Exploring Today’s Color & Design Trends with Whirlpool Corporation’s Rebecca Goesling

A. At Whirlpool, we must always look at colors, finishes and materials in context of the home. In 2020, that space is all about creating sanctuary-like escapes, bringing nature indoors, adding a human touch, and ensuring safe surfaces. In terms of color, this means optimistic greens, muted blues, and rich clays balanced with an array of tranquil whites and greys. As for finishes, there are two extremes. The first is a return to glossy surfaces and sterile materials like stainless steel, a reaction to the desire for easy cleaning. The second is a rise in rich textures and natural materials such as rough stone to encourage physical interaction, a retaliation to the digital overload of slick screens.