stylish Chic

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Pasadena is more than just beautiful neighborhoods and iconic architecture — it’s a city that celebrates design, detail, and lifestyle. Whether you live in a charming Craftsman bungalow, a modern loft, or a Spanish Revival home, choosing the right furniture in Pasadena helps shape the soul of your space. That’s where Cozy Stylish Chic steps in — your destination for design-forward living and a thoughtfully curated luxury furniture showroom experience. In this guide, we’ll explore Pasadena’s vibrant furniture scene, highlight local design trends, and help you understand why investing in high-quality, handcrafted pieces can completely elevate your home. Why Pasadena is a Hub for Stylish Furniture Pasadena has long been known for its artistic flair and architectural beauty. It’s a city where design matters — from rose-covered garden patios to elegant interior spaces. This love for design naturally spills into the world of furniture. Locals here aren’t just buying furniture; they’re crea...

Must-Have Kitchen & Bath Innovations from KBIS 2025

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  What Are the Most Functional Products for the Kitchen and Bath? Style gets all the attention, but in kitchen and bath design, function is just as crucial—if not more. In addition to covering the Top Statement Products for the Kitchen (as detailed in my previous post), judging the Best of KBIS at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year gave me the opportunity to evaluate the "Most Functional Find" category. Our judging process was no quick decision. First, our panel of seven reviewed all submissions to select the finalists. Then, at KBIS, we split into teams to evaluate each product up close. Some solutions were so intuitive I wondered why they hadn’t existed sooner, while others showcased cutting-edge engineering in ways I never expected. Let’s dive into the standouts shaping the future of kitchen and bath functionality. Most Functional Kitchen & Bath Finds – The Winners Space Step by Blum – Gold Winner Who hasn’t awkwardly climbed onto a countertop or wobbled on ...

Alcova Curated Trends for Heimtextil 2025

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Heimtextil 2025 Trends : A Glimpse into the Future of Textiles with Alcova Heimtextil 2025, held earlier this year,  showcased the latest innovations and trends in the textile industry. One of the highlights was Alcova's curated Trend Space , which explored the theme of "Future Continuous." This innovative exhibit examined how current trends regenerate ideas from the past. ALCOVA ABOUT Alcova, based in Milan, Italy and founded by  Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, is a renowned platform for independent and forward-thinking designers, companies, institutions, and researchers who are shaping the future of design.  Each year during Salone del Mobile (and for the last two years at Design Miami) Alcova assembles the key movers and shakers defining today's design culture by exhibiting  their groundbreaking work related to living spaces, products, systems, materials, and technological advancements. Alcova's Unique Approach Heimtextil 2025 witnessed a fresh perspective i...

Top Statement Kitchen Products at KBIS 2025 – Award Winners & Trends

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What Are the Best New Statement Kitchen Products? Well, I just attended the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held annually in Las Vegas. This year was my 12th year attending, but it was different—I was tapped by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) to judge the Best of KBIS awards. Each year, exhibitors submit their latest and most innovative products with hopes of winning the best in their category or Best in Show. I’ve written about kitchen and bath trends in the past, but this year, I had the opportunity to write from a different perspective. This year, one of the categories I judged was Statement Kitchen—the best new kitchen products designed to make an impact. While judges reviewed all submissions in December, only a select few made it to the finals. On the first day of KBIS, we visited each finalist to evaluate their products in person before deliberating and selecting the Gold and Silver winners. Below, I’m sharing the top statement kitchen products of KBIS 20...